Join us as Associate Finance Manager, Customer Development
Location: Toronto Canada
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.
JOB PURPOSE
At Unilever, we act fast to anticipate consumer needs, translate ideas into new products, and partner with our retailer partners to execute with excellence. We create products that people enjoy, trust, and use as part of their daily lives. Which is why, as part of Unilever, you could make an impact on a global and local scale. We look for people with different views, ideas, experiences and backgrounds to bring dynamism to the business and, most importantly, empathy with consumers. It's those individuals working together that make Unilever one of the most successful consumer goods companies in the world. 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. You can shape your own path as you work with the brands and people that drive our sustainable business growth. As an Associate Finance Manager, you will partner with the business to ensure growth and 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 business.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
This position serves both the Customer Business Development and Finance departments. It involves handling a variety of responsibilities and provides broad oversight of topline results for the North America retail business.
The role includes managing the month-end close process for sales and trade, overseeing the trade balance sheets and topline profit and loss performance, and ensuring compliance with key financial controls. Additionally, it requires collaboration with finance leadership on major M&A projects, including the Magnum Ice Cream Company separation and Dr Squatch acquisition.
Responsibilities also include preparing the trade profit and loss statement and balance sheet, as well as leading the implementation of digital solutions using AI, robotic process automation, and best practices within the Pigment platform to improve routine processes.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in a related field
Minimum four years of relevant finance experience
Excellent analytical and communication skills with ability to respond under pressure.
Business partnering experience with clear, focused, and sound financial assessment and guidance (strategic insights, risks, and opportunities)
Organized, autonomous, and proactive, with a desire to develop in a caring and stimulating environment.
Ability to manage large data sets and applications and create automated processes for month end journal entries and reports
Ability and drive to work independently and proactively identify white-space opportunities and implementing them
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Understand Unilever’s key financial systems and how information is extracted and used from each of them
Driving/improving digital automation of processes
Developing strong personal and team relationships across a multitude of business stakeholders
Strong understanding of CD / Financial systems (SSAS, Evergreen, Prism, etc.) is a plus.
Familiarity with elements of trade spend, revenue growth and their drivers is a plus
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Unilever Canada 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, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national or ethnic origin, marital status, family status, disability, genetic characteristics, and a conviction for which a pardon has been granted.
If you are an individual with a disability in need of assistance at any time during our recruitment process, please contact us at [email protected]. Please note: These lines are reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and are not a means of inquiry about positions or application statuses.
Unilever Canada est une organisation engagé à la diversité et à l'inclusion pour stimuler nos résultats d'affaires et créer un meilleur avenir chaque jour pour nos employés, les consommateurs globaux, les partenaires et les communautés. Nous croyons qu'un effectif diversifiée nous permet de faire correspondre nos ambitions de croissance et de stimuler l'inclusion dans l'entreprise. Tous les candidats qualifiés recevront la considération pour un emploi sans égard à la race, la couleur, la religion, le sexe, l'orientation sexuelle, l'identité ou l'expression de genre, l'âge, l'origine nationale ou ethnique, l'état matrimonial, la situation familiale, l'invalidité, les caractéristiques génétique, et une condamnation pour laquelle un pardon a été accordée.
Si vous êtes une personne handicapée qui a besoin d'aide à tout moment au cours de notre processus de recrutement, veuillez communiquer avec nous au [email protected]. Veuillez noter: ces lignes sont réservées aux personnes handicapées ayant besoin d'aide et ne sont pas un moyen d'enquêter sur les postes.
Top Skills
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.
