ICE CREAM – Europe, UKI and ANZ Procurement Finance Lead

Note: Deadline for applying is 23.59 the day before the Job Posting End Date. 

UNILEVER IS LOOKING FOR AN ICE CREAM – Procurement Finance Lead Europe, UKI and ANZ

Scope: Europe, UKI and ANZ region

Location: Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Full-time   

Local conditions apply  

For the recruitment of this position, we would like to emphasize that local conditions apply to the position and for this vacancy in principle we will consider candidates based in the set locations. If you are based outside of these locations and you are interested to apply, please feel free to do so but at this stage we will not take your application forward. We will only consider your application if a decision is made to also recruit outside of the set locations. 

The Ice Cream division at Unilever is preparing to stand on its own, aiming to become an independent, EUR 8.3 billion publicly listed company by the end of 2025. We’re on a mission to create the ultimate snacking company.​ A place where growth, innovation, founder and ownership mentality, and performance are cultivated and rewarded. And where we craft extraordinary ice cream experiences - transforming ordinary moments into lasting memories.​ Because we know, life tastes better with ice cream.​

The Magnum Ice Cream Company is all about growth. Growing our business. Growing our customers’ businesses. Growing our people’s careers.​ Growth begins with empowerment. So we free our people to be innovative, responsible entrepreneurs, driven and equipped to give our consumers more amazing products and unforgettable moments – and having fun doing it.​  

With 19.000 expert ice cream colleagues and iconic brands like Wall’s, Cornetto and Ben & Jerry’s, loved in 76 countries, we are the world’s largest Ice Cream company leading the industry.  We have been taking pleasure seriously for more than 100 years, serving happiness with every lick or scoop of ice cream for generations.  

We are investing to unlock the full growth potential of The Magnum Ice Cream Company as a standalone entity, once we separate from Unilever, which is planned to happen before the end of 2025.  

We dream big but keep things simple to act fast.​ 

If you want to grow with us, make an impact, and shape the future of Ice Cream, this is the place for you! 

JOB PURPOSE: 

As Procurement Finance Lead for Europe, UKI and ANZ, you will be the financial partner to procurement function, ensuring strategy and spend are backed by insightful financial planning and analysis. Your role is crucial in supporting buying strategies, managing impact of inflation on Materials costs and driving efficiencies in the Portfolio. By working closely with procurement, you will co-lead initiatives that drive gross margin delivery and propel our business forward.

Join us and be the pivotal person who transforms financial data into actionable insights, fostering innovation and excellence in our procurement processes. Your expertise will be the cornerstone of our success, ensuring we achieve our ambitious goals with precision and efficiency. Be a part of our journey to financial brilliance and strategic innovation!

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Procurement Leadership

• Business Partner head of Procurement and his full team (direct, indirect, Capex) as well as supply chain leadership team and the business unit CFO

• Co-lead the transformation program in Procurement, where we redesign material cost base and build and drive initiatives to deliver savings.

• Work with the buyers on how to deliver more savings (specs, simplify, tail, leverage) and improve payment terms

• Set and drive financial scorecard related to Procurement activities (NMCI, CMA, NMI, CPT, FAG, Mat Cost % TO) as well as supplier scorecards

Material Inflation & Savings

• Lead and coordinate material price forecasting and transfer pricing processes

• Prepare robust analysis of material cost variance versus prior year and forecast and drive high forecast accuracy.

• Control the Materials spend and pro-actively challenge and improve the Materials inflation and savings plan for each category

Forecast & business Support:

• Keep clear visibility on latest proc fcst across SC leadership and BG leadership and full clarity what is included and what not.

• Deliver strong forecast accuracy on inflation, incurred (projected) savings, operational costs, fx and recognition of this into the P&L 

• Lead the analysis of business impact in commodity changes, specs changes in order to drive the right prioritization and best action plan.

• Upgrade PPV reporting and ensure detailed analyses of actual price vs forecast vs TP.

• Understand hedging and hedge accounting well and pro-actively challenge the CRM team on recommended strategies.

• Track all savings initiative separately & support the business on the review and execution (also custom fees, PL savings, other costs)

Transfer Prices:

• Lead the TP setting within the region, ensuring correct allocations are made and trigger the right incentives/behaviours in the markets and provide comprehensive insights to the markets on the impact

• Validate TP’s, ensure correct reflections across all SKU’s and markets and Build up TP capabilities. We need to strengthen the process and build up these capabilities as standalone organization.

Risk Management:

• Identify, analyze and coordinate financial risks mitigation related to procurement activities.

• Provide support for internal and external audit requirements.

People management

• Ensure team member has the required skills and competencies to do their roles through providing support, coaching, development and mentoring.

• Responsible to create a collaborative working environment within and across the team and supporting functions.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:

Experiences & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Supply Chain Management, or related field; MBA or professional certification (e.g., CPA, CMA) preferred.

• Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in finance, with preferrable experience of at least 4 years in procurement Finance.

• Strong knowledge of financial planning, analysis, and cost management.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Proficiency in financial modelling and ERP systems.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

• Leadership experience and ability to manage cross-functional teams.

Must have competencies

• Financial Acumen

• Analytical Thinking

• Drive for Speed

• Strategic Vision

• Communication Skills

• Problem Solving

• Collaboration

• Leadership

• Adaptability

WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU?  

 Unilever is the place where you can be yourself and bring your purpose to life with the work that you do – creating a better business and a better world. We offer an exciting & dynamic work environment where you can make things happen. Furthermore, we offer some great reward and benefits!   

• Attractive total remuneration package; excellent company pension, bonus and share scheme.  

• Flexible cross-disciplinary career opportunities and a wealth of training opportunities & wellbeing resources whenever and wherever.   

• Plenty of company-paid holidays to further ensure your work-life balance is maintained.   

• We encourage an inclusive culture, which comes to life with interchangeable public holidays, paid paternity leave of 6 weeks and our transgender policy.   

• Under the Hybrid Working principles, you will be expected to spend a minimum of 40% in the office or at customers, suppliers or partners to connect and collaborate.  For the time you work from home, we will ensure you are well equipped. When you are at the office, you can enjoy our tasty canteen with prepped food and own products. 

• Informal culture and being the first one trying our new products.    

• My Fitness Plan (reduction on your Fitness Subscription).  

• Home work allowance 

• Company laptop and mobile phone 

• Green Mobility Policy 

EXCITED?  

Join Unilever and our team! To apply, you must do so online. Please do not forget to upload your CV and a motivation letter.  Your application will be reviewed against our requirements and we will be in touch shortly after the closing date to provide you with an update on the status of your application.  

Looking forward to meeting you!    

Please note this is a Direct Search led by Unilever. Applications from agencies will not be accepted, nor will fees be paid for unsolicited CVs.   

Equal Opportunity Employer: Unilever is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, disability, age, parenthood, pregnancy or any other basis protected by applicable law, and will not be discriminated against.   

By highlighting the gender diversity at the workplace, Unilever encourages women equally men to apply. If you look for a job after a long career break or after any type of leave, do not hesitate to apply.  

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