JOB DESCRIPTION OVERVIEW
Unilever has set out the bold ambition to be the world’s leading wellness organization. Our Wellbeing Collective has bold ambitions to be a leader in the industry, driven by a portfolio of Wellbeing and Lifestyle brands.
Over the past 5 years Unilever has acquired 7 brands that embody the Wellbeing purpose of health as a lifestyle pursuit. This portfolio of millennial, digital first, narrowcasting brands includes Equilibra, Olly, Smarty Pants Vitamins, Liquid IV, Welly, Onnit, and Nutrafol.
In addition to growing these brands in the US, the Wellbeing collective is looking to expand the brands into global markets. Our objective is to expand our largest brands Liquid IV, Nutrafol, and Olly. Today we have launched and are present in more than 5 markets, with plans to expand into further markets in 2025 and beyond.
WELLBEING INTERNATIONAL EXPANSION
Wellbeing International Expansion is a strategic initiative by Unilever aimed at growing its Wellbeing brands in global markets. With an ambition to become a €350 billion business by 2027, WELLBEING will expand globally behind its three largest brands: Liquid IV, Nutrafol, and Olly. Today we have launched and are present in nine markets with plans to expand into further markets in 2025 and beyond. This expansion is part of Unilever's broader mission to become the world's leading wellness organization by 2030.
ROLE DESCRIPTION
In this role you will own and be responsible for end-to-end ownership of International Expansion P&L (excluding China). This includes in year performance management of 2025 P&L targets, responsibility of market and launch strategy beyond 2025, and all financial reporting and budget management. You will partner the International Expansion CEO and a cross functional team of marketing, customer development, supply chain, research and development, regulatory affairs, quality assurance, and human resources across all markets. This role will report into the WELLBEING Performance & Strategy Director.
Given the dynamic, fast-paced nature of WELLBEING International, the ideal candidate should be comfortable serving as a generalist who can work in changing environments with limited formalized structure. The role is multi-dimensional, requiring the ability to manage stakeholders with different seniorities as well as cross-functional and cross-company, while balancing strategic thinking with a tight operational agenda.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Manage a team of 1 direct report across different locations and time zones
- End to End performance management of International Expansion P&L (excluding China) with International Expansion CEO
- Accountable for the delivery of the planning, budgeting & forecasting activities & reporting cycles across International Expansion P&L and reviewing & communicating performance results to key stakeholders
- Key Member of International Leadership Team and voice of reason and balance from finance
- Drafting cross functional business cases including but not limited to new market / customer / brand launches, innovations, and supply chain initiatives
- Be responsible for International Expansion Strategy beyond 2025 including new market launches, innovations and strategic resource allocation.
- Involved in select strategic market monthly S&OP cycles (UK, Canada, Mexico) to ensure bottoms up forecasts, demand signals and activity systems are validated
- Co-Lead with International CEO quarterly business reviews with Wellbeing CEO and CFO and Director of Performance and Strategy.
- Partner China
Key Stakeholders
- WELLBEING International Expansion CEO
- WELLBEING International Leadership Team
- WELLBEING CEO & CFO
- WELLBEING Performance and Strategy Director
- WELLBEING Market Leads including GM of Europe
- WELLBEING Finance team including FP&A and Performance and Strategy Manager
WHAT YOU WILL GET
As part of the finance career proposition, this role will enable the successful candidate to:
- Work on high profile, hyper growth brands in early stages of market development
- Run end-to-end management of the P&L covering all major line items from Gross Sales Value to Underlying Operating Profit
- Broaden cross functional exposure to all major company departments
- Gain international exposure across markets and cultures
- Develop personal leadership profile working independently across teams
- Sharpen financial skills working across a variety of strategic and operational projects
- Exposed to Senior Leaders in organization (WL4s, WL5s)
We are looking for a seasoned finance manager who can work autonomously across multiple geographies and senior stakeholders and lead WELLBEING International agenda to next phase of growth.
Professional Qualifications
- Strong business partnering track record with both global and local partners and in diverse functional disciplines (general/senior management, marketing, sales, supply chain, etc).
- 6+ years of relevant experience with Unilever experience inclusive of a highly networked role and key interface of WELLBEING to Group Performance Management (GPM) and B&W Leadership Team.
- Experience building personal brand and relationship from diverse business units and locations.
- Strong analytical, logical, and presentation skills with a meticulous eye for detail. Ability to balance big picture thinking with getting hands dirty
- Proactive, highly organised, and self-driven with ability to perform in fast pace, high pressure environment
- Excellent engagement and communication skills. Ability to land messages succinctly and effectively with senior leaders
- Ability to own & drive the agenda for the business (pro-active & independent worker)
- Contagious commitment and competitive spirit that is a multiplier to the performance culture of WELLBEING.
Pay: The pay range for this position is $115,680 to $173,520. 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.
Long-Term Incentive (LTI): This position is LTI 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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Unilever 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, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal law and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
For more information about your Federal rights, please see Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal and Pay Transparency Non-discrimination Provision.
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.
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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.
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