Finance Junior Manager

ABOUT UNILEVER IN KATOWICE

It is Unilever’s in-house center of business partnering and operational excellence in finance services, supply chain, customs, procurement, integrated planning and performance delivery. There are 300 people in Katowice Hub.

The modern Katowice Hub office, whose interiors were designed according to the principles of sustainable development, is located in the city center of Katowice, Poland.

We are working in the hybrid way to use the time spent in the office to influence collaboration and straighten the team spirit, using special designed for this purpose office areas.

CATEGORY/FUNCTION INTRODUCTION

As Result and FP&A Analytics Junior Manager you are managing the relationship and are the contact person for Supply Chain FP&A teams. You are also responsible for the Management Reporting (COPA) framework and cost allocations logic and understanding. Within this process operationally all MEC activities are performed by GMR as well as 3rd party service provider (Capgemini team). Part of this role is dedicated to answering business question coming from the different teams within the Supply Chain Finance network regarding business performance. In this role you will work as part of FP&A SCFS team.

JOB PURPOSE

Unilever is the place where you can bring your purpose to life with the work that you do – creating a better business and a better world.  If you are keen to support Supply Chain Europe Result & FP&A agenda, then this role is just for you!

WHAT WILL YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES BE

• Overseeing of month-end closing activities for Unilever entities performed by GMR team with 3rd party support

• Own the Management Reporting (COPA) framework

• Participate in the FP&A and Result processes for Europe Supply Chain (including query resolution and follow ups)

• Perform data quality analysis on Supply Chain costs and align with stakeholders

• Managing communication of financial results towards stakeholders from broader Supply Chain community

• Working and coordinating on various Supply Chain related projects

• Continuously improving and simplifying processes

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

Experiences & Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of finance working experience preferably in financial reporting, accounting, controlling

• Functional knowledge of supply chain and experience in SAP

• Background in management reporting and understanding of COPA would be an advantage

• Analytical mindset: capability to analyze data to catch inconsistencies and mistakes

• Business Partnering capabilities

• Understanding of Connect and Ifinance systems is an advantage

• High proficiency with MS Office (excellent skills in Excel is a must)

• Fluent in English verbal and written

• Good service orientation and communication skills

Skills

• Business acumen – rapidly absorbs new information; applies new techniques, technology and procedures

• Motivation and drive – ambitious to hit personal target and standard; act to remove basic blockers to progress without waiting for other to do so

• Analytical thinking, problem solving attitude – ability to combine multiple and different data point to draw conclusions; apply systematic approach to identify and eliminate root causes; identify problem solution

• Excellent communication and presentation skills

• Change management and attention to detail

• IT skills – excellent level of MS Office especially MS Excel

• Ambitious and pro-active attitude/willingness to learn

Leadership

• You are energized by delivering fantastic results. You are an example to others – both your results and your resilience. You are constantly on the lookout for better ways to do things, engaging and collaborating with others along the way.

• As an individual you are the one responsible for your own wellbeing and delivering high standards of work. You must also focus on the Consumer and what they need. You are humble and have your head up, looking around to interpret evidence and data smartly, spot issues and opportunities to make things better.

• Critical SOL (Standards of Leadership) Behaviors

  • PASSION FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE: Takes personal responsibility and accountability for execution and results. Has an owner’s mindset, using data and insight to make decisions.

  • PERSONAL MASTERY: Sets high standards for themselves. Actively builds own wellbeing and resilience.

  • CONSUMER LOVE: Whatever their role, always looks for better ways to serve consumers. Invests time inside and outside to understand the needs of consumers.

  • PURPOSE & SERVICE: Has humility, understanding that leadership is service to others, inside and outside Unilever.

  • AGILITY: Explores the world around them, continually learning and developing their skills.

Unilever embraces diversity and encourages applicants from all walks of life! This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants and continuing development of all employees regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity. 

WHAT WE OFFER

• Hybrid work and flexibility

• Opportunities for the development and improvement of qualifications

• Sharing the cost of professional training & courses

• Benefits: life insurance, private medical care, pension fund, sharing the cost of sports activities, Benefits System – Cafeteria and many others

• Extra days off to take care of yourself and others

• Unilever store - Our products at attractive prices

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.