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ABOUT UNILEVER:With 3.4 billion people in over 190 countries using our products every day, Unilever is a business that makes a real impact on the world. Work on brands that are loved and improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us. We are driven by our purpose: to make sustainable living commonplace, and it is our belief that doing business the right way drives superior performance. At the heart of what we do is our people – we believe that when our people work with purpose, we will create a better business and a better world.At Unilever, your career will be a unique journey, grounded in our collaborative, and flexible working environment. Our organizational ambition centers around creating workplaces that foster equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging across all aspects of our business. We don’t believe in the ‘one size fits all’ approach and instead we will equip you with the tools you need to shape your own future.JOB PURPOSE:Unilever is where you can make a meaningful impact while helping shape the future of our business. If you're looking to grow your career in a dynamic, high-performing organization, this role could be a great fit. As the Associate Finance Manager, Factory Finance SWAT, you will become a crucial member of our Supply Chain Finance team in driving financial performance and operational excellence across our North American Foods sourcing units. This role will be based out of Chicago, IL and may require an element of travel.• Partner with the Industrial Finance Lead to provide financial oversight and business partnering across the North America Foods network, ensuring delivery against key cost, savings, and performance targets• Lead the consolidation of monthly results across all sourcing units, translating data into actionable insights for senior leadership• Drive the networks annual planning process, shaping financial targets and identifying opportunities to improve cost, waste, and operational performance.• Support high impact CAPEX investments and sourcing strategy decisions through robust business case development, financial modeling, and strategic analysis.• Act as a trusted advisor to sourcing units, driving strong financial controls, governance, and process discipline while identifying opportunities to simplify and improve ways of working across the network• Own key financial budgets, including FAR2, ensuring strong financial control and clear communication with the engineering and other support teams• Develop executive-ready performance reporting and presentations, highlighting key trends, risks, opportunities and recommended actions for senior leadersWHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCED• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related field.• Minimum of 3 years of progressive experience across Supply Chain Finance, FP&A, or commercial finance; CPG experience preferred• Experience with SAP or other related ERP systems to drive supply chain finance solutions• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to connect complex data, identify root causes, and translate findings into actionable insights.• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively influence and partner with stakeholders across all levels of the organization• Self-motivated and proactive with strong initiative, and a track record of diving into results• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, balancing multiple priorities while adapting to changing business needsPay: The pay range for this position is $88,600 to $133,000. Unilever takes into consideration a wide range of factors that are utilized in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, qualifications and education, and other business and organizational needs. Bonus: This position is bonus eligible. Benefits: Unilever employees are eligible to participate in our benefits plan. Should the employee choose to participate, they can choose from a range of benefits to include, but is not limited to, health insurance (including prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage), retirement savings benefits, life insurance and disability benefits, parental leave, sick leave, paid vacation and holidays, as well as access to numerous voluntary benefits. Any coverages for health insurance and retirement benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents. ------------------------------------At Unilever, inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. We welcome applicants from all walks of life and are committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive/succeed. All applicants will receive fair and respectful consideration, and we actively support the growth and development of every employee.Unilever is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Persons with Disabilities.For more information on your federal rights, please see Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is IllegalEmployment is subject to verification of pre-screening tests, which may include drug screening, background check, credit check and DMV check.If you are an individual with a disability in need of assistance at any time during our recruitment process, please contact us at NA.Accommodations@unilever.com. Please note: This email is reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and is not a means of inquiry about positions or application statuses. The Protected Veterans or Individuals with Disabilities AAP narratives are available for inspection by any employee or applicant for employment Monday through Friday during normal business hours at establishment.SummaryLocation: Chicago, ILType: Full time

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