Senior Executive - GMR Operations

WHAT WILL YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES BE

• Coordinate with BU Finance, SCFS team, O2C team and business owners to gather inputs for updating in forecasting tool for reporting
• Generation of reports compatible with other planning tools.
• Review/ensure that master data in Unilever systems is accurately captured in forecasting system (E.g.: Price Masters, Product Hierarchies, Allocation Rules)
• Supporting Demand Planners in volume upload into forecast system
• Managing forecast input providers and budget owners and ensuring process discipline to deliver timely and accurate monthly rolling forecast
• Running forecast process within agreed timelines through the use of forecasting system and delivering dashboards & analytics
• Providing technical advice / guidance to BU Finance team, clarifications etc
• Assisting on forecast system changes to enable simplification / automation of dashboards, changing analytics / dashboards based on evolution of business requirements
• Preparation of standard Perf Mgt Deck which covers actuals, forecast, analytics of financial data
• Supporting finance master data related changes
• Supporting review of financial risks & controls relating to Group Management reporting
• Ensuring timely delivery of month end activities with support of outsourced third-party service providers
• Maintain a comprehensive issue log, documenting all reported issues with clear details such as descriptions, priorities, and statuses.
• Communicate unresolved or escalated issues to relevant leadership or stakeholders. Recommend process in monthly Governance meetings.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO SUCCEED

Experiences & Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant or an equivalent Business Management degree in finance and accounts with 5-7 years of overall experience in Financial planning & Budgeting and Analytics / Forecasting & Reporting
• Ability to network and influence cross functional stakeholders
• Strong problem-solving abilities with a keen eye for detail.
• Excellent communication skills to present data-driven stories effectively.
• Basic understanding in forecasting tools
• Excellent communication skills to present complex data in a clear and concise manner
• Go-getter attitude with an assertive leadership style
• Knowledge in understanding Unilever Master Data Business Unit Hierarchy, Product Hierarchy etc

Skills

• Ability to manage varied stakeholders including third party service providers for effectively running operations
• Ability to work cross functionally across Comex service lines finance, GCAD ,GPM , IT etc
• Solid working knowledge in various business processes & strong finance knowledge
• Ability to create impact with governance & communication
• Risk management knowledge to spot the possible risks and proactively mitigate them. Ability to sharply articulate risks and propose solutions to mitigate potential delays, opportunity to demonstrate agility
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build effective relationships with senior stakeholders, extended teams and external parties
• Experience and awareness of working in a global role, demonstrate awareness and empathy to cultural diversity
• Ability to work under pressure and at times in ambiguous situations
• Comfortable to stretch /work in nights shifts for the critical submission days

Leadership

• You are an inclusive motivator of people. Your team deliver with real passion, growing and learning from each other whilst delivering quick wins.
• You are still responsible for your own results, you also need to motivate others to deliver with passion, creating an inclusive and engaging climate around you. You can balance challenge with support and coaching. You understand the wider business context and you are emotionally intelligent enough to motivate people to deliver what is needed.

Critical Behaviors

• Deliver with excellence:

  Takes personal responsibility and accountability for execution and results. Generates intensity and focus to motivate people to deliver results at speed.

• Care Deeply:

  Brings the voice of the consumer into everything we do, always.

• Stay three steps ahead

  : Able to understand the impact of actions being performed. Planning for the best outcome considering all possible scenarios.

• Focus on what counts

  : Being laser focused on delivering committed targets with right prioritization among conflicting priorities