Assistant Finance Manager - Gulf

Company Profile:
At Unilever you are more than your job title, you are 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 produce world-leading brands including 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 Surf. Be part of the most successful
purpose-led business in the world. Have the opportunity to see the true impact
that you're having in the work you do - every small thing counts.
Job Scope:
An individual with a strong passion to work as a business partner to the
organization's salesforce. The applicant needs to have the necessary skills to
work as a business partner while maintaining strict discipline and control
over the overall process of planning to execution.
Roles & Responsibilities:
Monthly Result & Business steering
* Monitoring trade marketing investments (TMIs)
* Monthly accrual & provision management
* Monitoring customer profitability & providing insights.
* Ensuring TTS/SCOA compliance
* Financial pre/post launch evaluation of major customer promotions
* Ad hoc analyses for decision support
Reporting & Systems
* Standardized internal & external reporting.
* Knowledge of SAP (accrual / provision management, rebate modules etc.)
* Awareness of Unilever SCOA, control frameworks and external frameworks e.g., SOX.
* Knowledge of systems, such as Trade Planning Tools / Unify is an added advantage (relevant only for internal candidates)
Planning & Forecasting
* Lead & support in financial target setting and forecasting (GSV to TO)
* Provides financial support in customer/channel business planning.
Decision support
* Provides support by promo/activity planning.
* Provides insights in customer contribution.
* Provides financial support for annual negotiation with customers.
* Supports pricing decisions.
* Supports OPSO process.
* Supports S&OP process.
* Introduction training for new employees in CD & customer marketing
Projects
* Support in CD projects
* Lead in finance projects
Key Competencies & Skills:
* Financial Accounting background with ‎3 - ‎5 years of relevant i.e., controlling / business partnering experience.
* Strong numerical capability, analytical skills, and MS. Excel skills
* Basic SAP knowledge needed; advanced skills would be an added advantage.
* Ability to work cross-functionally with other functions e.g., Customer Development (Sales), Category & Business Teams, Supply Chain Teams and Teams managing distribution entities etc.
* Bias for action, self-starter and able to turnaround output quickly.
* Excellent communication skills.
Unilever is an organisation committed to equity, inclusion and diversity 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. At Unilever we are interested in every individual
bringing their 'Whole Self' to work and this includes you! Thus if you require
any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time
of your application so that we can support you through your recruitment
journey.