Fet Manager

Unilever is currently hiring for FET Manager

Location: Durban or Johannesburg

ABOUT UNILEVER

With 3.4 billion people in over 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 inclusive, collaborative, and flexible working environment. 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

You will lead innovations, big and small, that will make our business win and grow. You will learn from brilliant business leaders and colleagues in a truly global and diverse culture to ultimately become a better you. This role plays a key role in the company's corporate management accounting systems (incl governance and controls, budgeting, planning & reporting and management of business performance.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Manage monthly / quarterly / year-end close process, reporting to the cluster and centre.
2. Operate Financial controls in line with the Global Financial Controls Framework (GFCF), variance to budget analysis and preparation of board materials.
3. Ensure accurate preparation of analysis of monthly / quarterly results for the executive team.
4. Prepare and Review Presentation for total company (International Visitors, Townhalls, Global).
5. Consolidation of Quarterly CEO update.
6. Maintain integrity of complex historical data.
7. Develop and maintain robust business planning and performance monitoring process for enhanced analysis, modelling and forecasting for business leaders.
8. Develop and maintain library of information and Analytics.
9. Maintain alignment across all reporting systems SAP, BW, GCUT and Ifinance.
10. Proactively initiate develop and maintain effective working relationships with business partners (Global, Cluster, PLT, Divisions, Functions FET and own team).
11. Business partner Southern Africa director on reporting matters.
12. Update financials on Income statement commentary file for variance analysis.
13. Drive simplification / automation committee to help drive and land the Finance Digital Agenda.
14. Provide monthly insights to business leaders to step change performance across all categories, by providing accurate and timely performance / forecast packs.
15. Responsible for accurate submissions to Cluster and Global actuals and forecast, maintaining a good reporting score.
16. Prepare & submit an annual FC for overheads for Southern Africa.
17. Increase visibility & profile of overheads within the business & create a sense of accountability towards set budgets.

Experiences & Qualifications & Skills:

1. Professional qualification in accountancy – CA or CIMA (or other finance professional qualification).
2. Min 3-5 years' Experience in Overheads and I&A Finance.
3. Min 3-5 years at Management and managing people.
4. Ability to steer conversations and influence.
5. Leadership skills – able to lead, motivate, inspire.
6. Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
7. Strong communication and influencing skills.
8. Ability to present complex information in a simplified manner and clearly explain Finance concepts to non-Finance stakeholders.

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.