Global Performance Management Controlling & Strategy Insights Analyst

Note: Deadline for applying is 23.59 the day before the Job Posting End Date.

UNILEVER IS LOOKING FOR AN TMICC – Controlling and Strategic Insights Analyst Global Performance Management

Location: The Netherlands (Amsterdam)

Full-time: Yes

Local conditions apply  

For the recruitment of this position, we would like to emphasize that local conditions apply to the position and for this vacancy in principle we will consider candidates based in the set locations. If you are based outside of these locations and you are interested to apply, please feel free to do so but at this stage we will not take your application forward. We will only consider your application if a decision is made to also recruit outside of the set locations.

The Ice Cream division at Unilever is preparing to stand on its own, aiming to become an independent, EUR 8.3 billion publicly listed company by the end of 2025. We’re on a mission to create the ultimate snacking company.​ A place where growth, innovation, founder and ownership mentality, and performance are cultivated and rewarded. And where we craft extraordinary ice cream experiences - transforming ordinary moments into lasting memories.​ Because we know, life tastes better with ice cream.​

The Magnum Ice Cream Company 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.​  

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.  

We are investing to unlock the full growth potential of The Magnum Ice Cream Company as a standalone entity, once we separate from Unilever, which is planned to happen before the end of 2025.  

We dream big but keep things simple to act fast.​ 

If you want to grow with us, make an impact, and shape the future of Ice Cream, this is the place for you! 

JOB PURPOSE

Are you looking to grow your career in finance and gain hands-on experience in performance management and strategic insights? As a Performance Management Controlling & Strategic insights Analyst, you’ll play a key role in supporting the financial planning and performance tracking of our global ice cream business. You’ll also collaborate with the Strategy and Competitor Intelligence team to help the business stay ahead in a competitive market.

This is a unique opportunity to be part of a global transformation as we evolve from a Unilever business group into a standalone company with a lean and agile corporate centre.

Key responsibilities

• Support planning processes: Assist in preparing forecasts, budgets, and strategic plans by gathering data and coordinating with business unit finance teams.

• Track performance: Monitor financial results, help analyze variances, and support the development of performance reports and dashboards.

• Contribute to long-term planning: Provide data and analysis to support the creation of long-term financial plans.

• Reporting support: Work with the reporting team to ensure timely and accurate delivery of key performance indicators (KPIs) and financial reports.

• Data analysis: Help turn financial data into clear insights that support business decisions combining internal performance data with external market context

• Scenario planning: Assist in simulating pricing and cost outlooks in response to inflation and commodity trends.

• Cross-functional collaboration: Work closely with marketing, innovation, R&D finance, and channel finance teams to ensure performance drivers are well understood and linked to business outcomes.

• Presentation preparation: Assist in creating presentations and materials that explain financial performance to internal stakeholders.

• Competitor analysis: Support the CI team with insightful analysis of global and local competitors, including performance benchmarking and innovation tracking.

• Market intelligence: Use tools like Nielsen and Euromonitor to help assess market size, growth, share, and brand performance of key competitors.

• Business integration: Help ensure competitor insights are embedded into core business processes such as Integrated Business Planning (IBP), innovation reviews, and strategic planning.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO SUCCEED

Experiences & Qualifications

• Experience in financial planning & analysis, or business partnering

• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and financial systems (e.g., SAP, Power BI)

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset

• Clear and effective communication skills

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines

• Collaborative and team-oriented approach

• Eagerness to learn and improve processes

What we’re looking for:

You take pride in delivering accurate, high-quality work and are motivated by the opportunity to make a difference. You’re curious, proactive, and enjoy solving problems through data. You’re comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and are excited to be part of a team that’s building something new. Most importantly, you enjoy working with others and contributing to shared success.

• Critical SOL (Standards of Leadership) Behaviors

  • PASSION FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE: Takes personal responsibility and accountability for execution and results. Generates intensity and focus to motivate people to deliver results at speed.

  • PERSONAL MASTERY: Sets high standards for themselves. Actively builds own wellbeing and resilience.

  • TALENT CATALYST: Invests in people – coaches individuals and teams to realize their full potential. Creates an inclusive climate, empowering everyone to be at their best. Inspires powerful teamwork and collaboration, connecting people for better results.

  • CONSUMER LOVE: Brings the voice of the consumer into everything we do, always.

  • BUSINESS ACUMEN: Creates opportunities for profitable growth through the core and beyond.

WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU?

Unilever is the place where you can be yourself and bring your purpose to life with the work that you do – creating a better business and a better world. We offer an exciting & dynamic work environment where you can make things happen. Furthermore, we offer some great reward and benefits!   

• Attractive total remuneration package; excellent company pension, bonus and share scheme.  

• Flexible cross-disciplinary career opportunities and a wealth of training opportunities & wellbeing resources whenever and wherever.   

• Plenty of company-paid holidays to further ensure your work-life balance is maintained.   

• We encourage an inclusive culture, which comes to life with interchangeable public holidays, paid paternity leave of 6 weeks and our transgender policy.   

• Under the Hybrid Working principles, you will be expected to spend a minimum of 40% in the office or at customers, suppliers or partners to connect and collaborate.  For the time you work from home, we will ensure you are well equipped. When you are at the office, you can enjoy our tasty canteen with prepped food and own products. 

• Informal culture and being the first one trying our new products.    

• My Fitness Plan (reduction on your Fitness Subscription).  

• Home work allowance 

• Company laptop and mobile phone 

• Green Mobility Policy 

EXCITED?

Join Unilever and our team! To apply, you must do so online. Please do not forget to upload your CV and a motivation letter.  Your application will be reviewed against our requirements, and we will be in touch shortly after the closing date to provide you with an update on the status of your application.  

Looking forward to meeting you!    

Please note this is a Direct Search led by Unilever. Applications from agencies will not be accepted, nor will fees be paid for unsolicited CVs.   

Equal Opportunity Employer: Unilever is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, disability, age, parenthood, pregnancy or any other basis protected by applicable law, and will not be discriminated against.

By highlighting the gender diversity at the workplace, Unilever encourages women equally men to apply. If you look for a job after a long career break or after any type of leave, do not hesitate to apply.

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