Assistant Manager - SCFS Operations

Job description Job Title: Assistant Manager - SCFS Operations Location: Bangalore ABOUT UNILEVER: 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. ABOUT UNIOPS: Within the service catalogue of UniOps, Commercial Experience organisation is responsible for the management and delivery of finance and supplier services globally. FUNCTION AND SERVICE LINE INTRODUCTION In this role you will work as part of the Global Supply Chain Finance Services (SCFS) team at Unilever. At SCFS we aim to create value through continuous global impact on the financial results of Unilever and we live a strong purpose inspired to make an impact . Our operational scope includes costing, accounting, reporting and controlling activities within the domain of Supply Chain Finance. We work in a dynamic environment with significant change in ways of working resulting from continuous improvement projects, automated/robotised solutions, data driven insights. With our ambitious continuous improvement and new scope agenda, we are focusing on different aspects. Redesigning the global process models, process optimizations by utilizing third party service provider and technology solutions, lead and own the design of global/regional projects. Ensure compliance in financial controls and develop solutions to drive analytics and insights. SCFS activities are delivered from locations across 3 continents - Europe (Poland), Americas (Mexico) and Asia (India). PURPOSE OF THE ROLE Assistant Finance Manager gives support to the Supply chain Finance teams in business, by performing various day to day operational activities on their behalf, discussing and sharing relevant information and assumptions behind these activities so that SCF Business teams can concentrate on their core business partnering tasks. WHAT WILL YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES BE Governing the service delivery of the processes with 3PSP Business Partner and First point of contact within Unilever for relevant processes Design support for assigned SCF processes Manage effective service delivery, creating exceptional user experience in stakeholder community In depth understanding of business systems and tools GFCF controls understanding, documentation and attend / support SOX and other Audits Data mining and KPI development Driving Excellence in service delivery and continuous improvements Support internal discussions by sharing Global picture with right facts Benchmark processes across the globe to spot and and drive opportunities to harmonize or implement more efficient ways of working Support / Lead various projects touching the processes governed by Global SCFS or implementation of new scope activities Support the deployment of the M&A and disposal agenda across globe Financial accounting accruals, SCFS results reporting and Project accounting EXPERIENCES & QUALIFICATIONS Necessary Experience & Qualifications Masters or Bachelors degree in finance or equivalent experience Background in Finance (> 3 years experience) Prior experience in Finance and Accounting (e. g. SU finance) Experience in Project management English fluency (Business level) Preferred Experience & Qualifications Project Management, knowledge transfer or production controlling experience would be an adventage. SKILLS - Financial Accounting and Reporting knowledge Analytical thinking and problem-solving mind-set. Effective Communication: Fluent in English, oral and written Prioritization and Planning of own agenda Forward looking approach and ability to provide what if analysis A strong customer and service centric mindset Stakeholders Management IT skills - excellent level of computer literacy (incl excel & SAP) Team working - demonstrate commitment to the team in helping to achieve goals; proactively share best practice, ideas and insights