Unilever Future Leaders Programme - Finance

Unilever Brazil; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 515 000 - 859 000; Full time

Job summary

A global consumer goods company is offering the Unilever Future Leaders Programme in Finance for graduates. This full-time trainee program seeks individuals with strong analytical skills and less than two years of work experience. Participants will develop leadership skills through real projects, with the opportunity for a promotion after three years. The position offers local and international exposure, competitive benefits, and a chance to work with iconic brands.

Benefits

Competitive primary and secondary benefits

Local and international exposure

Supportive development opportunities

Qualifications

• Must have obtained a bachelor's degree.
• Must have no more than two years of work experience by August 1, 2026.
• Enthusiasm and commitment are essential.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the UFLP Finance, impacting large financial decisions.
• Work across various categories on well-known brands.
• Engage in leadership development through live projects.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Ambition

Influential talent

Digital mindset

Affinity with business intelligence

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Unilever is one of the leading suppliers of consumer goods. We have more than 400 brands and our products are on sale in more than 190 countries. On any given day, 2 billion people use our products to look good, feel good and get more out of life.

Unilever Future Leaders Programme - Finance

The Unilever Future Leaders Program (UFLP) is a full-time accelerated management trainee programme where fresh graduates and young professionals are fast-tracked into readiness for leadership roles in three years. The programme is open to all graduating students in 2026 and professionals with a maximum of two years of work experience.

About Unilever

Unilever is one of the world’s largest global fast-moving consumer goods companies that owns an iconic portfolio of brands, such as Dove, Axe, Clear, Sunsilk, Cream Silk, Rexona, Closeup, Pond’s, Surf, Breeze, Domex, Knorr, Lady’s Choice, and more. Our products sold under our well-loved brands are used by 3.4 billion people every day and in over half the households on the planet. Our goal is to deliver best‑in‑class performance with market‑making, unmissably superior brands, and this begins with a purpose that places consumers at the heart of everything we do: Brighten everyday life for all. We are determined to win in market by shaping the future, so everyday life becomes brighter for everyone – and the world that we all share.

What will you be doing?

By joining the UFLP Finance, we want to show you how finance at Unilever is about so much more than just numbers. It is the lifeblood of our business – touching every area, informing multi‑million‑peso decisions, and directly influencing the development, growth, and health of our brands. You will have the opportunity to work across fantastic categories and on some of the world’s most loved brands.

What do we look for?

It might come as a surprise, but we do not have a specific discipline requirement, so you do not have to have a background in finance or economics. We are looking for strong analytical skills, ambition, a talent for influencing people, and a real desire to understand how a business operates and succeeds. We are looking for people with a digital mindset and an affinity with business intelligence. Enthusiasm and commitment go a long way. We are looking for our future leaders with a limitless mindset.

What will the Unilever Future Leaders Program (UFLP) involve?

This world‑class development program is designed specifically to unlock your bright and exciting future career, with the opportunity for a promotion at manager level after three years, and endless opportunities for your fresh thinking and creativity to make a positive difference. You’ll develop your individual leadership skills by working on live projects and gain broad exposure to the business, which offer you all the experience you need to become ready for your first management role. You’ll also be part of amazing teams that work on some of the biggest brands in the world – an impressive team of peers and leaders who will inspire you, motivate you and support you in becoming brilliant at what you do.

Why should you apply?

• Work with exciting brands that give you a chance to make a genuine impact on people’s lives
• A real job from day one that continuously tests and develops your skills
• Local & international exposure to stay close to local consumers and harness global expertise
• Work with cross‑functional teams to see the big picture
• Support along the way with great (learning) development opportunities
• Competitive primary and secondary benefits such as salary and company pension

Requirements for Application

• Eligibility to work in the Philippines at the start of the program
• You have obtained your bachelor’s degree and have not had more than two years of work experience at the start date of the UFLP (1 August 2026)

Application Process

Our online application period runs until December 16, 2025. You will need to have finished until Stage 2, the Online Assessment, by the end of the online application period to be eligible for the Unilever Future Leaders Program. We will reach out to you, should you qualify to proceed to the Line Manager Interview.

We work on a first‑come, first‑serve basis so finish all stages as soon as possible. In case we receive an exceeding number of quality candidates, we may decide to close our applications earlier. In that case, we will communicate this.

The entire selection process consists of:

Stage 1: Digital Application

Stage 2: Online Assessment

Stage 3: Interview with Line Manager

Stage 4: Discovery Center Day

Please note that sometimes, correspondence may end up in your spam folder. Regularly check your spam folder during the entire recruitment process. If you have any questions about your application or if you require reasonable adjustments to be made to complete any part of the application process, please contact the Talent Advisory Team via Unilever Careers Philippines on Facebook or [e-mail] through email.

Unilever is an organization committed to diversity and inclusion 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 and the talent they can bring. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

Our portfolio ranges from nutritionally balanced foods to indulgent ice creams, affordable soaps, luxurious shampoos and everyday household care products.

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