Join us as Associate Director, Finance - Skin Cleansing US
Location: Hoboken, NJ
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JOB PURPOSE
The leader in this position will provide strategic financial leadership for Unilever’s US Skin Cleansing business, with responsibility for full P&L stewardship, end‑to‑end S&OP governance, and the delivery of both in‑year performance and long‑term value creation. The role is also responsible to shape category financial strategy through NRM (pricing, pack architecture, promo efficiency), premium portfolio acceleration, and Fuel for Growth initiatives that strengthen gross margin and competitiveness.
In addition, the role is accountable for advancing team/ cross functional capability, building a performance‑driven culture, and elevating financial acumen, within the PC/NA Finance organization.
Key responsibilities
- Full accountability and ownership in the category P&L, with strict financial integrity and governance.
- Lead end-to-end monthly financial S&OP cadence to deliver profitable growth target.
- Drive cross‑functional alignment and accountabilities by ensuring teams are clear on financial priorities, and clear performance expectations.
- Develop and elevate team capability, coaching talent, embedding performance mindset, and strengthen financial acumen across PC finance team and business partners.
- Shape and execute strategies in Net Revenue Management and Fuel for Growth playbooks to safeguard profitability.
- External mindset by embedding consumer/shopper insights, retailers’ dynamics, and competitive benchmarks, into decision-making.
- Accelerate long term growth with multi-year financial modeling, innovation funnel management.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting or related field
8+ years proficient corporate finance experience
Experience communicating financial acumen effectively with all levels of the organization
An enterprising and inquisitive nature that can find solutions to complex problems
Experience creating and implementing operational improvement solutions
Possesses excellent verbal and written communication skills to clearly communicate results and implications of analysis
Enjoys working in a collaborative team environment
Pay: The pay range for this position is $146,200 to $219,400. 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
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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/succeed. All applicants will receive fair and respectful consideration, and we actively support the growth and development of every employee.
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Unilever Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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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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