IC Global Performance Controlling Manager

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

UNILEVER IS LOOKING FOR AN TMICC – Global Performance Controlling Manager

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 ready to take the next step in your finance career and help shape the future of one of the world’s most iconic categories? As Global Performance Controlling Manager, you’ll play a key role in driving performance across our global ice cream business. You’ll support strategic planning, lead performance analysis, and partner with senior stakeholders to deliver insights that drive growth.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a transformation journey as we evolve from a Unilever business group into a standalone company with a lean, agile corporate centre

WHAT WILL YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES BE

• Support planning cycles: Manage the forecasting, budgeting, and strategic planning processes for the ice cream business, working closely with business unit finance teams.

• Performance tracking: Monitor financial performance, analyze variances, and provide actionable insights to improve results.

• Support long-term strategy: Contribute to the development of long-term financial plans in collaboration with BU CFOs and the Ice Cream leadership team.

• Drive reporting excellence: Partner with the reporting hub to ensure timely, accurate, and insightful financial reporting and KPI tracking.

• Enable data-driven decisions: Translate financial data into clear business insights and support decision-making across the organization.

• Simplify and automate: Identify opportunities to streamline reporting and planning processes, working with the D&A team to drive automation.

• Communicate with impact: Prepare and deliver presentations that clearly explain financial performance and support strategic conversations with internal stakeholders.

• Support transformation: Play an active role in building a best-in-class FP&A function as we transition to a standalone company

WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO SUCCEED

Experiences & Qualifications

• Experience in financial planning & analysis, or business partnering

• Strong track record in performance management and financial reporting

• Experience in a multinational or matrixed environment preferred

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

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Excellent communication and storytelling abilities

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines

• Collaborative mindset and ability to influence across functions

• Proactive, curious, and eager to drive continuous improvement

What we’re looking for:

You are someone who takes full ownership of outcomes, consistently demonstrating a strong commitment to delivering high-quality results. Your motivation stems not only from achieving targets but from a deep understanding of how performance drives business success.

You possess a strategic mindset, with the ability to interpret complex data and align it with broader business objectives. Your analytical approach enables you to identify key insights and contribute meaningfully to strategic decision-making.

You are highly adaptable and thrive in dynamic, fast-paced environments. Change is not a disruption but an opportunity—one you embrace with a proactive and solution-oriented attitude. Your resilience and flexibility allow you to navigate transformation with confidence and clarity.

Collaboration is central to your working style. You build strong, respectful relationships across teams and functions, fostering a culture of trust and shared success. Your ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively ensures that you are a valued partner in any team setting.

• 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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