Unilever is currently hiring for the Senior Financial Analyst.
Function: Finance Specialist
Scope: Europe
Location: Warsaw, Poland (Hybrid)
Terms & Conditions: Full-time
EUROPE FINANCE EXCELLENCE TEAM
The Europe Finance Excellence Team (Europe FET) is on the lookout for talented individuals ready to make a real impact. As pioneers of an ‘Above Market’ design, the Europe FET plays a pivotal role in driving key finance operations. This includes month-end closing, forecasting, budget control, management reporting, cash management, and ad hoc decision support, ensuring the smooth financial functioning of European operations. Supporting an €11bn yearly revenue business across the 6 BG Led Markets and 1Unilever Europe organisation, the Europe FET needs someone passionate about finance who is eager to contribute to an environment that values collaboration, growth, and impact.
The Europe FET is characterised by its diverse and vibrant culture, bringing together finance professionals from a wide range of backgrounds. The team firmly believes that the best solutions come from a mix of perspectives, leveraging this diversity to solve challenges and foster innovation. With a location strategy based out of three geographical hubs – Kingston (London), Rotterdam, and Warsaw – the Europe FET aims to enable seamless collaboration by building centres of excellence. These hubs not only facilitate better support to our Markets and Business Groups but also create thriving environments for shared learning.
JOB PURPOSE
The FET isn’t just about numbers; it’s about people. The team cultivates an engaging and collaborative atmosphere where every member’s voice is heard and valued. There are ample opportunities to learn, take ownership of projects, and directly impact the financial health of the organisation.
For individuals looking to grow their skills within a fantastic team and help shape the future of finance operations in Europe, the Europe FET is an exciting place to be. Come be a part of a journey where finance meets innovation, and every day brings a new opportunity to make a difference.
WHAT WILL YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES BE
Supporting financial month-/quarter-/year-end closing processes for Europe
Assisting preparation and reporting of forecasts in Overheads and Brand & Marketing Investment Cost Reporting Groups
Support Record to Report allocations and reconciliations
Managing cost control processes and marketing budgets
Analysing costs and variances vs. budget
Preparing reports, analyses and tools in the Brand & Marketing Investment and Overheads areas for business partners in Europe
Participating in the process of creating journal entries for Brand & Marketing Investment and Overheads and their ongoing monitoring
Cooperation with business and finance teams to properly conduct cost analysis and financial control
Maintaining cost object Master Data in SAP
Preparing and maintaining models distributing costs across European countries and entities
Supporting actuals and forecast reconciliation
Investigating and solving reporting misalignments while staying connected with extended EU FET team members
Improving processes to ensure better data quality and reporting (including work with and development of EU FET cost reporting tools
Being open for expandability of the scope of this role along changing organisation and as the Europe FET develops
WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED
Experiences & Qualifications
Higher education, preferably in economics/finance
3+ years of experience in finance department with good understanding of accounting principles and systems
Experience at work with big data and data transformation
Experience in working with SAP is an advantage
Skills
Fluent in English (C1)
Well-developed analytical skills – in particular, effectiveness in drawing conclusions based on analyzed financial data
Very good knowledge of MS Office, especially Excel (knowledge of advanced tools as Power Pivot, Power Query and macros is the asset)
Commitment, creativity and innovation
Ability to work constructively in a team, incl. solving reporting issues
Interpersonal skills: communication skills, openness to contact with experienced stakeholders
Independence and good work organization
Ability to work under time pressure
Attitude to continuously improve professional skills
Being open to work overtime at month-end closing (used as days-off during the month in less busy periods).
WHAT WE OFFER
Annual bonus
Hybrid work and flexibility (2 days per week in the office)
Attractive benefits package including private medical care (Medicover); retirement package, private life insurance (Unum), sport package (Benefits System), 2 additional days of vacation;
Unilever shop for employees; access to the learning platform; access to Legimi; psychological support via EAP platform, and many more!
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.
