Supply Chain Finance Cost Lead — Drive Savings & Controls

Unilever Deutschland Holding Gmbh; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 800 000 - 1 100 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global consumer goods company is looking for a Supply Chain Finance Cost Management Lead based in Johannesburg. The role involves maintaining accounting controls, providing financial insights to production teams, and optimizing costs across the supply chain. Candidates should have a professional accountancy qualification and experience in Supply Chain Finance. This position emphasizes strong analytical skills and stakeholder management.

Qualifications

• Experience in Supply Chain or Factory Finance required.
• Financial ACt qualification or good progress toward CIMA OR a CA required.
• Ability to drive action and work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Maintain strong accounting controls aligned with Unilever's Global Financial Controls Framework.
• Support production team with financial insights to deliver key projects.
• Drive delivery of timely and accurate reporting requirements.

Skills

Strong analytical capabilities

Ability to manage upwards

Stakeholder Management

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills

Experience in Supply Chain Finance

Education

Professional qualification in accountancy – CA or CIMA

Tools

SAP PM / FI and PA knowledge

Job description

A leading global consumer goods company is looking for a Supply Chain Finance Cost Management Lead based in Johannesburg. The role involves maintaining accounting controls, providing financial insights to production teams, and optimizing costs across the supply chain. Candidates should have a professional accountancy qualification and experience in Supply Chain Finance. This position emphasizes strong analytical skills and stakeholder management.