Plant Finance Controller | Budget & Forecast Lead

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

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.