Unilever

Global Cost Control

Geplaatst 9 dec. 2021
Project ID: UNILJP00013780
Plaats
Rotterdam
Uren
40 Uur/week
Periode
6 maanden
Start: 13 dec. 2021
Einde: 30 jun. 2022
Tarief
59 - 83 €/uur
Uiterste voorsteldatum: 14 dec. 2021 00:00

About The Business
Unilever is proud of its tea business, the biggest in the world, with world class purpose driven brands such as Lipton, TAZO, PG tips and Pukka. Recently, Unilever decided to separate the Tea business to ensure it can best achieve its potential and renamed it to ekaterra to facilitate its separation to a standalone entity. eka stands for unity and one purpose while terra stands for earth and nature. As ekaterra we are united in one purpose: growing a world of wellbeing through the regenerative power of plants.  

Unilever is reviewing several options for separation, including a demerger, an initial public offering, a disposal or through partnership models. Unilever will retain the tea businesses in India, Nepal and Indonesia, and the partnership interests in the ready-to-drink Tea joint ventures. 

  

Present in more than 100 countries, ekaterra generated revenues of €2 billion in 2019. With 13 production factories in 4 continents and tea growing estates in 3 countries, ekaterra is a profitable and growing business offering a world of wellbeing with the regenerative power of plants to hundreds of millions of consumers. As a standalone entity, ekaterra is even better positioned to lead the industry with dedicated focus driving greater growth and value.  

Combining the strength and scale of its global iconic brands with speed and agility, ekaterra is brewing a ‘corporate start-up’ mindset that’s opening up new opportunities to flourish every day – both for its business and its people. 

 

At ekaterra, we work alongside people who put consumer love at the heart of every decision. Diverse minds who celebrate new ideas, share our values and the commitment we have for the wellbeing of all. In return, we create an environment that gives our people space and freedom, where they can grow as leaders. A connected community where ideas can thrive. Where you explore new challenges. Learning all you need to master your field, and even more about yourself.  
Be part of this amazing blend. Join us and help us grow a better world of wellbeing and a better you. 


Role Description: 

What are the key tasks within this role (short description)?
Global FP&A are a small but powerful and impactful team positioned centrally within the finance organization of ekaterra. FP&A are ultimately responsible for all matters of planning, budgeting and forecast with the goal of unlocking and driving performance through world class business partnering to both senior global and geography leaders.

 

The role of the Global Cost Control within the FP&A team is to 
   • Ensure ekaterra have a firm foundation for our core responsibilities of planning, budget and forecasting of global ekaterra costs (including General Overheads and Brand & Marketing Investments)
   • Support the design, validation and implementation of global cost control tools and capabilities (B&MI/OVH)
   • Drive the accuracy, integrity, transparency and accountability to our in-year budgets and develop future year plans 
   • Drive automation and optimization agenda in our tools and WoW, utilizing tools such as Power BI

 

What are the main responsibilities that must be facilitated within this role?
   • E2E control of global functional budgets (Non People/People), including budgeting, forecasting and ongoing tracking activities. Ensuring delivery to in year budget.
   • E2E control of global B&MI budgets, including budgeting, forecasting and ongoing tracking activities
   • Support the design, creation and embedding of the cost centre structure (local and global) under ekaterra both in interim (Unilever ERPs) and end state (ekaterra S4HANA)
   • Embed best in class WoW and reporting suites (initially offline manual, with end goal to be automated and ‘online’) to consolidate an accurate total picture on all global/central costs (OVH/B&MI) and Total Tea OVH
   • Maintain quality, accuracy and integrity of Unilever global cost centre structure to ensure fit for purpose, working closely with Unilever I&A and Global OH teams where appropriate
   • Own appropriate submissions to relevant reporting system (Unilever iFinance) for global costs incurred and global cost forecasts under ekaterra 
   • Support the creation and embedding of DRA (dynamic resource allocation) ways of working and tools
   • Support the creation and embedding  of statistical cost allocation practices and oversee accurate completion from within your team
   • Develop cost control understanding and capabilities across the organization

Scope/interfaces/relevant stakeholders for this role?
   • Reporting Line ; Global FP&A Director (ekaterra)
   • All Global ekaterra budget holders (eLT) / PMO budget controller / Unilever I&A and Overhead teams 
   • Task horizon; Temporary

 

Flexibility for this Role (Working Model, Mobility):
   • Open towards flexible working models
   • In principle office-based, currently working from home due to CV19 restrictions
   • Travel 10%, or now limited due to CV19 restrictions


Requirements:
Candidate Background (hard facts):


Educational Background/Work History:
Must Have:
   • A university degree in any discipline
   • Minimum 5 years’ experience in FMCG industry
   • Worked in Multi-national complex companies & global roles
   • Advance excel skills
   • Experience in the use and development of Power BI (or equivalent) a plus

 

Professional Knowledge/Skill Requirements:
Must Have:
   • Cost control and budget management experience, in particular in overheads
   • Experience with Unilever reporting tools (iFinance) very beneficial
   • S4HANA experience a benefit but not essential
   • Proven track record of designing and embedding new ways of working from scratch
   • Excellent attention to detail even when under pressure
   • Ability to communicate clearly and hold others to account at all levels of seniority 
   • Ability to communicate and drive accountability to senior (board level) leaders
   • Structured thinking and planning with high level of problem-solving 
   • Fluent in English language

 

Excited About The Role?
Please apply online. Your application will be reviewed against our requirements and we will be in touch to provide you with an update on the status of your application.  
 
By applying for this vacancy, you are confirming that you have made your Line Manager aware of your application and you are eligible to apply for new internal opportunities.  
 
Should you require additional information, please contact please contact the Recruitment Specialist 

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