Job Title: Assistant Finance Manager, Central Finance Excellence Team (CFET)
Location: Bangalore, India
About Unilever
Be part of the world’s most successful, purpose-led business. Work with brands that are well-loved around the world, that improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us. We promote innovation, big and small, to make our business win and grow; and we believe in business as a force for good. Unleash your curiosity, challenge ideas, and disrupt processes; use your energy to make this happen. Our brilliant business leaders and colleagues provide mentorship and inspiration, so you can be at your best. Every day, nine out of ten Indian households use our products to feel good, look good and get more out of life – giving us a unique opportunity to build a brighter future.
Every individual here can bring their purpose to life through their work. Join us and you’ll be surrounded by inspiring leaders and supportive peers. Among them, you’ll channel your purpose, bring fresh ideas to the table, and simply be you. As you work to make a real impact on the business and the world, we’ll work to help you become a better you.
About Bangalore Hub
Unilever Operations (UniOps) is the global technology and operations engine of Unilever offering business services, technology, and enterprise solutions. UniOps serves over 190 locations and through a network of specialized service lines and partners delivers insights and innovations, user experiences and end-to-end seamless delivery making Unilever Purpose Led and Future Fit.
Business Context
Procurement Finance partners the Global Procurement function in delivering the expansive cost and cash agenda for Unilever. Procurement Finance is a diverse global team with representation from 20+ nationalities, spread across multiple global hubs and market locations.
Job Purpose
Reporting to the Procurement Finance - Central FET Manager, the candidate is responsible for driving the Forecasting FET function for select material portfolios and markets. The candidate will play a pivotal role in building the understanding of material cost forecast, the largest line item in the Unilever P&L. The main role would be to:
• Drive the material cost forecast process for select material portfolios and markets
• Understand the drivers of material impact for the clusters and work with Procurement and Procurement Finance teams to provide a clear signal to the business
• Lead global forecasting process improvement initiatives and simplification projects
The ideal candidate is required to see the big picture while being capable of drilling down to the details to drive value-focused actions as well as resolving operational issues. Strong analytical skills, good stakeholder management and clear communication are key to succeed in this role.
Main Responsibilities
Material Forecasting
• Lead forecast cycles for select BG, material portfolios and clusters
• Engage and support buyers to improve quality of the forecast
• Drive forecast accuracy through buyer scorecards
• Run the Light Cycle Forecast
• Deliver material rates for transfer price updates
• Understand impacts from key material movements to guide business decision making
• Monitor saving flow through into material prices to ensure business impact
Process Improvement
• Lead forecast improvement initiatives across global forecast process
• Streamline the process through simplification, standardization, and automation
Stakeholder Management
• Engage with Supplier Operations and third party to get relevant output to run the forecast
• Engage with FBPs to land the forecast, answer queries, and help build a narrative
• Engage with Procurement to drive various elements of the forecasting cycle
• Engage with Supply Chain Finance on forecast-related topics such as volume collection, material
prices delivery, etc.
Key Interfaces
• Performance Management & Operations Director
• Business Group (BG) and Business Unit (BU) Finance Business Partners (FBPs)
• Procurement and Forecast Champions
• Performance Management Lead
• Supply Chain Finance Services
• Country FET teams
• Third party service provider
Key Skills
• Qualified CA / Cost Accountant with 3-6 years’ experience
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken
• Ability to present complex information in a simplified manner (material insights, link to P&L)
• Strong analytical skills, Excel modelling skills and attention to detail
• Resilience (ability to cope with time pressure and challenges)
• Ability to work collaboratively with other key stakeholders
• Strong engagement and communication skills
Please Note:
All official offers from Unilever are issued only via our Applicant Tracking System (ATS). Offers from individuals or unofficial sources may be fraudulent—please verify before proceeding.
Skills Required
- Qualified CA or Cost Accountant with 3-6 years' experience
- Fluent in English, written and spoken
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
- Excel modelling skills
- Ability to present complex information simply (material insights, link to P&L)
- Resilience under time pressure and challenges
- Ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders
- Strong engagement and communication skills
Unilever Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Unilever and has not been reviewed or approved by Unilever.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as comprehensive, spanning medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and occupational health support alongside a 24/7 employee assistance program. Wellbeing offerings such as health checks, resilience tools, and counseling support the perceived depth of health-related benefits.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support includes a 401(k) match that reaches up to 5% of base salary, strengthening the overall value of the package. Share and savings options are also referenced as part of longer-term financial support beyond salary.
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Flexible Benefits — Benefits customization is enabled through tools such as a “My Reward” system and a “Benefits Envelope” that allows employees to personalize selections. Flexible working approaches are also associated with improved overall satisfaction, reinforcing perceived choice and adaptability in the total rewards offering.
Unilever Insights
What We Do
Be part of the world’s most successful, purpose-led business. Work with brands that are well-loved around the world, that improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us. We promote innovation, big and small, to make our business win and grow; and we believe in business as a force for good. Unleash your curiosity, challenge ideas and disrupt processes; use your energy to make this happen. Our brilliant business leaders and colleagues provide mentorship and inspiration, so you can be at your best. Our portfolio ranges from nutritionally balanced foods to indulgent ice creams, affordable soaps, luxurious shampoos and everyday household care products. We produce world-leading brands including Lipton, Knorr, Dove, Axe, Hellmann’s and Omo, alongside trusted local names and innovative-forward thinking brands like Ben & Jerry’s, The Dollar Shave Club and Dermalogica. Every individual here can bring their purpose to life through their work. Join us and you’ll be surrounded by inspiring leaders and supportive peers. Among them, you’ll channel your purpose, bring fresh ideas to the table, and simply be you. As you work to make a real impact on the business and the world, we’ll work to help you become a better you.
