Vacancy for post of General Manager finance in Hindustan Unilever Limited

 

ABOUT UNILEVER:

Be part of the world’s most successful, purpose-led business. Work with brands that are well-loved around the world, that improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us. We promote innovation, big and small, to make our business win and grow; and we believe in business as a force for good. Unleash your curiosity, challenge ideas and disrupt processes; use your energy to make this happen. Our brilliant business

leaders and colleagues provide mentorship and inspiration, so you can be at your best. Every day, nine out of ten Indian households use our products to feel good, look good and get more out of life – giving us a unique opportunity to build a brighter future.

Every individual here can bring their purpose to life through their work. Join us and you’ll be surrounded by inspiring leaders and supportive peers. Among them, you’ll channel your purpose, bring fresh ideas to the table, and simply be you. As you work to make a real impact on the business and the world, we’ll work to help you become a better you.

We are looking to hire a General Manager – Finance based in Mumbai

Here is how your day at Unilever would look like:

·       Collaborating the Category Head/ Function Head in the development and execution of the category/ function strategic plans

·       Provide financial visibility on the business vertical performance vs. strategy, identification of hot spots and solution planning

·       Lead active portfolio reviews to facilitate priority setting and funnel management

·       Make the right interventions to keep on track and when necessary, redirecting resources as new risks and opportunities emerge

·       Development of business cases for global innovations

·       Monitoring innovations and post-launch evaluations

·       Lead the annual CIP planning process, handling key interfaces and facilitating trade-offs/choices on project prioritisation. Ensure controls are in place to effectively own the category budget.

·       Drive Margin Accretive Innovation as part of category innovation process

·       Evaluate risk and opportunities on margin to help prioritize cross functional team resources

·       Max the Mix through prioritisation of growth opportunities

·       Evaluate and make Business case for M & A opportunities

·       Drive 5S agenda for the categories with Cross functional teams

Key Skills & Requirement:

·       Business experience, demonstrating a consistent record of delivery across business cohorts, accounting, other streams in finance. Ability to understand business drivers and strategic thrusts of the organization will be a requirement

·       Ability to assimilate information and learn quickly and turn ambiguity into an opportunity for creative solution

·       Form relationships internally (the MC and Category leadership organization) to drive forward the agenda.

·       Excellent communication and social skills facilitating the rapid establishment of constructive relationships and personal credibility

·       Ability to constructively challenge partners, to demonstrate resilience in significant / difficult situations

·       Potential to progress further in the organization

·       Ability to accord to the functional agenda

·       Demonstrated track record of strong business and financial delivery

·       Strong business liaison experience is critical

·       Experience with project management or leading co-wide/global initiatives

·       Prior experience in a complex matrix organization

·       12+ years of experience 

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