Treasury Analyst

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

UNILEVER IS LOOKING FOR AN ICE CREAM – Treasury Analyst Debt and Capital 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
We are seeking a Treasury Analyst to join the treasury team for our newly independent ice cream business. This role is crucial in the treasury team ensuring our financial stability and liquidity as we transition into a standalone entity.

In addition to delivering expertise encompassing the traditional treasury areas of financial risk management, liquidity management and capital management, the new Ice Cream treasury team will reflect the principles of end-to-end ownership, collaboration, simplification and automation, to support our global operations to enable business growth.

The Analyst will report to the Head of Debt & Capital and play key role in the team and across the wider treasury group. Within the wider treasury team, there is the opportunity to be part of rotational assignments and cross-team opportunities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

We are looking for candidate who, depending on their previous experience, skills and qualifications, will be able to contribute to the core area below.

• Debt & Capital Funding (Corporate Finance)
  • Maintain and improve medium/long term cash forecast
  • Align LT cash forecast with budgets/plans
  • Support annual funding plan, assist in debt issuance and related hedging activities (e.g., interest rate and currency swaps) and Intercompany funding
  • Instruct treasury-related cash movements (interest, drawdowns, funding, dividends, etc), commercial paper program, investment of surplus cash, and debt
  • Support working capital initiatives
  • Prepare and improve debt and capital funding reporting
  • Prepare and maintain ISDAs, RCFs and other credit facilities and agreements
  • Maintain relationships with lending banks and rating agencies
  • Liaise with various functions inside and outside the business including Legal, Investor Relations, Finance
  • Leverage technology solutions to improve and automate processes

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED: 

Experiences & Qualifications

• Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or an University education with Mathematics, Physics or comparable.
• Experience: Two or more years of proven experience in a corporate treasury organisation, trading bank, commodities house or similar. Preferably in a complex, global, multi-currency organisation. May consider exceptional candidates with less experience, for example, if you interned in a relevant role.

• Technical Skills: Strong understanding of financial and/or derivatives markets and instruments (commodities, interest and currency hedging), preferably within treasury operations. Proficiency in modeling. Competence with treasury-related IT systems – please list these.

Must have competencies

• Analytical Skills: Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial data and make informed decisions. 

• Leadership: Demonstrated self-leadership and contribution to high-performing teams. 

• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with internal and external stakeholders. 

• Project Management: Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, with a focus on delivering results in a fast-paced environment. 

• Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy and attention to detail in all aspects of work. 

• Adaptability: Ability to adapt to changing business needs and work effectively under pressure. 

• Ethical Standards: High ethical standards and integrity, with a commitment to maintaining confidentiality and professionalism. 

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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