Job Description

Job Title - Finance Manager - Fuel For Growth

Job Location - Bangalore

ABOUT UNILEVER:
Be part of the world's most successful, purpose-led business. Work with brands that are well-loved around the world, that improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us. We promote innovation, big and small, to make our business win and grow; and we believe in business as a force for good. Unleash your curiosity, challenge ideas and disrupt processes; use your energy to make this happen. Our brilliant business leaders and colleagues provide mentorship and inspiration, so you can be at your best. Every day, nine out of ten Indian households use our products to feel good, look good and get more out of life - giving us a unique opportunity to build a brighter future.
Every individual here can bring their purpose to life through their work. Join us and you'll be surrounded by inspiring leaders and supportive peers. Among them, you'll channel your purpose, bring fresh ideas to the table, and simply be you. As you work to make a real impact on the business and the world, we'll work to help you become a better you.

Background

The Change Programme team sits within the Fuel for Growth global team (one of Unilever's 5 Growth Fundamentals) spearheading Unilever's search for 'fuel' to boost growth along with global stakeholders (Global Performance Management, BG Performance Management, Supply Chain Finance, CD Finance, etc)

Fuel for Growth comprises 5 key initiatives, targeted with delivering EUR2.8bn of savings in 2022. The initiatives include 5s, Zero Based Budgeting (ZBB), restructuring programs - (i) Future Fit Operations, (ii) Change Programme Overheads, and (iii) Supply Chain Transformation - and NRM.

The role of the Fuel for Growth Finance Manager is to coordinate the F4G program

This is a high visibility role reporting into the Finance Director F4G, and directly working with Global Performance Management, BG Performance directors, global CD team and SC teams.

Key Requirements of the Role

End to end reporting of F4G Savings program: accountable for running monthly governance to monitor and manage the state of health on key operational metrics, identify hot spots and drive corrective actions.

Ensure governance and bankability of savings reported by partnering with functional experts

Handling End to End analytical tools like F4G Engine, One Stop Shop (BMI metrics) and Savings Traceability

Strong Analytical capability with numerical ability

Deep understanding of business and ability to visualise activity in market, Customer oriented mind-set

Good oral & written communication skills, Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to multi-task

Ability to build effective relationships across different language/cultural and organisational styles

Ability to work with a diverse virtual team

I-Finance & Cost Control Cube (operational knowledge) and Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite - MS Excel and PowerPoint

Soft skills:

Strong leadership

Business Acumen

Should have a positive attitude and able to proactively get work done

Strong problem solving, and analytical skills

High Stakeholder Management - Must have the ability to effectively communicate with senior leaders inside

Must be a self-starter with proven ability to take ownership of job responsibilities.

Competencies

Analytics and controls mind set

Organisational Awareness

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Experience and awareness of working in a global role

Ability to influence key/senior stakeholders

Ability to set and deliver on large change agenda

A strong customer and service centric mindset

Ability to work under pressure and at times in ambiguous situations

Professional Qualification / Experience

Strong financial and business acumen

End to end management, ability to understand the big picture but also comfortable with details

Has the necessary experience and cultural awareness to work with a geographically, culturally diverse and global team

Leadership Behaviors

The incumbent will need to demonstrate a strong

Inner Game especially - Purpose and Service (working from purpose and for the good of others,) and Agility (constantly curious and courageous) whilst ensuring Personal Mastery (High on decision making & bringing your best self to work)

with an excellent Outer Game - Business Acumen- (Drive business value with high sense of Accountability), Passion for High Performance (Inspired to create value beyond the call of duty and aspiration to bring in benchmarking practices), Consumer Love (creating a better future for the F4G environment irrespective of geography or responsibility)