Factory Controller- Hammond

Title: Factory Controller- Hammond

Function: Finance

Location: Hammond, IN

Terms & Conditions: Full time, International assignment is not available for this role and relocation for local and international candidates is not provided

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, collaborative, and flexible working environment. Our organizational ambition centres around creating workplaces that foster equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging across all aspects of our business. 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

The AFM 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 coordinating and facilitating the risk/controls processes, including but not limited to, providing strategic direction, instructions, training and advice on application of regulatory 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 and Digital transformation Projects Launched in North America region.

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 create products that people enjoy, trust, and use as part of their daily lives. Which is why, as part of Unilever, you can make an impact!! 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.

We need 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. As the Site Industrial Finance Manager, you will partner with the Sourcing Unit to enable the business to meet its' financial goals, proactively lead efforts to identify opportunities and implement solutions to enhance the financial performance of the Sourcing Unit.

The Industrial Finance Manager should have exceptional leadership and be an innate problem-solver, able to support the business in developing and executing effective business strategies, including the planning and budgeting process.

What Will Your Main Responsibilities Be

• The sole representative of Finance on site, serving as key Finance Business Partner to the Head of Factory and Factory Leadership Team, and oversight of all Financial Controls for the site.
• Contribute to driving the financial performance of the site
• Lead annual business planning process, forecasts, and actual reporting.
• Lead for cost improvement/restructuring / capex / sourcing projects, challenge, calculate sensitivities and build business cases.
• Provide financial expertise and challenge on ad hoc projects.
• Provide leadership and vision for process improvement and automation opportunities in Finance and Performance Management.
• Lead/Monitor all Cost Controlling activities (Month-End Close, Fixed Assets, Costing) performed by colleagues in Supply Chain Financial Services (SCFS)
• Liaise with SCFS to ensure the complete and timely running of the ABC model and generation of overhead allocation to products.
• Provide analysis of the output transfer prices, detailing reasons for movements.
• Maintain a robust forecasting system in operation and assure budget holders are involved.
• Play a vital role in the finance community within the American supply chain, developing relationships to drive performance improvements in the SU and sharing best practices with colleagues.
• Play an active role in driving change and continuous improvement in the business and within finance; identify areas that require improvement.
  
  

You love to win and have fun doing it: Models success and fulfillment, achieve satisfaction by helping others to continue developing their skills.

You're a changemaker: Ability to drive change and innovation by gathering knowledge and resources to ensure tasks are completed within timelines with high accuracy and professionalism.

You're a paradox navigator: The ability to navigate the many embedded operational tensions.

You're a culture & change champion: Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to build collaborative relationships with multiple and diverse stakeholders.

What You'll Need To Succeed

• Bachelor's degree in a related field; Masters's degree or CPA preferred
• 5+ years of relevant work experience with strong Leadership skills
• Prior work experience in Supply Chain Finance is strongly preferred; Consumer Product Goods (CPG) preferred
• ERP Experience required; SAP preferred
• Microsoft Office required; Advanced Excel required
• Business partnering experience with clear, focused, and sound financial assessment and guidance (strategic insights, risks, and opportunities)
• Leading efficient and effective budgeting and forecasting activities (complex and time-sensitive, cycle-driven and continuous forward look approaches)
• Providing incisive and persuasive management performance reporting and analysis solutions across multiple organizational dimensions
• Developing strong personal and team relationships across a multitude of business stakeholders
  
  

What We Can Offer You

Meet the Women of Customer Development | Culture for Growth | Top Notch Employee Health & Well Being Benefits | Every Voice Matters | Global Reach | Life at Unilever | Careers with Purpose | World Class Career Development Programs | Check Out Our Space | Focus On Sustainability

Pay: The pay range for this position is $99,760 to $149,640. Unilever takes into consideration a wide range of factors that are utilized in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, qualifications and education, and other business and organizational needs.

Bonus: This position is bonus eligible.

Long-Term Incentive (LTI): This position is LTI eligible.

Benefits: Unilever employees are eligible to participate in our benefits plan. Should the employee choose to participate, they can choose from a range of benefits to include, but is not limited to, health insurance (including prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage), retirement savings benefits, life insurance and disability benefits, parental leave, sick leave, paid vacation and holidays, as well as access to numerous voluntary benefits. Any coverages for health insurance and retirement benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.

Unilever is an organization committed to diversity and inclusion 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. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal law and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

For more information about your Federal rights, please see Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal and Pay Transparency Non discrimination Provision.

Employment is subject to verification of pre-screening tests, which may include drug screening, background check, credit check and DMV check.

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