Overview
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Function: Finance • Reports to: SC Finance Director • Scope: Southern Africa • Location: Johannesburg/Durban • Terms & Conditions: Full time, Permanent
About Unilever With 3.4 billion people in over 190 countries using our products every day, Unilever is a business that makes a real impact on the world. We are driven by our purpose: to make sustainable living commonplace. At Unilever, your career will be a journey grounded in an inclusive, collaborative, and flexible working environment.
Job Purpose
Find your purpose at Unilever. You will lead innovations, big and small, that will make our business win and grow. The SC Finance Manager will act as a reliable business partner for Logistics, local Supply Chain and category Finance teams to execute the Supply Chain Finance operational and strategic plan for Southern Africa to enable the business to win and grow.
What will your main responsibilities be
* Steer Business Performance and provide Decision support to key stakeholders including the FLT (Finance Leadership Team) and DLT (Distribution Leadership Team).
* Drive a cost competitive Supply Chain organisation through delivery of savings, net productivity across Supply chain Indirects and Logistics costs.
* Drive strong Governance and Controls within the Supply Chain Finance environment ensuring there are no control gaps to prevent loss and protect assets.
* Manage capex process across all Sourcing Units.
* Drive down business waste at the Sourcing Units.
* Lead a diverse team of 3 staff and develop succession planning and career progression for the team.
Steer Business Performance and Decision Support
* Provide accurate and relevant business insights by analysing available information using designated best practice tools.
* Coordinate the forecasting process to help the business make reliable decisions, including budget and financial forecasts.
* Support Trade Working Capital delivery through analysis tools (e.g., loss tree analysis).
* Drive optimal return on investments by evaluating Capital Expenditure Proposals with Business Cases that meet benchmarks.
* Guide and support delivery of key projects while maximising government incentives where applicable.
* Report on monthly variances with insights and actions to ensure mitigations where relevant.
* Drive accountability for impact and outcomes.
Drive a cost competitive Supply Chain
* Reduce controllable costs by lowering Cost Per Ton (Net Productivity).
* Deliver the business waste reduction programme and mitigations.
* Review, challenge and monitor all Capital Expenditure proposals per the annual budget.
* Align benchmark costs and efficiencies across Logistics, SCI and Waste costs.
Governance and Controls
* Ensure adequate controls and financial hygiene in all areas of Supply Chain, including audits (5+ per year).
* Maintain integrity of the balance sheet and income statement with checks and balances.
* Deliver timely and accurate reporting; ensure Unilever Standard Chart of Accounts compliance.
* Ensure stock controls compliant with SOX; manage journals, write-offs and provisions per Schedule of Authority.
Stock Management
* Ensure annual budgets and standard product costing align with global guidelines.
* Drive the forecast process in line with S&OP principles.
* Perform weekly/monthly variance analysis of budget vs actuals.
* Manage stock provisions in various locations and third-party sites; stock and working capital reporting.
Leadership
* Lead a diverse team of direct reports; responsible for growth and development of all staff.
* Develop succession planning and career progression for the team.
Experiences & Qualifications
Qualifications: Professional qualification in accountancy – CA or CIMA.
* Min 7 years experience in Management and/or Financial accounting.
* Ability to steer conversations and influence; leadership skills to lead, motivate and inspire.
* Previous experience in SAP (3 years).
* Proficient in Microsoft Excel; previous SOX experience is an advantage.
* Proven track record in a complex operating environment; strong communication and influencing skills.
* Objectivity, integrity, resilience; ability to manage multiple senior stakeholders.
* Understanding of financial principles in end-to-end Supply Chain and value-creating decisions.
* Leadership of change and staying current with best practices.
Leadership & Behavioral Expectations
* Inclusive motivator who drives performance with passion and coaching.
* Balance delivery with support; understand wider business context and engage with stakeholders.
* Unilever Leadership Standards: Personal Mastery, Passion for High Performance, Talent Catalyst, Purpose & Service, Consumer Love, Business Acumen.
Unilever Behaviours
* Care deeply
* Focus on what counts
* Stay three steps ahead
* Deliver with excellence
Unilever is an equal opportunities employer and committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. We invite applications from all candidates representing diversity of age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief. The South African Employment Equity and Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment Legislation will be considered. We may verify your ability to work lawfully in South Africa; foreign nationals may be asked to provide supporting documents. We encourage applicants to disclose any accessibility needs to support recruitment.
Little London, United Kingdom postings and other regional notices shown are for context and do not change the role in Southern Africa.
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