Procurement Finance Manager

Job description

Unilever is one of the world's leading suppliers of fast moving consumer goods with strong operations in more than 100 countries and sales in 190. With products that are used over two billion times a day around the world, we work to create a better future every day and help people feel good, look good and get more out of life with brands and services that are good for them and good for others. Dedicated to serving consumers and the communities where we live, work and play, Unilever employs more than 168,000 people worldwide.

Procurement Finance Manager

Background

The role is focused on value partnering the within the Global Procurement.

The job entails the following:

Drive value creation agenda in the network (short/medium/long term)

Analysis of market insights to provide trigger business decisions

Active interaction / engagement with the Network

Build category connect and close engagement with cluster finance teams

Key Responsibilities:

Value Creation:

· Unlock key strategic initiatives within the network
· Work closely with project owner to define opportunities and holistic review
· Interaction where needed with cluster finance teams
· Develop model to operationalise business assessments (link with business model team)
· Assign finance resources to high value/impact cases
· Type of projects involved: network source mix optimisation, suppliers' migration, address over/under capacity issues, license agreements etc.

Cash Flow Delivery

· Explore benefits and drive opportunities for payment extensions in D markets
· Align with cluster finance teams on approach and implementation

Business Connect

· Build / enhance category connect
· Provide materials market insights
· Review / Monitor VIP savings delivery

Other key Accountabilities

· Financial Assessment on top suppliers
· Monitor of Network Overheads budget

Effectively manage the Global network finance team

· Ensure team members have the required skills and competencies to do their roles through providing support, coaching, development and mentoring
· Ensure team members achieve their role objectives through engaging in performance management processes and in line with our Performance Culture
· Effectively manage team changes & issues such as promotions, resignations; absence management and so on according to the Company guidelines.

Education / Experiences

· A 4-year degree from an accredited college or university (Bsc./Msc.) with emphasis on the areas of business, economics, finance, procurement finance, or comparable professional education
· At least 3-5 years work experience in a similar role
· Appropriate functional business experience in procurement chain with a proven track record of strategic analysis, team leadership (2-5 direct reports)
· Strong analytical and presentation skills
· Fluent English skills are a must
· Alliance and relationship management skills

What we offer:

· Agile work (e. g. flextime, home office)
· Wide range of training opportunities and development prospects
· Attractive remuneration and additional financial benefits
· Centrally located in Schaffhausen (2min from the main train station) in a very divers and international environment
· Global role within a fast paced, multinational company

Should you require any additional information please contact Talent Advisor Switzerland, Daryl Alther on

We very much look forward to your online application!