About the Role
We are seeking a highly skilled Finance Manager – Logistic Finance Business Partnering to join our Customer Operations Finance organization. This role is a key strategic partner to our Logistics and Planning teams, driving financial performance, cost competitiveness, and operational efficiency across the end‑to‑end logistics network.
Key Responsibilities
1. Strategic Business Partnering
- Act as the primary financial advisor to Logistics & Transportation leadership.
- Translate operational insights into clear financial implications to steer decision‑making.
- Co‑define long‑term logistics strategy and support transformational initiatives.
2. Financial Planning & Performance Management
- Lead logistics financial cycles including budgets, forecasts, and rolling estimates.
- Provide deep‑dive analysis on transport, warehousing cost drivers.
- Conduct monthly performance reviews linking operational KPIs to P&L impact.
3. Cost Optimization & Savings Programs
- Drive the logistics savings pipeline and ensure governance, phasing, and validation.
- Partner on tendering processes, rate negotiations, and vendor performance checks.
- Benchmark internal/external cost structures to unlock improvement opportunities.
4. Investment & Business Case Leadership
- Lead business case development for logistics network redesigns, automation, or CAPEX proposals.
- Ensure financial rigor across ROI, NPV, sensitivities, and post‑implementation reviews.
- Safeguard compliance with internal controls and capital governance frameworks.
5. Controls, Compliance & Stewardship
- Ensure accuracy of logistics P&L components, transfer pricing, and regulatory compliance.
- Strengthen internal controls across logistics processes, audits, and reporting routines.
Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or related field.
Professional certification preferred (e.g., CPA, CMA, CFA).
5–8+ years of experience in FP&A, Controlling, Category finance, FET or similar roles.
Experience supporting transformation, digitalization, or operational excellence projects is highly desired.
Strong financial modeling and analytical skills;
Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders and drive decision making without authority.
Key Competencies
Strategic thinking and business acumen
Strong communication and storytelling capability
Agility and adaptability in fast changing environments
Problem solving mindset and continuous improvement orientation
High integrity, accountability, and collaboration
Hability to lead people
Success Measures
- Forecast accuracy and quality of insights.
- Delivery of logistics cost productivity and validated savings.
- Strength of controls and compliance performance.
- Influence and effectiveness as a business partner.
Why Join Us?
This role offers a unique opportunity to shape logistics strategy, drive financial impact, and partner with diverse stakeholders across the Customer Operations Mexico and Latam.
Unilever is an organisation 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. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. At Unilever we are interested in every individual bringing their ‘Whole Self’ to work and this includes you! Thus if you require any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of your application so that we can support you through your recruitment journey.
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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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