Associate Finance Manager, Industrial Controller

Unilever; Independence (MO); On-site; USD 89,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Parental leave

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Unilever is seeking an Associate Finance Manager - Industrial Finance for its Independence, Missouri facility. The role operates as the onsite Plant Controller, driving budgeting, forecasting, and cost control to support site performance.

Responsibilities include Month-End Close, asset management, and collaboration with SCFS for end-to-end financial processes, with a strong emphasis on actionable insights and stakeholder partnerships. Bonus eligibility applies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 4+ years in Supply Chain Finance; CPG experience preferred.
• ERP experience; SAP preferred.
• Microsoft Office with Advanced Excel proficiency.
• Leading budgeting and forecasting activities with deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily controllership operations and budget management.
• Drive financial performance through strategic insights.
• Assist annual planning, forecasts and actual reporting.
• Lead cost Controlling: Month-End Close, Fixed Assets, Costing.
• Coordinate with SCFS to ensure timely financial processes.
• Analyze transfer prices and provide actionable insights.
• Maintain robust forecasting system and involve budget holders.

Skills

Supply Chain Finance

Budgeting & Forecasting

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Cost Controlling

ERP experience

Advanced Excel

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

ABOUT UNILEVER

With 3.4 billion people in over 190 countries using our products every day, Unilever is a business that makes a real impact on the world. Work on brands that are loved and improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us. We are driven by our purpose: to make sustainable living commonplace, and it is our belief that doing business the right way drives superior performance. At the heart of what we do is our people – we believe that when our people work with purpose, we will create a better business and a better world. At Unilever, your career will be a unique journey, grounded in our collaborative, and flexible working environment. Our organizational ambition centers around creating workplaces that foster equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging across all aspects of our business. We don’t believe in the ‘one size fits all’ approach and instead we will equip you with the tools you need to shape your own future.

JOB PURPOSE

Unilever is the place where you can bring your purpose to life with the work that you do – creating a better business and a better world. As the Associate Finance Manager - Industrial Finance, Independence, you will be the onsite Plant Controller at our Independence, Missouri Factory.

• Serve as the on-site Plant Controller, overseeing daily controllership operations and ensuring excellence in budget management processes
• Play a key role in driving the financial performance of the site through strategic insights and operational support
• Assist with the annual business planning process, forecasts, and actual reporting.
• Lead and monitor Cost Controlling activities including, Month-End Close, Fixed Assets management, and Costing, which are performed by colleagues in Supply Chain Financial Services (SCFS)
• Liaise with the SCFS team to ensure the complete and timely running of financial processes
• Provide analysis of the output transfer prices, highlighting drivers of change and providing actionable insights
• Maintain a robust forecasting system in operation and ensure budget holders are actively involved.

Who You Are & What You’ll Do

• You’re a born leader: You are quick to identify the root cause of the business issue, you are creative in proposing solutions, influential in selling your ideas and resilient in execution
• You love to win and have fun doing it: You enjoy rising to the occasion, the higher the stakes, the sharper your focus. You think of failures as lessons and believe in comeback stories. You believe in the value of continuous improvement and enjoy solving the challenges along the way.
• You’re a changemaker: You are a self-starter. You enjoy the challenge of connecting the dots that follow and have passion for shaping a legacy.
• You’re a culture & change champion: You recognize the value in building teams, you have a passion for people and take pride in the role you play to build our collective performance.

Experiences & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field
• 4+ years of relevant work experience: Supply Chain Finance is strongly preferred; Consumer Product Goods (CPG) preferred
• ERP Experience required; SAP preferred
• Microsoft Office required; Advanced Excel required
• Leading efficient and effective budgeting and forecasting activities (complex and time-sensitive, cycle-driven and continuous forward look approaches)
• Developing strong personal and team relationships across a multitude of business stakeholders

Location

This role is based out of Independence, MO.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $88,600 to $133,000. Unilever takes into consideration a wide range of factors that are utilized in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, qualifications and education, and other business and organizational needs.

Bonus

This position is bonus eligible.

Benefits

Unilever employees are eligible to participate in our benefits plan. Should the employee choose to participate, they can choose from a range of benefits to include, but is not limited to, health insurance (including prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage), retirement savings benefits, life insurance and disability benefits, parental leave, sick leave, paid vacation and holidays, as well as access to numerous voluntary benefits. Any coverages for health insurance and retirement benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.

Earlier this year, Unilever announced an agreement to combine its Foods business with McCormick & Company, creating a scaled global flavour powerhouse. The proposed combination would bring together iconic Foods brands, including Hellmann’s and Knorr, with McCormick’s portfolio to create a global leader across spices, seasonings, condiments and complementary food categories, supported by strong retail and foodservice platforms. McCormick brings more than 135 years of heritage, a presence in 150+ countries and territories, and a portfolio of trusted brands. The transaction remains subject to regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions, with completion estimated for mid-2027

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/succeed. All applicants will receive fair and respectful consideration, and we actively support the growth and development of every employee. Unilever is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Persons with Disabilities. For more information on your federal rights, please see Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal Employment is subject to verification of pre-screening tests, which may include drug screening, background check, credit check and DMV check. If you are an individual with a disability in need of assistance at any time during our recruitment process, please contact us at [e-mail]. Please note: This email is reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and is not a means of inquiry about positions or application statuses. The Protected Veterans or Individuals with Disabilities AAP narratives are available for inspection by any employee or applicant for employment Monday through Friday during normal business hours at establishment.

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