Business Unit Representative - SCF – Ice Cream ERP Implementation

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Business Unit Representative - SCF – Ice Cream ERP Implementation

Location: Rotterdam Weena/ Amsterdam/ Netherlands / UK

Terms & Conditions: Full time   

The Ice Cream division at Unilever is preparing to stand on its own, aiming to become an independent, EUR 8.3 billion publicly listed company by the end of 2025. We’re on a mission to create the ultimate snacking company.​ A place where growth, innovation, founder and ownership mentality, and performance are cultivated and rewarded. And where we craft extraordinary ice cream experiences - transforming ordinary moments into lasting memories.​ Because we know, life tastes better with ice cream.​

The Magnum Ice Cream Company is all about growth. Growing our business. Growing our customers’ businesses. Growing our people’s careers.​ Growth begins with empowerment. So we free our people to be innovative, responsible entrepreneurs, driven and equipped to give our consumers more amazing products and unforgettable moments – and having fun doing it.​  

With 19.000 expert ice cream colleagues and iconic brands like Wall’s, Cornetto and Ben & Jerry’s, loved in 76 countries, we are the world’s largest Ice Cream company leading the industry.  We have been taking pleasure seriously for more than 100 years, serving happiness with every lick or scoop of ice cream for generations.  

We are investing to unlock the full growth potential of The Magnum Ice Cream Company as a standalone entity, once we separate from Unilever, which is planned to happen before the end of 2025.  

We dream big but keep things simple to act fast.​ 

If you want to grow with us, make an impact, and shape the future of Ice Cream, this is the place for you! 

JOB PURPOSE:

The Business Unit Representative - SCF will serve as the key liaison between the Business Unit and the central finance project team, ensuring that the new ERP system aligns with local business requirements while maintaining global standardization. This role is crucial in representing the Business Unit’s needs for Supply Chain (Including Factories), Logistics, Transfer Pricing and Costing, Net Working Capital Management and Planning functions while ensuring compliance with financial regulations delivering Performance Management solution.

This position is part of a large-scale ERP implementation project, expected to last 2.5–3 years. Business Unit Representatives will cover one of the following regions:

1.Europe (Base AMS / London)

2.Asia (Base China)

3.METSA (Middle East, Turkey, South Asia)

4.Americas (Base Brazil / USA)

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Business Unit Representation & Financial Process Alignment:
  • Act as the primary representative of the Business Unit for all SCF discussions.
  • Ensure BU Supply Chain financial requirements are reflected in the ERP implementation and financial process design.
  • Collaborate with all other Workstreams and teams to ensure smooth financial operations and compliance.
  • Coordinate with country teams to integrate local Supply Chain Finance and corresponding Statutory (TLS) requirements into the ERP system while adhering to the global template.
  • Ensures a seamless transformation plan for each Factory in the region, Logistics, Planning, etc.
• ERP Implementation & Data Integration:
  • Work closely with IT and Finance teams to ensure seamless integration of financial processes within the ERP system.
  • Assist in data migration, reconciliation, and validation to ensure financial accuracy post-go-live.
  • Identify automation opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce manual financial processing tasks.
• Compliance & Governance:
  • Ensure financial processes align with IFRS (group accounting policies), local GAAP, and regulatory requirements.
  • Support financial control implementation and audit compliance within the ERP framework.
  • Ensure adherence to global financial governance while addressing local business needs.
• Collaboration & Stakeholder Management:
  • Act as the link between the Business Unit, Finance Teams, and IT Teams to drive a successful ERP implementation.
  • Work closely with the R2R Lead and Global Finance Process Owners to represent business unit needs and Supply Chain Function needs.
  • Build and maintain a Change Network to facilitate smooth adoption of new processes across all business unit countries and factories.
• Test, Validate, and Optimize:
  • Participate in ERP system testing and validation, ensuring accurate financial reporting and reconciliation.
  • Identify potential gaps and propose process enhancements for optimization.
  • Support training and knowledge-sharing initiatives for a successful ERP transition.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:

• Qualifications & Experience:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in Supply Chain Finance, Factory Controlling, financial reporting, R2R.
  • Hands-on experience with Supply Chain / ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Workday, or similar).
  • Strong knowledge of Supply Chain Performance and Control Framework.
  • Experience in ERP transformation and financial process standardization is a plus.
• Technical & Analytical Skills:
  • Strong understanding of financial data modeling, business case build, Factory, Logistics, Materials Performance Management.
  • Ability to analyze financial data and drive continuous process improvements.
  • Familiarity with automation tools and digital finance solutions.
• Collaborative Leadership:
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Ability to work cross-functionally and influence key stakeholders.
  • Experience in a fast-paced, evolving business environmen.

WHY JOIN US?

• Be a Key Influencer, be a Founder: Represent business unit financial needs in a global ERP transformation on this once in a lifetime opportunity.
• Innovation & Growth: Work with cutting-edge financial technologies and process improvement strategies.
• Global Exposure: Collaborate with diverse teams across international markets.
• Career Development: Gain hands-on experience in finance transformation and ERP implementation.

If you are a finance professional passionate about driving financial transformation and ensuring business unit needs are met, we would love to hear from you!

As publicly announced, Unilever will separate its Ice Cream business which is expected by the end of 2025. This role will transfer to the new Ice Cream company.

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. 

For the recruitment of this position, we would like to emphasize that local conditions apply to the position

ARE YOU EXCITED TO CRAFT THE ICE CREAM FUTURE?

To apply, you must do so online. Please do not forget to upload your CV and a motivation letter.  

Your application will be reviewed against our requirements, and we will be in touch shortly after the closing date to provide you with an update on the status of your application.

Disclaimer 

Equal Opportunity Employer: Unilever is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, or any other basis protected by applicable law, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.