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Job Title: Finance Manager, Controls & Compliance
Location: Kingston
Work-Level: 2A
JOB PURPOSE
At Unilever, we act fast to anticipate consumer needs, fast to translate ideas into new products, and fast to make, distribute and market them. We craft products that people enjoy, trust and use as part of their daily lives. As part of Unilever, you could make an impact on a global and local scale. We look for people with different views, ideas, experiences and backgrounds to bring dynamism to the business and, most importantly, an empathy with consumers. It's those individuals working together that make Unilever one of the most successful consumer goods companies in the world. Individuals with the courage to be heard, seize opportunities and take risks.
A job at Unilever is a career made by you, with development opportunities, benefits and a working culture that embraces diversity. You can craft your own path as you work with the brands and people that drive our sustainable business growth. As a Finance Manager on the controls & compliance team, you will play a critical role throughout the cross-functional departments providing assurance, governance, and guidance ensuring control compliance according to global standard control framework/policies/principles internally as well as statutory standards externally. The ideal candidate possesses a solid manufacturing & operational accounting background, a genuine interest in controls and accounting policy, high attention to detail, and the ability to develop strong trust and relationships with key stakeholders.
Who You Are & What You'll Do
The FM will be aligned with our key business priorities and play an integral role on cross-functional teams, to drive the control compliance culture and performance. This position is responsible for leading the risk/controls processes at the North America level, including but not limited to providing strategic direction/instructions, maintaining local policy/Table of authority/control frameworks, training and advice on application of control & policy requirements, and review of the Sarbanes-Oxley/OCA compliance documentation, assessment and testing. This position will also support External and Internal Audits, as well as any new business acquisition/separation and Digital transformation/transition Projects launched in the North America region, focusing on supply chain areas.
RESPONSIBILITIES
* Become a subject matter expert on the Global Financial Control Framework (GFCF) with the ability to provide direction, insight and implementation assistance to the control stakeholders.
* Lead local change management of updates to documentation/process/way of working as new internal standards or systems are implemented.
* Be familiar with supply chain finance activities as they relate to controls to provide direction when controls are being tested.
* Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and financial metrics to identify trends, risks, and opportunities. Work closely with manufacturing sites, logistics, CM parties and SCFS to sustain a high control performance.
* Assist with internal Financial Control Assessments, Audits and other compliance driven requirements. Track audit findings, drive development of action plans, and follow up on remediation actions and issue closure.
* Support innovation and transition projects, review the to-be process design and perform control impact assessments.
ALL ABOUT YOU
Professional skills and experience
* Relevant years' experience in control, audit or finance roles; internal controls experience is required.
* Experience of innovation or process excellence improvement projects is highly preferred.
* CPA or equivalent preferred.
* Strong knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and US GAAP.
* Excellent analytical and communication skills with the ability to respond under pressure.
* Proven track record of being effective in a complex operating environment and driving business performance.
* Experience in managing a large and complex set of stakeholders is an advantage.
* Experience of working in a virtual team environment would be an advantage.
* SAP experience is a plus.
Leadership Behaviours
* Growth mind-set and a bias for action.
* Ability to manage multiple aspects and complexity.
* Problem solving, takes personal responsibility and accountability for execution and results.
* Experience of working effectively in cross-functional teams.
* Ability to influence senior stakeholders.
NOTES
Please apply via this portal as e-mail applications may not be processed and include your Future Fit Plan if possible. By applying for this vacancy, you are confirming that you have made your Line Manager aware of your application and that you are at a point in your career with Unilever where it is appropriate for you to be applying for other positions. Should you require additional information or reasonable adjustments to allow you to present your best self during this process, please contact your Talent Partner Kelly Bishop on Kelly.Bishop@unilever.com.
What we offer
Whilst the role is advertised on a full-time basis, we would be happy to discuss possible flexible working options and what this may look like for you. We strive to achieve a family-friendly and inclusive workplace and to, above all, create possibilities for all.
Diversity at Unilever is about inclusion, embracing differences, creating possibilities and growing together for better business performance. We embrace diversity in our workforce. 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. We are also more than happy to provide reasonable adjustments during our application and interview process to enable you to present your best self. To find out more, including about our Employee Resource Groups, please click here Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (unilever.com).
Relocation to the UK
Please be aware if you are applying for this role from outside the UK, if successful, your application will be treated as a self-initiated Change Location Outside of Country (CLOC) transfer. This means any relocation costs must be self-funded with the potential to reclaim some specific pre-approved expenses up to £5,000. Please speak to your Talent Partner if you have any questions.
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