Supply Chain Finance Analyst - EU

UNILEVER IS LOOKING FOR A SUPPLY CHAIN FINANCE ANALYST – FOODS EUROPE

Location: Hofplein , Rotterdam – the Netherlands

Local conditions apply

Full-time/Part-time

For the recruitment of this position, we would like to emphasize that local conditions apply to the position and for this vacancy in principle we will first consider candidates based in the Netherlands. If you are based outside of the Netherlands and you are interested to apply, please feel free to do so but we can only take your application on if a decision is made to also recruit outside of the Netherlands.

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 that one size fits all’ approach and instead we will equip you with the tools you need to shape your own future. 

JOB PURPOSE

As SC finance analyst, you operate at the heart of the European Foods Supply Chain, with the aim to provide financial insights, support decision-making, and drive profitability. This role has a broad scope covering all factories and markets within the Foods Europe network and focus on the different supply chain cost buckets in our P&L. You will work closely with Planning, Quality, Procurement and Customer Operations teams to drive value creation. The candidate will need to be able to see the bigger picture while being capable to drill down to details to drive key value-focused and simplification actions. 

WHAT WILL YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES BE?

• Support countries and business units from an E2E supply chain / COGS perspective: understanding of actuals and identify trends and issues

• To create accurate SC cost forecasts in conjunction with cost bucket owners, SCFS and the Foods BU

• Communication of supply chain cost movements and transfer price impacts in forecast and actuals to the countries

• Support with SC performance updates to key stakeholders in the BU

• Support business cases and scenarios for supply chain projects and sourcing studies

• Ensure accurate forecasting and reporting of our Supply Chain Overheads and Business Waste results in collaboration with the supply chain teams and SCFS.

SKILLS & QUALITIES YOU SHOULD HAVE

• Professional finance qualification preferred, alternatively equivalent business experience

• A solid understanding of cost accounting, financial accounting, and FP&A

• High levels of accuracy and consistency

• Strong problem-solving skills, analytical ability, ability to work and analyse large volumes of data, critical thinking with focus on insights and story telling,

• Demonstrated ability to work and build rapport remotely with finance stakeholders

WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU?

Unilever is the place where you can be yourself and bring your purpose to life with the work that you do – creating a better business and a better world. We offer an exciting & dynamic work environment where you can make things happen. Furthermore, we offer some great rewards and benefits!

• Attractive total remuneration package: excellent company pension, bonus, share scheme.

• Flexible cross-disciplinary career opportunities and a wealth of training opportunities & well-being resources whenever and wherever.

• Plenty of company-paid holidays to further ensure your work-life balance is maintained.

• We encourage an inclusive culture, which comes to life with interchangeable public holidays, paid paternity leave of 6 weeks and our transgender policy.

• Under the Hybrid Working principles, you will be expected to spend a minimum of 40%-60% in the office or at customers, suppliers or partners to connect and collaborate.  For the time you work from home, we will ensure you are well equipped. When you are at the office, you can enjoy our tasty canteen with prepped food and own products.

• Informal culture and being the first one trying our new products. 

• My Fitness Plan (reduction on your Fitness Subscription).

• Homework allowance

• Company laptop and mobile phone

• Green Mobility Policy.   

EXCITED?

Join Unilever and our team! To apply, you must do so online. Please do not forget to upload your CV and a motivation letter.  Your application will be reviewed against our requirements, and we will be in touch shortly after the closing date to provide you with an update on the status of your application.

Looking forward to meeting you! 

Please note this is a Direct Search led by Unilever. Applications from agencies will not be accepted, nor will fees be paid for unsolicited CVs.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Unilever is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, disability, age, parenthood, pregnancy or any other basis protected by applicable law, and will not be discriminated against. 

By highlighting the gender diversity at the workplace, Unilever encourages women equally men to apply. If you look for a job after a long career break or after any type of leave, do not hesitate to apply.

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