Overheads Analyst at Unilever

JOB PURPOSE

• Unilever is the place where you can bring your purpose to life with the work that you do – creating a better business and a better world.  If you are passionate about Financial Analysis, then this role is just for you!

WHAT WILL YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES BE

• Business partner key stakeholders from all functions to drive overhead forecasting and savings initiatives.
• Drive the bottom -up IBP process and monthly forecasting.
• Take the lead on all overhead savings project and related business cases.
• Work with key stakeholders on the monthly forecast and accruals, ensuring robust & accurate forecast.
• Analyse the actual overhead results vs the forecast and ensure corrective actions to drive minimal variances.
• Manage all journals, posting, accruals relating to overheads actuals and forecast.
• Provide leadership, drive and own continuous business improvement and behaviour change as growth enabler to create competitive advantage.

Experiences & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and Finance (professional qualification in accounting e.g. ACCA, CIMA, CIA, CPA etc is advantageous)
• 2-3 years working experience in Finance and preferably experience in roles covering financial analysis.
• Strong analytical capabilities with bias to drive action
• Ability to identify existing and potential risks and development of mitigation plans.
• Advanced Microsoft office skills, SAP & BW operational knowledge
• Knowledge on reporting tools like Power BI

Skills

• Accounting and reporting
• Financial Analysis
• Data Visualization
• Risk Management
• Stakeholder Management