Assistant Finance Manager

Unilever; Kolkata District; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Hindustan Unilever Limited in Kolkata Beverages Factory seeks an Assistant Finance Manager to strengthen financial performance and decision-making for the manufacturing site. You will partner with central and site finance teams to support cost management, savings governance, investment evaluation, risk management and reliable reporting.

You will join a collaborative, high-performing team focused on curiosity, ownership and continuous improvement, with opportunities to grow within the

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with financial data.
• Ability to build relationships with stakeholders across locations and functions.
• Proactive, detail-oriented with risk identification abilities.
• Comfort using AI and other digital tools in finance.

Responsibilities

• Support cost management through budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis.
• Track savings initiatives, governance, and report financial benefits.
• Assist financial appraisals for capital investments and cost initiatives.
• Maintain strong governance and control processes at the manufacturing site.
• Identify financial risks and process improvement opportunities with teams.
• Prepare management reports and dashboards to provide clear performance insights.
• Coordinate with finance teams across factories to ensure timely submissions.
• Support audits, reviews and compliance requirements.
• Leverage data to simplify reporting and strengthen controls.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Education

Chartered Accountant

Job description

Business Title: Assistant Finance Manager

Location: Kolkata Beverages Factory

This role helps strengthen financial performance and decision-making for the manufacturing site. You will partner with central and site finance teams to support cost management, savings governance, investment evaluation, risk management and reliable reporting. The role offers broad exposure to manufacturing finance and the opportunity to turn data into practical business insights.

You will join a collaborative, high-performing team that values curiosity, ownership and continuous improvement. At Hindustan Unilever Limited, we do not just hire for a job. We invite you to build a career with meaningful impact and room to grow.

Key Responsibilities

• Support cost management through budgeting, forecasting and analysis of variances against plans.
• Track savings initiatives, maintain governance and validate that financial benefits are delivered and reported accurately.
• Support financial appraisals for capital investments, cost initiatives and operational improvement projects.
• Help maintain strong financial governance and control processes across the manufacturing site.
• Proactively identify financial risks, control gaps and process improvement opportunities, and work with teams to address them.
• Prepare and maintain management reports and dashboards that provide clear insights into business performance.
• Coordinate with finance teams across factory locations to ensure submissions are timely, complete and accurate.
• Support internal and external audits, business reviews and compliance requirements.
• Use data and emerging digital tools to simplify reporting, strengthen controls and improve decision-making.

Required Qualifications

• Qualified Chartered Accountant with up to three years of professional experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with confidence working with financial data and reports.
• Ability to build effective relationships and work collaboratively with stakeholders across locations and functions.
• Proactive, detail-oriented approach with the ability to identify risks and improvement opportunities.
• Comfort using artificial intelligence and other digital tools in finance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to manufacturing, factory operations or supply chain finance.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, cost analysis, financial controls or investment evaluation.
• Experience creating dashboards, management reports or reporting improvements.

At Unilever, inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. We welcome applicants from all walks of life and are committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive. All applicants will receive fair and respectful consideration, and we actively support the growth and development of every employee.

Additional Information

• The role is expected to be based in Kolkata, West Bengal
• Roles at Hindustan Unilever Limited typically evolve every two to three years, creating opportunities to gain experience across different factories, regional offices or corporate teams over time.

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