Category Assistant Finance Manager

Job Title: Category Assistant Finance Manager
Location: KSA
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:
Finance Business Partnering (FBP) at Unilever is a highly dynamic and exciting
role. As the owner of your Category's P&L, you are responsible for supporting
the business with a CFO mindset. The role typically includes supporting the
business in defining the right strategies, managing business cases to support
new launch decisions, monthly forecast updates and performance analysis, and
more. The goal is always to advise and support your business partners to
deliver consistent, competitive, profitable, and responsible growth, in the
short and long run.
Roles & Responsibilities
Drive Financial Performance of the Category
* Accountable for the P&L Numbers, Movements, and Gaps in Targets
* Provides support in financial simulations like Pricing, Sourcing, Savings, Promo Investment, Innovations
* Deep-dive Risks and Opportunities in Growth and Costs
* Ensure the accuracy of Financial Reports and Drive controls.
B. Provide Decision Support and Timely Analysis on High-Value Business
Priorities.
* New Business Models
* Annual and Long-Term Business Planning
* Major Investment and Business Decisions (including Capex)
* Competitive Analysis
C. Support Senior Finance Business Partner on driving business performance
interventions:
* Growth Spotting
* Profitability Improvement and Fuel for Growth
* Promotions and Pricing Opportunities
* Net Revenue Management
D. Prepare Financial presentations and submissions for Global Teams
* Monthly Forecast Submissions
* Category Strategy Updates
E. Build a deep understanding of Brands and Channels
Key Competencies & Skills:
* Bachelor/master's degree, in a related field (e.g., Business/Finance/Economics/Accounting/etc.).
* ‎5 years of Relevant experience preferred (e.g., FMCG/Finance Partnering/Auditing/etc.)
* Responsible, Accountable, and Cautiousness in ensuring accuracy.
* Analytical skills and sound logic.
* Business-minded, with good financial understanding.
* Agility, flexibility, and willingness to learn.
* Passion for Growth
* Team Commitment
* Objective Analytical Power
* Influencing Others
* Developing yourself
* Excellent communication skills
Key Requirements:
* Full proficiency of English and Arabic (optional) language
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.