Associate Finance Manager, Industrial Controller

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Independence, MO, USA
In-Office
89K-133K Annually
Mid level
Other
The Role
Serves as the onsite Plant Controller, overseeing budgeting, forecasting, reporting, month-end close, fixed assets, costing, and transfer-price analysis. Partners with Supply Chain Financial Services and business stakeholders to improve financial performance, maintain forecasting systems, identify business drivers, and provide actionable insights. Leads efficient financial processes, supports annual business planning, and promotes continuous improvement across the manufacturing site.
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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 centers 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:
Unilever is the place where you can bring your purpose to life with the work that you do – creating a better business and a better world. As the Associate Finance Manager - Industrial Finance, Independence, you will be the onsite Plant Controller at our Independence, Missouri Factory.
• Serve as the on-site Plant Controller, overseeing daily controllership operations and ensuring excellence in budget management processes
• Play a key role in driving the financial performance of the site through strategic insights and operational support
• Assist with the annual business planning process, forecasts, and actual reporting.
• Lead and monitor Cost Controlling activities including, Month-End Close, Fixed Assets management, and Costing, which are performed by colleagues in Supply Chain Financial Services (SCFS)
• Liaise with the SCFS team to ensure the complete and timely running of financial processes
• Provide analysis of the output transfer prices, highlighting drivers of change and providing actionable insights
• Maintain a robust forecasting system in operation and ensure budget holders are actively involved.
Who You Are & What You’ll Do:
• You’re a born leader: You are quick to identify the root cause of the business issue, you are creative in proposing solutions, influential in selling your ideas and resilient in execution
• You love to win and have fun doing it: You enjoy rising to the occasion, the higher the stakes, the sharper your focus. You think of failures as lessons and believe in comeback stories. You believe in the value of continuous improvement and enjoy solving the challenges along the way.
• You’re a changemaker: You are a self-starter. You enjoy the challenge of connecting the dots that follow and have passion for shaping a legacy.
• You’re a culture & change champion: You recognize the value in building teams, you have a passion for people and take pride in the role you play to build our collective performance.
Experiences & Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in a related field
• 4+ years of relevant work experience: Supply Chain Finance is strongly preferred; Consumer Product Goods (CPG) preferred
• ERP Experience required; SAP preferred
• Microsoft Office required; Advanced Excel required
• Leading efficient and effective budgeting and forecasting activities (complex and time-sensitive, cycle-driven and continuous forward look approaches)
• Developing strong personal and team relationships across a multitude of business stakeholders
Location:
This role is based out of Independence, MO.

Pay: The pay range for this position is $88,600 to $133,000. 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. 

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. 

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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.
Unilever is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Persons with Disabilities.
For more information on your federal rights, please see Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal

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

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: This email is reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and is not a means of inquiry about positions or application statuses. The Protected Veterans or Individuals with Disabilities AAP narratives are available for inspection by any employee or applicant for employment Monday through Friday during normal business hours at establishment.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field
  • 4+ years of relevant work experience
  • Supply Chain Finance experience
  • Consumer Product Goods experience
  • ERP experience
  • SAP experience
  • Microsoft Office proficiency
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency
  • Experience leading budgeting and forecasting activities
  • Ability to develop strong relationships with business stakeholders

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.

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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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