Business Title: Assistant Finance Manager
Location: Kolkata Regional Office
This role helps strengthen financial performance and decision-making for the manufacturing site. You will partner with central and site finance teams to support cost management, savings governance, investment evaluation, risk management and reliable reporting. The role offers broad exposure to manufacturing finance and the opportunity to turn data into practical business insights.
You will join a collaborative, high-performing team that values curiosity, ownership and continuous improvement. At Hindustan Unilever Limited, we do not just hire for a job. We invite you to build a career with meaningful impact and room to grow.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Support cost management through budgeting, forecasting and analysis of variances against plans.
• Track savings initiatives, maintain governance and validate that financial benefits are delivered and reported accurately.
• Support financial appraisals for capital investments, cost initiatives and operational improvement projects.
• Help maintain strong financial governance and control processes across the manufacturing site.
• Proactively identify financial risks, control gaps and process improvement opportunities, and work with teams to address them.
• Prepare and maintain management reports and dashboards that provide clear insights into business performance.
• Coordinate with finance teams across factory locations to ensure submissions are timely, complete and accurate.
• Support internal and external audits, business reviews and compliance requirements.
• Use data and emerging digital tools to simplify reporting, strengthen controls and improve decision-making.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Qualified Chartered Accountant with up to three years of professional experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with confidence working with financial data and reports.
• Ability to build effective relationships and work collaboratively with stakeholders across locations and functions.
• Proactive, detail-oriented approach with the ability to identify risks and improvement opportunities.
• Comfort using artificial intelligence and other digital tools in finance.
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PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Exposure to manufacturing, factory operations or supply chain finance.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, cost analysis, financial controls or investment evaluation.
• Experience creating dashboards, management reports or reporting improvements.
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At Unilever, inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. We welcome applicants from all walks of life and are committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive. All applicants will receive fair and respectful consideration, and we actively support the growth and development of every employee.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
• The role is expected to be based in Kolkata, West Bengal
• Roles at Hindustan Unilever Limited typically evolve every two to three years, creating opportunities to gain experience across different factories, regional offices or corporate teams over time.
“Our commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion”
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.
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Skills Required
- Qualified Chartered Accountant
- Up to three years of professional experience
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Experience working with financial data and reports
- Ability to build effective stakeholder relationships and collaborate across locations and functions
- Proactive and detail-oriented approach
- Ability to identify financial risks and improvement opportunities
- Comfort using artificial intelligence and other digital tools in finance
- Exposure to manufacturing, factory operations, or supply chain finance
- Experience with budgeting, forecasting, cost analysis, financial controls, or investment evaluation
- Experience creating dashboards, management reports, or reporting improvements
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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.
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