Unilever is currently hiring for AM Finance!
Function: Finance
Work Level: WL1
Reports to: SCF & FET Manager
Location: Karachi, Head Office
Terms and Conditions: Full-time
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 in the ‘one size fits all’ approach and instead we will equip you with the tools you need to shape your own future.
JOB PURPOSE
Find your purpose at Unilever. You will lead innovations, big and small, that will make our business win and grow. You will learn from brilliant business leaders and colleagues in a truly global and diverse culture to ultimately become a better you. If you are interested in playing a pivotal role in helping business achieve its key targets, then this role is just for you.
WHAT WILL YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES BE:
This Finance Business Partner will be responsible for two key areas; i.e.
Month-end closing and Management Reporting
Supply Chain Indirects – Finance Business Partnering
Month-end closing and Management Reporting:
Manage and coordinate the month end close delivery process in accordance with the GCAD closing timelines
Ensure accounting transactions reconciliation with Management Accounts, and deploy relevant Management Reporting tools/system (SAP FI-PA/BW/iFinance)
Being the main contact point when working with external support team to lead, coordinate and close issues related to month end close
Manage and deliver accurate results and MR packs to Global with support commentary in accordance with the GCAD timelines
Lead preparation and execution of Reporting Changes, restatement activities and Business Changes with cross-functional teams
Play an active role in driving change and continuous improvement in the month end close process and identify areas that require improvement
Drive global management reporting change/new requirement implementation in country
Lead integrated SAP-issues resolution across functions
Supply Chain Indirects:
Partner with National Management & BUs teams to plan, monitor, and control supply chain overhead budgets
Lead monthly supply chain overhead reporting, including variance analysis vs budget/forecast
Identify and drive cost optimization and efficiency initiatives across departments
Support budgeting and forecasting cycles, ensuring accurate supply chain overhead projections
Ensure strong governance and compliance over supply chain overhead spending and approval processes, including scrap sales governance
Challenge cost assumptions and provide decision support to business leaders
Monitor cost allocation methodologies and ensure fairness and transparency
Drive accountability by conducting performance reviews with budget owners
WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED
Experiences & Qualifications
Finance Graduate or Finance Professional Qualification (CA/ACCA)
At least 3-4 years of relevant finance experience (experience in month-end closing process of a reputable organization is highly preferred)
Skills
Have Management Reporting experience
Possess problem solving skills
Be a detail-oriented person and have technical systems related skills (SAP knowledge is highly preferred)
Possess good communication/coordination skills with high level of English language proficiency
Resilience (ability to cope with time pressure and challenges)
Accountability & Responsibility
Stakeholder Management
Data driven decision making
Ability to drive financial excellence in a complex and dynamic environment
Critical SOL (Standards of Leadership) Behaviors
PERSONAL MASTERY: Sets high standards for themselves. Has emotional intelligence to take feedback, manage mood and motivations, and build empathy for others.
PASSION FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE: Generates intensity and focus to motivate people to deliver results at speed. Takes personal responsibility and accountability for execution and results.
TALENT CATALYST: Invests in people – coaches individuals and teams to realize their full potential. Creates an inclusive climate, empowering everyone to be at their best.
PURPOSE & SERVICE: Has humility, understanding that leadership is service to others, inside and outside Unilever.
CONSUMER LOVE: Invests time inside and outside to understand the needs of consumers.
BUSINESS ACUMEN: Creates sustainable growth with purpose, engaging different partners across the system for change.
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.