Join us at Unilever Israel and be part of the world’s most successful, purpose-led business. Work with brands that are well-loved in country and around the world, that improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us.

Every individual here can bring their purpose to life through their work. You will be surrounded by inspiring people, great leaders, and supportive peers. Among them, you will shape your own career adventure, bring fresh ideas to the table, and simply be you.

As a Finance Manager at Unilever Food Solutions, you play a crucial role in driving financial stability, strategic decision-making, and business development within our dynamic global business unit.

We are seeking an individual with a strong entrepreneurial spirit, excellent financial acumen, and the ability to lead a high-performing finance team. If you are a proactive risk-taker ready to make a significant impact in a fast-growing environment, we invite you to join our passionate team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A):

Develop and manage comprehensive financial plans, budgets, and forecasts for UFS.

Analyze financial data, performance metrics, and market trends to provide valuable insights and recommendations.

• Budgeting and Cost Control:

Create, monitor, and manage budgets to ensure financial stability.

Implement effective cost control measures and identify areas for efficiency improvement, including TMI investment and MIX improvement.

Financial Reporting:

Prepare and present accurate and timely financial reports to both local and global management teams.

• Financial Decision Support:

Provide strategic financial insights and analysis to support key decision-making processes.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Customer Development and Marketing, to assess the financial implications of business initiatives.

• Financial Policies and Procedures:

Establish and enforce transparent financial policies and procedures, ensuring compliance and accountability.

• Talent Development:

Foster financial acumen among UFS team members.

Develop the capabilities of the financial team through mentoring and training initiatives.

• Building Connectivity within Local Finance Community:

Engage with the local finance leadership team and share service team to provide sufficient support to the FS business.

Support and contribute to local finance agendas.

Requirements:

• 5+ years of progressive finance experience with a solid understanding of P&L and Balance Sheet.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, accounting, or a related field.
• Experience in the food service industry is preferred.
• Owner’s mindset towards business challenges, with the ability to provide fact-based solutions.
• Strong communication, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and influencing skills, with a focus on business partnering.
• Benefit (not a must): experienced in oversee the BI & Data Team, ensuring effective decision-making reports, data visibility, and utilization of the UL data lake for GTM purposes. Drive CRM designing initiatives to enhance business intelligence.