Supply Chain Finance Cost Management Lead

Unilever is currently hiring for a Supply Chain Finance Cost Management Lead

Function : Finance

Reports to : SC Finance Director

Scope : Southern Africa

Location : Johannesburg / Durban travelling between Factories & 3P Manufacturing sites

Terms & Conditions : Local terms. Full time, Permanent

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 inclusive, collaborative, and flexible working environment. 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

This role is required to maintain strong accounting controls aligned with the Unilever’s Global Financial Controls Framework (GFCF). Output from this role will impact SC P&L and Balance sheet lines for all Southern Africa. This role is a member of the SC Finance Leadership team and drives the controls and savings agendas for SC with a primary focus on production sites.

The Purpose Of The Role Is To

• Support the production team (factories and 3P) with financial insights to deliver key projects and business cases aligned to business targets to drive a cost competitive agile Supply Chain organisation. This role drives Sourcing Unit cost optimisation, delivering the Net Productivity agenda and driving down waste at the factory and 3P sites.
• Build and manage relationships with key stakeholders in the Supply Chain organisation, the wider Unilever business and third parties.

What Will Your Main Responsibilities Be

Assess adequacy of existing controls in SC, especially factory and 3P operations, in relation to identified business risk. Develop efficient controls, adequate to address identified risk in line with GFCF.

Drive a cost competitive agile Supply Chain organisation through Sourcing Unit cost optimization

Provide insights on production spend by supplier

Talent development

Steer Business Performance and provide Decision support

Experiences & Qualifications & Skills

Qualification : Professional qualification in accountancy – CA or CIMA

Experience

Leadership

Equal Opportunities Employer Statement

Unilever is an equal opportunities employer and committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. We are intentional in employing the best talent that reflects the demographics of our country and which will help build representation of currently under‑represented groups. We therefore invite applications from all candidates representing diversity of age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief. When appointing potential candidates, the South African Employment Equity and Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment Legislation will be considered.

We are required by law to verify your ability to work lawfully in South Africa. If you are applying as a foreign national, please note that you may be requested to provide supporting documents supporting this.

This is an office‑based role in Durban OR Johannesburg and requires 100% of time attendance on site.

Application Information

ARE YOU INTERESTED?

Please apply via this portal as e‑mail applications will not be processed. By applying to this role, you are confirming that you have informed your Line Manager and that you are at a point in your career with Unilever where it is appropriate for you to be applying for other positions.

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