ROLE TITLE:
Overheads Manager
LOCATION:
Pune/Offshore, India
Company Overview
If you are in the Unilever Ice Cream business or consider choosing to work for the Unilever Ice Cream business, you will work for the Global, leading Ice Cream player with 7.9bn Turn Over in 2023. The Ice Cream business is operating in a highly attractive category, as we are part of the 1 trillion snacking and refreshment industry, growing consistently at high pace. We have strong brands equities: 5 of top 10 selling brands including Wall's, Magnum, Ben & Jerry's. We are investing to unlock the full growth potential of Ice Cream as a standalone entity, once we separate from Unilever, which is planned to happen by November 2025.Ice Cream has distinct characteristics from Unilever's other operating businesses and the growth potential of Ice Cream will be better delivered under a different ownership structure. As Ice Cream company we are committed to developing and nurturing talent within our Ice Cream company. You will have ample options for career growth and exploration, allowing you to explore roles and opportunities across the new organisation. Your career development will be a priority for us, and we are dedicated to supporting your growth journey within the new company. We hope that you will want to build the new chapter of our Ice Cream history together with us.Unilever Ice Cream is the largest global Ice Cream Company in the world, with over 100 years of experience delivering a diverse range of indulgent, yet responsible, craft food experiences and treats delighting consumers. Committed to innovation, quality, and sustainability we have 35 brands, including 3 one billion Euro brands (Magnum, Wall's, Ben & Jerry's), a strong presence in over 60 countries, generating annual revenue of over $8 billion. All brands are driven to transform moments into memories through indulgent yet responsibly made and marketed products. We have a well-developed strategy to deliver growth and value creation which is clear on where to play and how to win.We turn the ordinary into the extraordinary by designing unique and innovative Ice Cream experiences that make life taste better, creating joyful experiences. In our Ice Cream business, we're crafting the future through innovation and imaginative minds, creating unique products. We spark moments of happiness for people and within the communities where we operate. However, it is not as simple as it may seem. As Ice Cream makers we are serious about happiness. With warm hearts, we create the coolest products.
Job Purpose
Are you ready to be at the heart of a transformative journey We're seeking a overheads manager to oversee all aspects of finance performance for our ERP deployment. This role is an exceptional opportunity to merge your expertise to monitor the cost of technology interventions and drive future growth. This role is a project role and will end as per the project timelines, which is likely by Jul'27, extendable up to Dec'27.
Responsibilities
- End to end governance on overheads: accountable for running monthly governance to monitor and manage the state of health on key financial metrics.
- Lead performance reviews at team level, supporting project and tech teams to deliver the Overhead plan. Provide expertise and support in managing risks, taking unstructured business decisions, and flagging key issues/opportunities to promote accountability.
- Responsible for the budgeting and controlling overheads and support reporting for specific spend types.
- Conceptualize and implement Savings Ideas, model and new programs.
- Leverage technology to simplify and streamline process and drive productivity.
Requirements
Must have:
- Prior experience in commercial finance roles
- Proven ability to partner and influence business strategy
- Experience in core financial controlling and budgetary control
- Proven ability to innovate and manage change
Nice To Have
- Experience of building and leading teams
- Experience in CPG industry
- Experience in data science and complex data modelling
Notes
Please apply via this portal as e-mail applications may not be processed. Include your Future Fit Plan if possible. By applying for this vacancy, you are confirming that you have made your Line Manager aware of your application and that you are at a point in your career where it is appropriate for you to be applying for other positions. Should you require additional information or reasonable adjustments to allow you to present your best self during this process, please contact your Talent Partner.
What We Offer
Whilst the role is advertised on a full-time basis, we would be happy to discuss possible flexible working options. We strive to achieve a family-friendly and inclusive workplace and to create possibilities for all.
Diversity At Unilever
We embrace diversity in our workforce, giving full and fair consideration to all applicants and continuing development of all employees regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity. We are happy to provide reasonable adjustments during our application and interview process to enable you to present your best self.
Location:
This role will be a global role based out of India.
ARE YOU EXCITED TO CRAFT THE ICE CREAM FUTURE
Disclaimer?
Equal Opportunity Employer: Unilever is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, or any other basis protected by applicable law, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.?
Additional Information
Unilever embraces diversity and encourages applicants from all walks of life. This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants and continuing development of all employees regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity.?
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About The Magnum Ice Cream Company
With 19.000 expert ice cream colleagues and iconic brands like Wall's, Cornetto and Ben & Jerry's, loved in 76 countries, we are the world's largest Ice Cream company leading the industry We have been taking pleasure seriously for more than 100 years, serving happiness with every lick or scoop of ice cream for generations.
About
The Magnum Ice Cream Company (formerly part of Unilever) is all about growth. Growing our business. Growing our customers businesses. Growing our people's careers. Growth begins with empowerment. So we free our people to be innovative, responsible entrepreneurs, driven and equipped to give our consumers more amazing products and unforgettable moments and having fun doing it. Here's what defines success in our organization :
- We are all about growth
- We operate with speed and simplicity
- We win together with fun
- We boldly innovate to disrupt our industry
- We care and challenge
- We are experts in the Ice Cream Category
ARE YOU EXCITED TO CRAFT THE ICE CREAM FUTURE
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