Reporting, Information & Analytics Analyst

Unilever; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Unilever is hiring a Reporting, Information and Analytics Analyst to support the Finance reporting function across Southern Africa, based in Durban/Johannesburg. The role focuses on managing global submissions within set timelines and driving the Information & Analytics digital agenda in Finance.

The candidate will ensure accurate monthly/quarterly results, forecast reporting, and maintain data libraries. SAP, GCUT and Ifinance experience are essential, with strong analytical and communication

Qualifications

• Finance degree with 3–5 years relevant experience.
• Excellent problem solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with key stakeholders.
• Natural bias for action, high levels of self‑assurance and resilience.
• Ability to influence without authority in a matrix organization.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to communicate analytical findings.
• Strong initiative and ability to work independently.
• Ability to work under pressure during month end reporting.
• SAP, GCUT, Ifinance experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage Global submissions within communicated timelines for Finance reports.
• Drive Information & Analytics digital agenda within finance.
• Ensure accurate and timely preparation and submission of monthly/quarterly results and forecast reports.
• Maintain library of historical data and submissions; align across reporting systems (SAP, BW, GCUT, Ifinance).
• Create and maintain process documentation/workflows and self‑service guidance for global reports.
• Automate standard reports to improve efficiency.
• Partner with the Southern Africa director on all reporting matters.
• Support month‑end variance analysis and provide timely commentary.

Skills

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Communication

Initiative

Pressure handling

Education

Finance degree

Tools

SAP

GCUT

Ifinance

Job description

Unilever is currently hiring for a Reporting, Information and Analytics Analyst Function: Finance Reports to: FET Finance Manager Scope: Southern Africa Location: Durban/ Johannesburg Terms & Conditions: Full time

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 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

This role plays a key role in the company’s corporate management accounting. Reporting individual would be required to Manage Global submissions within communicated timelines. This role is also key in driving the Information &Analytics digital agenda within finance.

WHAT WILL YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES BE

Ensure accurate and timeous preparation and submission of of analysis of monthly/quarterly results and forecast reports to Global reporting UniOps team Proactively initiate develop and maintain effective working relationships with business partners (Global, ZALT, FET and InA fellow team members. Maintain library of historical data and submissions. Maintain and ensure alignment across all reporting systems SAP, BW, GCUT and Ifinance Create and maintain process documentation/workflows, knowledge articles and self-service guidance for global reports. Understand how to clean and organize data for analysis. Automate standard reports in line with efficiency mandate. Business partner Southern Africa director on all reporting matters. Update financials on Income statement commentary file for variance analysis I&A Member of the simplification/ automation committee to help drive and land the Finance Digital Agenda Partner with the business including I&A and offshore teams including the team in Bangalore to accelerate digital, RPA and other cognitive capabilities. Reporting Responsible for accurate submissions to Global reporting team ; Actuals and forecast, maintaining a good reporting score for each of the below reports:

• Flash Turnover
• V200 actual reports
• TWC actuals
• Daily sales build report
• CMI reports - Nielsen
• V220 Customer
• V540 GMVA actuals
• Forecast GMVA
• TWC forecast (working capital)
• Monthly Forecast P&L
• Timeous commentary for all above reports to be provided to APM team as well as Global reporting team every month.

EXPERIENCES & QUALIFICATIONS

• Finance Degree with 3-5 years relevant experience
• Excellent problem solving skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with key stakeholders
• Natural bias for action , high levels of self-assurance and shows resilience and belief in own ability to achieve goals
• Ability to influence without authority in a matrix organization
• Strong Analytical skills and ability to communicate analytical findings both verbally (in meetings) and in written form (through formal presentations)
• Strong initiative and ability to work independently
• Ability to work under pressure and late hour over the month end reporting period
• SAP, GCUT, Ifinance experience

UNILEVER BEHAVIORS

Care Deeply: We care deeply about how consumers experience our brands every day, everywhere; about our people’s growth and development, and our impact on the planet. We care about our performance, to a point where it hurts when we don’t win.

Focus on What Counts: We ruthlessly prioritise what truly matters, and so do fewer things brilliantly. We set clear goals & direction and recognise others for maximum impact.

Stay Three Steps Ahead: We think boldly and creatively to make breakthroughs in performance. We are always curious and confident - anticipating and staying ahead of consumer needs and external trends, to beat the competition.

Deliver with Excellence: We deliver excellence in what we do at pace. We take personal ownership and hold each other to account – always finding a way to do what we said we will do.

Unilever is an equal opportunities employer and committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. We are intentional in employing the best talent that reflects the demographics of our country and which will help build representation of currently under-represented groups. We therefore invite applications from all candidates representing diversity of age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief. When appointing potential candidates, the South African Employment Equity and Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment Legislation will be considered. We are required by law to verify your ability to work lawfully in South Africa. If you are applying as a foreign national, please note that you may be requested to provide supporting documents supporting this. 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.

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