Business Title: Finance Executive – Foods Manufacturing Network
Location: Etah, Uttar Pradesh
At Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL), we believe great finance professionals do more than manage numbers. They help shape business decisions, improve processes, and create long-term value. We are looking for a motivated and analytical Finance Executive to join our Foods Manufacturing Network and play a key role in supporting financial performance across multiple manufacturing sites.
This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career Chartered Accountant who is eager to gain broad exposure to manufacturing finance, business partnering, cost management, governance, and strategic decision-making within one of India's leading consumer goods organisations.
What You'll Do
As part of the network finance team, you will work closely with colleagues across manufacturing sites and central functions to support financial planning, governance, and performance management. Your responsibilities will include:
Supporting cost management through budgeting, forecasting, and analysis of financial performance
Tracking and validating cost-saving initiatives to ensure benefits are delivered and accurately reported
Assisting in the financial evaluation of investments, improvement projects, and business initiatives
Helping maintain strong financial controls and governance standards across manufacturing operations
Identifying risks, process gaps, and opportunities for improvement, while working with teams to implement solutions
Preparing reporting dashboards and performance insights to support business decision-making
Coordinating with finance teams across multiple factory locations to ensure accurate and timely submissions
Supporting internal and external audits, reviews, and compliance activities
What We're Looking For
Chartered Accountant qualification
Up to 3 years of professional experience
Exposure to manufacturing, factory, operations, or supply chain finance is advantageous
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to work effectively with a wide range of stakeholders and build collaborative relationships
Confidence in working with data, reporting tools, and emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence applications in finance
Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to identifying opportunities for improvement
Why Join HUL?
At HUL, you'll be part of a high-performing and supportive team that values curiosity, collaboration, and continuous learning. You'll have the opportunity to work on real business challenges, gain exposure to multiple manufacturing locations, and build a strong foundation in finance and operations.
We are committed to helping our people grow. Roles at HUL typically evolve every two to three years, providing opportunities to broaden your experience across manufacturing sites, regional offices, and corporate teams. This means you can build a diverse and rewarding career while making a meaningful impact on the business.
If you're looking for a role where you can learn quickly, take ownership, and contribute to the success of a large manufacturing network, we'd love to hear from you.
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
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.
Note: "All official offers from Unilever are issued only via our Applicant Tracking System (ATS). Offers from individuals or unofficial sources may be fraudulent—please verify before proceeding."
Skills Required
- Chartered Accountant qualification
- Up to 3 years of professional experience
- Exposure to manufacturing, factory, operations, or supply chain finance
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders and build relationships
- Confidence working with data, reporting tools, and artificial intelligence applications in finance
- Strong attention to detail and proactive process-improvement approach
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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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.
