Assistant Finance Manager

Requisition Id: R-1169217

Role Title: Assistant Finance Manager

Work Location: Mumbai - HO

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.

Main Job Purpose
This role supports the Competitor Intelligence and Cost Transformation agenda for the company. It is a strategic finance role that blends analytics, external orientation, and business partnering to help sharpen the company’s strategy and operations
Key Responsibilities – support the CI & Cost Transformation manager in the below responsibilities

Competitor Intelligence
• Assess competitor results and strategies to benchmark performance with competitor set and deliver insights to senior leadership
• Assess impact of industry trends, regulatory changes and macro-economic events on competitor set
• Conduct deep dives to decode competition playbook and pre-empt competitive actions

Cost Transformation lead
• Own and manage cost savings roadmap across functions & divisions
• Identify cost saving opportunities with strong data analytics, internal and external benchmarking and cross functional collaboration
• Lead governance frameworks and ensure robust tracking and dashboards to monitor savings progress, validate impact, and report to senior leadership

Eligibility criteria - CA or MBA with 2 or more years of experience

Key Skills Needed
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong business acumen and story-telling ability
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• External orientation and curiosity about market dynamics
• Proficiency in Excel, Powerpoint, Power BI, and data visualization tools
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.

Inner Game
Purpose & Service: Strong influencing skills and a challenger mindset.
Personal Mastery: Analytical power, judgment, and initiative.
Agility: External orientation and courage to challenge status quo.

Outer Game
Business Acumen: Holistic understanding of business and digital fluency.
Talent Catalyst: Ability to build networks and promote CI awareness.
Passion for High Performance: Energizing others through insights and capability building

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