Manager – Financial Planning & Analysis

Role Purpose

This role owns and continuously improves the end-to-end financial forecasting process for the assigned Business Unit (BU). The position partners with S&OP, delivers BU targets, and leads Annual and Strategic Planning on behalf of BU Finance. The role is responsible for generating rapid sensitivity analyses for business scenarios, ensuring accurate and timely financial insights to support strategic decision-making, and acting as a bridge between the BU and other finance subfunctions.

Business Partnering & Planning

• Engage cross-functional BU stakeholders to drive S&OP discussions.
• Partner with BU teams to challenge assumptions and provide finance perspectives.
• Support prioritization, resource allocation, and strategic initiatives during annual and strategic planning cycles.
• Highlight risks and opportunities to Senior FBP, BU Leads, and Category Heads.

Forecasting & Analysis

• Own end-to-end financial forecasting processes for the BU.
• Generate multi-scenario financial models to support strategic decisions.
• Provide sensitivity analysis with quick turnaround times.
• Deliver ad-hoc financial analysis and presentations for stakeholders.

Performance Monitoring

• Track BU targets and proactively flag deviations.
• Maintain P&L accuracy and ensure financial data integrity.
• Collaborate with finance peers to implement corrective actions.
• Work with FET teams to ensure timely monthly forecast submissions and variance commentary.

Strategic & Operational Finance

• Anticipate business conditions and support proactive decision-making.
• Develop shadow costing with cross-functional teams and provide recommendations.
• Lead War Games exercises and ensure on-time completion of action plans.

Required Qualifications & Skills

Diversity & Inclusion

Unilever is committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity to drive business results and create a better future every day for employees, consumers, partners, and communities. A diverse workforce supports growth ambitions and inclusive business practices. Applicants requiring support or accessibility accommodations are encouraged to indicate this during the application process.