Assistant Manager/Manager - Supply Chain Finance

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• Location: Unilever Sri Lanka Head Office

• Terms & Conditions: Full-time role

Job Purpose
We are looking for a finance professional to support key areas of the Supply Chain, including Indirect Costs, Inventory, Business Waste, Fixed Assets, and Savings & Controls. In this role, you will help the business make sound financial decisions by ensuring cost discipline, strong financial controls, and clear insights. You will work closely with Supply Chain and cross-functional teams to drive efficiency, manage risks, and support initiatives that create sustainable value.

You’ll be part of a team that believes in doing work that matters — for people and the planet. Because here, we don’t just hire for jobs. We invite you to be part of something bigger.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead forecasting, tracking, and governance of Supply Chain Indirect Costs (people costs, travel & expenses, IT, and third-party services).

• Manage inventory forecasting, reporting, analysis, and provisions to ensure accuracy and visibility.

• Coordinate physical stock verifications and ensure compliance with internal control standards.

• Lead business waste governance, including write-offs, provisions, disposals, and root-cause analysis.

• Own savings governance, including planning, validation, tracking, and reporting of cost-saving initiatives; facilitate regular reviews with Supply Chain leadership.

• Lead fixed asset governance, including asset tagging, capitalization accuracy, capital work-in-progress (CWIP) monitoring, and verification cycles.

• Ensure strong financial controls and compliance, supporting statutory, internal, and corporate audits.

• Support month-end close activities, including journals, reconciliations, and performance reporting.

• Partner with cross-functional teams to improve cost efficiency, strengthen financial transparency, and support decision-making.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years’ experience in Finance or Supply Chain Finance.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Management, Finance or related fields.

• Strong experience in cost modelling, forecasting, financial analysis and controls.

• Proficiency in Excel, SAP, data analytics and PowerPoint.

• Strong stakeholder management and ability to convert data into actionable insights.

Preferred Qualifications

• Part/ fully qualified Post graduate programs and/ or professional qualifications such as CIMA/ACCA would be an added advantage.

• Experience in Finance, Supply Chain, or FMCG environments.

• Familiarity with SAP/ERP systems and financial controls.

At Unilever, inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. We welcome applicants from all walks of life and are committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive/succeed. All applicants will receive fair and respectful consideration, and we actively support the growth and development of every employee.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Work arrangement: Head office based

• Travel: Event driven for site visits

• Right to Work: Must be legally eligible to work in Sri Lanka

• Global Mobility: Not applicable

Unilever is an organisation committed to equity, inclusion and diversity to drive our business results and create a better future, every day, for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. At Unilever we are interested in every individual bringing their ‘Whole Self’ to work and this includes you! Thus if you require any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of your application so that we can support you through your recruitment journey.