Job Description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The role of Head of Finance, B&W N.A. is to drive business performance through effective business partnering of the cross-functional leadership team. This role will directly manage Commercial Finance, Supply Chain Finance, and related capabilities. This role also sits on the Finance Leadership Team, with co-ownership of National Finance work and the functional talent pool. Aside from performance management, this role will also develop business cases, manage allocation of CAPEX, brand investment, and overheads.

• Partner with the CEO B&W, North America, on the business priorities and plan delivery. Sit on the Business Unit LT, North America Finance LT, and Global B&W Finance leadership team with dotted line reporting to the Global B&W CFO.

• Partner with the brand leads for the core brands (Dove, Vaseline, Nexuss, Shea moisture & Tresemme), as well as our Category Strategy and Sales leaders, in business modelling, P&L forecasting, and competitor benchmarking.

• Drive end-to-end reviews focused primarily on value to be created (both in disruption and performance management matters), but also on value to be protected.

• Identify P&L opportunities while mitigating risks.

• Experiment with business model development and deployment to drive portfolio transformations.

• Directly supervise Marketing and Sales Finance, as well as Supply Chain Finance for our B&W-dedicated manufacturing sites and go-to-market SC capabilities.

• Develop a strong, sustainable funnel of Finance talent with a culture of winning, taking smart risks, accountability, and dissatisfaction with the status quo.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 12+ years of Finance Business Partnering in CPG with exposure to category and/or sales Finance.

• Proven track record in P&L delivery by managing a complex set of stakeholders, driving business improvement, and closing gaps to target.

• Interpersonal skills include influencing, mentoring, coaching, collaborating, and team building.

• Strong analytical, planning, and organizational skills with an ability to manage competing demands.

• Grounded in understanding business needs with the ability to establish/maintain high level of stakeholder trust and confidence.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years of CFO or business unit finance lead experience within a CPG or FMCG firm.

Pay: The pay range for this position is $221,100 to $386,925. Unilever takes into consideration a wide range of factors in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, qualifications and education, and other business and organizational needs.

Bonus: This position is bonus eligible.

Long-Term Incentive (LTI): This position is LTI eligible.

Benefits: Unilever employees are eligible to participate in our benefits plan. Should the employee choose to participate, they can choose from a range of benefits to include, but are not limited to, health insurance (including prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage), retirement savings benefits, life insurance and disability benefits, parental leave, sick leave, paid vacation and holidays, as well as access to numerous voluntary benefits. Any coverages for health insurance and retirement benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.

Equal Opportunity: Unilever is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Persons with Disabilities. All applicants will receive fair and respectful consideration, and we actively support the growth and development of every employee.

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