Who we are?
On any given day, 2.5 billion people globally use Unilever products to feel good, look good and get more out of life. Many of our brands are well-known, household staples and old-time favourites including Dove, Rexona, Lynx, Vaseline, OMO/Persil, Surf, TRESemmé, and Continental.
We have a long tradition of being a progressive, responsible business. It goes back to the days of our founder William Lever, who launched the world’s first purposeful brand, Sunlight Soap more than 100 years ago, and it’s at the heart of how we run our company today. In 2022 Unilever Australia & New Zealand became a Certified B Corporation™ (B Corp), joining a growing network of organisations committed to galvanising a stronger, more inclusive, equitable and regenerative economy for all.
A job at Unilever is a career made by you, with development opportunities, benefits and a working culture that embraces diversity and is pioneering flexibility. There’s no better time to join our team!
Job Description Overview
We are looking for a commercially minded and highly capable finance leader to support the Tatura Factory and Foods Business Unit. This role offers the opportunity to lead performance, influence strategic decisions, and partner closely with operational and cross-functional teams to drive value, governance, and profitable growth. As a key member of the ANZ Finance team, you will play an important role in shaping business performance while helping simplify processes and strengthen stewardship across the broader finance agenda.
Main Responsibilities
- Lead finance performance management, governance, planning, and accountability for the Tatura Factory.
- Own the end-to-end Supply Chain Finance agenda for the Tatura Factory and Foods Business Unit, supporting value creation and profitable growth.
- Provide clear analysis, commercial insight, and performance recommendations to the Foods Business Unit Leadership Team, Tatura Factory Leadership Team, and ANZ Finance team.
- Partner with Production, Engineering, Procurement, and R&D to support innovation, savings delivery, capital investment, and strategic projects.
- Contribute as a key member of the ANZ Finance team, supporting the broader finance agenda, stewardship, and continuous improvement
What You’ll Bring
- Previous experience in a Supply Chain Finance role and strong SAP capability would be advantageous.
- Strong business partnering capability, with the ability to influence and build trusted relationships across a wide range of stakeholders.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to turn data into clear insight and action.
- Experience in performance management, financial governance, and driving accountability for results.
- Strong communication skills and confidence working cross-functionally in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
- Strategic thinking, curiosity, and the ability to manage competing priorities while continuously improving ways of working.
Key Skills
Trusted Business Partner - Ability to build relationships with a wide range of people
Analytical Capability identifying actions and insights
Performance Management and holding others to account
Experience of working in a changing environment, building processes
Leading and building Teams
Key Competencies
Firm & self-confident
Bias for Speed, Accuracy & Action
Strategic thinker – connect the dots
Eye for detail
Customer Focus
Other critical characteristics
High levels of drive & determination to deliver tangible results improvement
Excellent communication and relationship building skills
Ability to work with cross functional team environment
Ability to manage competing priorities
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Location and Travel
This role requires the successful candidate to be based within reasonable proximity to the Tatura factory site. Ad hoc travel to Sydney will also be required from time to time.
Why Join Us?
At Unilever, 94% of our employees at the Tatura factory would recommend us to friends and family. Here’s why:
On-site Support: Access to a social worker, and soft tissue clinic offering physiotherapy services
Financial Rewards: pay reviews, and generous service awards
Supplementary Sick Leave and Insurance Coverage: Ability to apply for additional paid sick leave for up to 76 calendar days, and salary continuance insurance for up to 2 years
Inclusive Culture: Support for gender affirmation, interchangeable leave, career breaks, and domestic and family violence leave
Flexible Work: Flexible working policy and 16 weeks of paid parental leave
Product Perks: Company parcels packed with Unilever products each month
Recognition Programs: Peer reward and recognition initiatives.
Exclusive Discounts: Deals with top brands like Dell, Apple, Headspace, HSBC Bank, AON Insurance, Bupa, Dermalogica, and more
Career Development: Access to training through Degreed, Udemy, LinkedIn Learning, and study support.
This is more than a job—it’s a chance to be part of a team that values innovation, safety, and continuous improvement. You’ll work in a collaborative environment where your ideas matter and your contributions make a real impact. You will also enjoy an attractive remuneration package that reflects your skills and impact.
If you’re ready to take on the challenge and thrive in an environment where high performance meets flexibility and career progression, apply today!
Unilever is an organization committed to equity, inclusion and diversity to drive our business results and create a better future, every day, for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities.
This means we encourage people with all backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, Māori and Pacific Peoples, and people with disabilities.
At Unilever we are interested in every individual bringing their ‘Whole Self’ to work and this includes you! We encourage you to advise us at the time of your application if you require any reasonable adjustment so that we can support you through your recruitment journey.
Skills Required
- Experience in supply chain finance, cost control, and financial stewardship
- Ability to build relationships and act as a trusted business partner
- Strong analytical capability and actionable insight generation
- Performance management experience and holding stakeholders to account
- Experience working in changing environments and building processes
- Experience leading and building teams
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with Production, Engineering, Procurement and R&D
- Ability to manage competing priorities
- Strategic thinking, attention to detail, and customer focus
- Bias for speed, accuracy, and action; high drive to deliver results
- Excellent problem-solving skills
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.
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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.
Unilever Insights
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.
