Industrial Finance Manager

Unilever PLC; Poznań; On-site; PLN 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Multisport card

Private healthcare

Friendly working atmosphere

Professional development

Training courses and workshops

Job summary

Unilever PLC is seeking a finance professional to lead plant-level financial performance and strategic planning. You will manage budgeting, forecasting and cost analyses while driving efficiency in collaboration with factory management and the operations team.

You will oversee internal controls, oversee cost-saving programmes, and contribute to central transformation projects across Europe, enabling informed strategic decisions and stronger financial capabilities.

Qualifications

• A university degree in finance, economics or a related discipline.
• At least 3 years' experience in roles directly related to finance within manufacturing companies
• Experience in managing financial projects.
• Experience in team management would be an advantage.
• Communicative level of English (minimum B2).
• Ability to think strategically and analytically.
• Highly developed interpersonal skills and the ability to influence others.
• Proactive and able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Active cooperation with the factory management to optimise financial performance and achieve business targets.
• Comprehensive management of financial projects, including control of costs, investments and operational efficiency.
• Oversight of internal control processes (inventory, procurement, compliance with IFRS 16, balance sheet).
• Initiating and implementing cost-saving programmes in collaboration with the operations department.
• Responsibility for budgeting, forecasting and ongoing cost analysis.
• Developing and implementing long-term financial strategies for the plant.
• Providing analyses to support key strategic decisions.
• Participating in central-level transformation and development projects aimed at strengthening financial capabilities within the organisation.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Analytical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Influence others

Independent work

English communication (B2+)

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, economics or related discipline

Job description

Your responsibilities:

• Active cooperation with the factory management to optimise financial performance and achieve business targets.
• Comprehensive management of financial projects, including control of costs, investments and operational efficiency.
• Oversight of internal control processes (inventory, procurement, compliance with IFRS 16, balance sheet).
• Initiating and implementing cost-saving programmes in collaboration with the operations department.
• Responsibility for budgeting, forecasting and ongoing cost analysis.
• Developing and implementing long-term financial strategies for the plant.
• Providing analyses to support key strategic decisions.
• Participating in central-level transformation and development projects aimed at strengthening financial capabilities within the organisation.

Our requirements:

• A university degree in finance, economics or a related discipline.
• At least 3 years' experience in roles directly related to finance within manufacturing companies
• Experience in managing financial projects.
• Experience in team management would be an advantage.
• Communicative level of English (minimum B2).
• Ability to think strategically and analytically.
• Highly developed interpersonal skills and the ability to influence others.
• Proactive and able to work independently.

What we offer:

• Stable employment with a well-known FMCG company operating in accordance with World Class Manufacturing standards.
• The opportunity to work on ambitious projects and collaborate with experts from Poland and across Europe.
• Working in an international environment on strategic initiatives.
• A benefits package, including a Multisport card and private healthcare.
• A friendly working atmosphere and support from the team.
• Extensive opportunities for professional development, including participation in training courses and workshops.

Unilever is an organisation committed to equity, inclusion and diversity to drive our business results and create a better future, every day, for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. At Unilever we are interested in every individual bringing their 'Whole Self' to work and this includes you! Thus if you require any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of your application so that we can support you through your recruitment journey.