Job Title: Ice Cream Finance Value Creation Supply Partner
Location: Malaysia
Unilever Ice Cream is currently hiring for Finance Value Creation Supply Partner
About Ice Cream: Life Tastes Better With Ice Cream
Unilever Ice Cream is the largest global Ice Cream Company in the world, with over 100 years of experience delivering a diverse range of indulgent, yet responsible, craft food experiences and treats delighting consumers. Committed to innovation, quality, and sustainability, we have 35 brands, including 3 one billion Euro brands (Magnum, Wall’s, Ben & Jerry’s), a strong presence in over 60 countries, generating annual revenue of €8 billion. All brands are driven to transform moments into memories through indulgent yet responsibly made and marketed products. We have a well-developed strategy to deliver growth and value creation which is clear on where to play and how to win.
We turn the ordinary into the extraordinary by designing unique and innovative Ice Cream experiences that make life taste better, creating joyful experiences. In our Ice Cream business, we’re crafting the future through innovation and imaginative minds, creating unique products. We spark moments of happiness for people and within the communities where we operate. However, it is not as simple as it may seem. As Ice Cream makers, we are serious about happiness. With warm hearts, we create the coolest products.
Ice Cream Finance: Leading for a winning, trusted and investible global ice cream market leader
This is your chance for a ‘once in a lifetime’ career experience, playing a part in the creation of a fully independent, new Ice Cream organization.
In Ice Cream Finance, we are seizing this unique opportunity to reset the role of Finance, with a conscious move from being function-led to business-led. Together we will become the best and most admired finance team in the world, and we will do this by focusing on value creation, trailblazing future-fit financial processes and technology, and becoming a training ground for financial craftsmanship that will be the envy of everyone.
Just imagine the benefits of working within a single category, where everyone and everything is laser-focused on the same goal, where there's the opportunity to develop a deep and wide understanding of the business economics and international ecosystem of a single category and to translate that into value creation.
With Ice Cream Finance, you will be able to operate with more freedom and in ways not always possible in legacy finance functions; and with end-to-end responsibility, you will be an empowered and accountable decision-maker, free from the complexities and conflicting priorities of a matrix organization.
The role of Finance in this momentous moment is staggering, exciting, and yes...a little daunting, which is why we are looking for the best. You will be rewarded with a rich finance role, no matter where you are in your career, and within an environment that’s both fulfilling and fun ...after all, life tastes better with Ice Cream!
Job Purpose:
The Finance Value Creation Supply Partner acts as a finance business partner for E2E supply chain functions. This role is pivotal in driving financial performance, optimizing supply chain processes, and contributing to the company’s growth and profitability. If you are passionate about finance, enjoy collaborating with diverse teams, and are eager to make a significant impact, this role is perfect for you!
Responsibilities:
Cost and Capex Management: Analyze and manage costs of material, manufacturing, logistics to ensure efficiency and profitability. Develop business case studies of Capex and monitor capex spending.
Financial Reporting: Prepare and present detailed financial reports and performance metrics to senior management.
Risk Management: Identify and mitigate financial risks within the supply chain.
Process Improvement: Develop and implement process improvements to enhance financial performance and operational efficiency.
Compliance: Ensure compliance with financial regulations and company policies.
Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field.
Experience: Several years of experience in financial management, preferably within a supply chain or manufacturing environment.
Certifications: Relevant certifications such as CPA or CMA are a plus.
Key Skills:
Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with financial systems and technology, including SAP and Excel.
Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze complex financial data and provide actionable insights.
Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively present financial information.
Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy and attention to detail in financial reporting and analysis.
Leadership Skills:
Decision-Making: Proficiency in making informed decisions based on financial analysis and market trends.
Problem-Solving: Skill in identifying financial issues and developing effective solutions to address them.
Risk Management: Expertise in identifying and mitigating financial risks to protect the company’s assets and profitability.
Adaptability: Flexibility to adapt to changing financial landscapes and regulatory environments.
A Unilever é uma organização comprometida com equidade, inclusão e diversidade para impulsionar nossos resultados de negócios e criar um futuro melhor, a cada dia, para nossos diversos funcionários, consumidores globais, parceiros e comunidades. Acreditamos que uma força de trabalho diversificada nos permite igualar nossas ambições de crescimento e impulsionar a inclusão em todo o negócio. Na Unilever estamos interessados em cada indivíduo trazendo seu "Eu como um todo" para o trabalho e isso inclui você! Assim, se você precisar de algum suporte ou requisitos de acesso, nós o encorajamos a nos aconselhar no momento de sua inscrição para que possamos apoiá-lo através de sua jornada de recrutamento.
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