Sr. Finance Executive

Institute of Management Accountants, Inc.; Etah; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL) is seeking a Sr. Finance Executive to support cost management, budgeting, forecasting, and governance across multiple manufacturing sites in Etah, Uttar Pradesh.

The role targets an early-career Chartered Accountant eager to gain broad exposure to manufacturing finance, business partnering, and strategic decision-making within one of India's leading consumer goods organisations.

Qualifications

• Chartered Accountant qualification.
• Up to 3 years of professional experience.
• Exposure to manufacturing, factory, operations, or supply chain finance is advantageous.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively with a wide range of stakeholders and build collaborative relationships.
• Confidence in working with data, reporting tools, and emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence applications in finance.
• Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to identifying opportunities for improvement.

Responsibilities

• Supporting cost management through budgeting, forecasting, and analysis of financial performance.
• Tracking and validating cost-saving initiatives to ensure benefits are delivered and accurately reported.
• Assisting in the financial evaluation of investments, improvement projects, and business initiatives.
• Helping maintain strong financial controls and governance standards across manufacturing operations.
• Identifying risks, process gaps, and opportunities for improvement, while working with teams to implement solutions.
• Preparing reporting dashboards and performance insights to support business decision-making.
• Coordinating with finance teams across multiple factory locations to ensure accurate and timely submissions.
• Supporting internal and external audits, reviews, and compliance activities.

Skills

Chartered Accountant

Manufacturing finance

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Data reporting

AI in finance

Attention to detail

Education

Chartered Accountant

Job description

Sr. Finance Executive

Business Title: Finance Executive - Foods Manufacturing Network

Location: Etah, Uttar Pradesh

At Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL), we believe great finance professionals do more than manage numbers. They help shape business decisions, improve processes, and create long-term value. We are looking for a motivated and analytical Finance Executive to join our Foods Manufacturing Network and play a key role in supporting financial performance across multiple manufacturing sites. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career Chartered Accountant who is eager to gain broad exposure to manufacturing finance, business partnering, cost management, governance, and strategic decision-making within one of India's leading consumer goods organisations.

What You'll Do

• Supporting cost management through budgeting, forecasting, and analysis of financial performance.
• Tracking and validating cost-saving initiatives to ensure benefits are delivered and accurately reported.
• Assisting in the financial evaluation of investments, improvement projects, and business initiatives.
• Helping maintain strong financial controls and governance standards across manufacturing operations.
• Identifying risks, process gaps, and opportunities for improvement, while working with teams to implement solutions.
• Preparing reporting dashboards and performance insights to support business decision-making.
• Coordinating with finance teams across multiple factory locations to ensure accurate and timely submissions.
• Supporting internal and external audits, reviews, and compliance activities.

What We're Looking For

• Chartered Accountant qualification.
• Up to 3 years of professional experience.
• Exposure to manufacturing, factory, operations, or supply chain finance is advantageous.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively with a wide range of stakeholders and build collaborative relationships.
• Confidence in working with data, reporting tools, and emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence applications in finance.
• Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to identifying opportunities for improvement.

Why Join HUL?

At HUL, you'll be part of a high-performing and supportive team that values curiosity, collaboration, and continuous learning. You'll have the opportunity to work on real business challenges, gain exposure to multiple manufacturing locations, and build a strong foundation in finance and operations. We are committed to helping our people grow. Roles at HUL typically evolve every two to three years, providing opportunities to broaden your experience across manufacturing sites, regional offices, and corporate teams. This means you can build a diverse and rewarding career while making a meaningful impact on the business. If you're looking for a role where you can learn quickly, take ownership, and contribute to the success of a large manufacturing network, we'd love to hear from you.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Unilever embraces diversity and encourages applicants from all walks of life! This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants and continuing development of all employees regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity.