Help Shape the Future of Supply Chain Performance at Unilever
Background & Purpose of the Job
At Unilever, we act fast to anticipate consumer needs, fast to translate ideas into new products, and fast to make, distribute and market them. We create products that people enjoy, trust and use as part of their daily lives, which is why, as part of Unilever, you could make an impact on a global and local scale.
We look for people with different views, ideas, experiences, and backgrounds to bring dynamism to the business and, most importantly, empathy with consumers. It's those individuals working together that make Unilever one of the most successful consumer goods companies in the world. Individuals with the courage to be heard, seize opportunities, and take risks.
As a Senior Supply Chain Financial Analyst, you will be a key member of the Foods Retail and Food Solutions (UFS) North America Supply Chain Finance Performance Management team, reporting to the NA SC Finance Performance Manager. This role will be based out of Hoboken, New Jersey.
In this role, you will provide end-to-end financial support across the Foods North America Supply Chain, helping to drive visibility, accountability and informed decision making. You will play a key role in delivery financial analysis and reporting that enhances the understanding of supply chain costs, performance trends, and key business drivers. You will also provide critical support to the team in key leadership forums including S&OP, SCLT, and Global connects.
Who You Are and What You'll Do
The role is an essential part of the NA Foods Supply Chain Finance team, and should have strong financial acumen and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify value-added opportunities and provide financial insights to support better decision making.
Your core responsibilities will be:
• Lead forecasting processes, including consolidation, analysis, reporting, and follow up of forecast changes and performance drivers in key supply chain line items
• Monitor and analyze monthly gross margin forecast bias, identifying trends, and risks and opportunities to improve forecast
• Partner with and support the NA SC Performance Manager in delivering insights and materials for key leadership forums
• Serve as the finance lead of the Business Waste cost bucket, overseeing accruals for slow-moving and obsolete inventory, forecasting & analytics on waste sources and reduction initiatives, and partnering with various cross-functional stakeholders.
Your key interactions will be with:
• Finance Excellence: FP&A HUB Team and SC Finance COE Team.
• Finance S&OP.
• UFS Finance.
• Supply Planning.
• Material Cost Foods and FS SC Finance.
What You’ll Need to Succeed
• 2 - 3 years Experience in FP&A, supply chain finance, operations finance, or a similar analytical finance role.
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related field.
• Experience supporting Supply Chain teams is also preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to connect complex data, identify root causes, and translate findings into actionable insights.
• Experience with forecasting, month end close, accrual management, and financial controls
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively influence and partner with stakeholders across all levels of the organization
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, balancing multiple priorities while adapting to changing business needs
• Passion for continuous improvement and process optimization
• Self-motivated and proactive with strong initiative, and a track record of diving into results
• Strong collaboration, relationship-building, and networking skills, including the ability to influence without direct authority and work effectively across remote and cross functional teams
Pay: The pay range for this position is $71,400 to $107,200. 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.
Earlier this year (March 2026), Unilever announced an agreement to separate our Foods business. Our Foods business, including brands such as Hellmann's and Knorr, will join forces with McCormick to become a global flavour leader, with leading positions across spices, seasonings, condiments and complementary food categories, supported by a strong retail and foodservice platform. McCormick has 135+ years of heritage, a presence in 150+ countries and territories, and a portfolio of trusted brands. The transaction remains subject to consultation, regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions with a targeted deal close of mid-2027.
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Skills Required
- 2–3 years of experience in FP&A, supply chain finance, operations finance, or a similar analytical finance role
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related field
- Experience supporting supply chain teams
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including root-cause analysis and translating findings into actionable insights
- Experience with forecasting, month-end close, accrual management, and financial controls
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to influence and partner with stakeholders across organizational levels
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, changing environment
- Passion for continuous improvement and process optimization
- Self-motivated, proactive, and results-oriented
- Strong collaboration, relationship-building, networking, and cross-functional teamwork skills
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