Uniops Finance Controller

JOB PURPOSE

UniOps plays a vital role in powering Unilever to win. It is the delivery engine that enables our company to run every day.

We do this by providing data, technology and processes delivering differentiated experiences for our key stakeholders. This enables the organisation to grow, invest in other key parts of the business, and generate much-needed Fuel for Growth.

Our strategic intent is to leverage the power of Technology, Data and Process to:

• Ensure a resilient operational run platform
• Generate superior value and fuel for growth through simplification and complexity reduction
• Deliver experiences that enable growth at World Class cost benchmark and competitive services
• Innovate new capabilities to drive competitive differentiation

UniOps Finance Team partners UniOps to manage and drive the overall performance of UniOps and ensure delivery of operational efficiencies in the cost model, continuous service performance, effective programme delivery, and value from strategic vendors.

The Financial Controlling for UniOps is based in the UK with teams in the UK, India, Philippines and Brazil. The Financial controlling team is responsible for protecting, improving and transforming the value of UniOps.

The Financial Controller role is responsible for end-to-end financial controllership and driving major Transformational projects. The role provides an in-depth experience on accounting, auditing, controls, risk management, tax, transfer pricing, leadership and talent management.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Reporting & Audits

• Ensure the accuracy, integrity and timeliness of financial reporting and ensure compliance with any relevant reporting standards.
• Review of various schedules of balance sheet and income statement prepared by various teams within finance(including shared services).
• Ensure timely completion of internal audits and external audits and closure of all agreed actions.
• Reporting and control over Unilever Software capitalisation and amortisation process.

Accounting Centre of Excellence

• Drive reliability and accuracy of actual costs recorded across 100+ countries for effective performance management.
• Simplify, automate and/or centralise transactional activities and processes impacting the quality of actuals
• Leverage the larger UniOps organisation and implement cutting-edge technologies and processes to improve the quality of actuals.

Risk Management & Controls

• Drive and Lead the Global Risk Management process for UniOps. This involves working with UniOps Leadership to define, evaluate and document risk and, identify remedial actions and follow up on the implementation.
• Drive a strong controls culture and ensure compliance with the Unilever Global Financial Control Framework (GFCF).

Tax Compliance

• Coordination with Unilever & External Tax authorities on direct/indirect tax compliances – returns, refunds
• Transfer Pricing regulations and engagement with tax authorities and consultants on Advance Pricing Agreements

Financial Recovery of Global UniOps Costs

• Drive Financial Recovery of Global UniOps costs through robust charging mechanism and setting up governance around the same.

People Responsibilities

• Direct responsibility for the development of 6 WL2 and 22 WL1 across four different locations.
• Key member of the UniOps India centre Leadership team.

ALL ABOUT YOU

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATION:

• CA with a strong pedigree and extensive experience in the areas of Financial Reporting, Accounting, Statutory Compliance & Taxation
• Ability to operate in a highly dynamic, entrepreneurial environment
• Leading and managing a large team of varying levels from specialist to qualified accountants
• Sound overview of end-to-end operational and financial controls, business processes and reporting.
• Cross-functional stakeholder relationship management and ability to influence and make an impact on decision-making from off-shore location.
• Should rate high on growth mindset and bias for action.

KEY LEADERSHIP QUALITIES

• Growth mindset and a bias for action.
• Ability to challenge established norms constructively and drive change.
• Ability to manage a large and complex set of stakeholders & hold others accountable.
• Demonstrate strong Personal Mastery with a Passion for High Performance
• Strong engagement, presentation, and communication skills.
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills with both senior colleagues and across the broader Finance community.
• Experience with the identification of risks and opportunities in the P&L, Balance Sheet and Cash flow statements.
• Ability to deal with complex project management.

NOTES

About Unilever

Unilever is one of the world’s leading suppliers of Food, Home and Personal Care products with sales in over 190 countries and reaching 2 billion consumers a day. Unilever has more than 400 brands found in homes around the world, including Dove, Tresemme, Lynx, Lifebuoy, Shea Moisture, Persil, Domestos, Ben & Jerry’s, Magnum, Marmite, The Vegetarian Butcher, Graze and Pot Noodle.

Faced with the challenge of climate change and the need for human development, we want to move towards a world where everyone can live well and within the natural limits of the planet. That’s why our purpose is ‘to make sustainable living commonplace’

What We Offer

Not only do we offer a competitive salary and pension scheme, we also offer an annual bonus, subsidised gym membership, a discounted staff shop and shares. You’ll have the opportunity to work directly with our renowned and exciting brands in a flexible and hybrid working environment.

Whilst the role is advertised on a full-time basis, we would be happy to discuss possible flexible working options and what this may look like for you. We are a key advocate of wellbeing and offer a variety of support for our people including hubs, programmes and development opportunities. We strive to achieve a family-friendly and inclusive workplace and to, above all, create possibilities for all.

Diversity at Unilever is about inclusion, embracing differences, creating possibilities, and growing together for better business performance. We want to push boundaries, and have the flexibility needed to keep adapting in an ever-changing, more dynamic world. This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity.

As part of your hiring journey, we are happy to support requests for reasonable adjustments, to improve your recruitment experience.

To find out more, including more information about our Employee Resource Groups, please click here opens in a new window .

Recruitment Fraud

Cyber criminals advertise fake job adverts with prestigious employers as a way of stealing information or even defrauding individuals out of money. In the most sophisticated cases, they will set up fake websites, which have a similar address to companies like Unilever. They even conduct fake telephone interviews and then offer candidates a role with the proviso they pay a fee for background checks or to cover work visa costs. These types of attacks are becoming more common as more people are looking for employment in the economic climate.

How is Unilever tackling this?

Many of Unilever’s recruitment sites publish a warning to candidates about recruitment fraud. The Cyber Security team also proactively scan for signs of people setting up fake Unilever sites and act to close them down.

What can I do?

If you become aware of potential recruitment fraud, spot fake Unilever recruitment adverts or fake LinkedIn profiles, report them via Una Live Chat.

Unilever does not accept responsibility or liability for any candidates who are financially impacted by recruitment fraud. Your vigilance is key!