Ice Cream Canada Sr Finance Analyst

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Job Title: Ice Cream Canada Sr Finance Analyst

Location: Toronto, Canada

Terms & Conditions: Full time, International assignment is not available for this role and relocation for local and international candidates is not provided.

If you want to work for a global, leading Ice Cream player with €7.9bn Turn Over in 2023, come join Unilever Ice Cream! The Ice Cream business is operating in a highly attractive category, as we are part of the 1 trillion snacking and refreshment industry, growing consistently at high pace. We have strong brands equities: 5 of top 10 selling brands including Ben & Jerry’s, Breyers, Magnum, Talenti, Popsicle, Good Humor, Klondike, and Yasso. We are investing to unlock the full growth potential of Ice Cream as a standalone entity, once we separate from Unilever, which is planned to happen by November 2025.

Ice Cream has distinct characteristics from Unilever’s other operating businesses and the growth potential of Ice Cream will be better delivered under a different ownership structure. As Ice Cream company we are committed to developing and nurturing talent as we build our diverse and inclusive culture. You will have ample options for career growth and exploration, allowing you for you to explore roles and opportunities across the new organisation. Your career development will be a priority for us, and we are dedicated to supporting your growth journey within the new company. We hope that you will want to build the new chapter of our Ice Cream history together with us.

Background & Purpose of the Job

In this role, you will drive valuable analytics and influence decision-making within with the cross-functional team to achieve our business goals. As part of Unilever Canada’s Finance team, you will report to Finance Manager.

What You will Do

Financial Analytics to Accelerate Growth and Profitability

1. Drive insightful, fact-based decision-making through objective analysis and knowledge of our consumers and customers within our broad cross-functional team.
2. Provide an unbiased view of business risks and opportunities and evaluate trade-offs considering both short and long-term business targets.
3. Lead development of robust innovation business cases to accelerate profitability growth through evaluating alternatives, important assumptions and ensure plans are re-aligned with relevant strategies.
4. Business partner with cross-functional teams, make recommendations and influence senior partners.
5. Review performance vs plans and understand variances to ensure appropriate actionable to further accelerate results or address issues.

Other / Ad-Hoc

1. Undertake special and ad-hoc projects to improve portfolio assortment, pricing and promotional strategies or profitability.
2. Lead financial assessment and/or integration of our brand acquisitions as well as evaluation of brand exits.
3. Implement continuous improvement principles and simplification initiatives to improve financial/business processes while ensuring the integrity of financial data.

Who You Are:

1. You love to win, and have fun doing it: Models success and fulfillment, achieves satisfaction by helping others to continue developing their skills.
2. You’re a change maker: Given the rapid pace of change in our portfolio, the AFM needs to partner with brand to drive change in the way we manage the business and to ensure we grow in a profitable, sustainable way.
3. You’re a culture & change champion: Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to build collaborative relationships with multiple and diverse stakeholders.

What You Need To Succeed:

Experiences & Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field; MBA or professional accounting qualification (CPA, CMA) preferred.
2. Minimum of 2 years of experience in a finance role, with a focus on business partnering, preferably in a marketing or customer development environment.
3. Strong analytical and financial modelling skills.
4. Proficiency in financial software and ERP systems.
5. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
6. Ability to influence and build strong relationships with non-financial stakeholders.

LEADERSHIP:

Critical SOL (Standards of Leadership) Behaviors

1. PERSONAL MASTERY: Sets high standards for themselves. Has emotional intelligence to take feedback, manage mood and motivations, and build empathy for others.
2. PASSION FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE: Generates intensity and focus to motivate people to deliver results at speed. Takes personal responsibility and accountability for execution and results.
3. TALENT CATALYST: Invests in people – coaches individuals and teams to realize their full potential. Creates an inclusive climate, empowering everyone to be at their best.
4. BUSINESS ACUMEN: Creates sustainable growth with purpose, engaging different partners across the system for change.

Pay: The pay range for this position is $58,200 to $87,200. 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.

Long-Term Incentive (LTI): This position is LTI 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.

What We Can Offer You

Meet the Women of Customer Development | Culture for Growth | Top Notch Employee Health & Well Being Benefits | Every Voice Matters | Global Reach | Life at Unilever | Careers with Purpose | World Class Career Development Programs | Check Out Our Space | Focus On Sustainability

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Unilever Canada is an organization committed to diversity and inclusion to drive our business results and create a better future every day for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national or ethnic origin, marital status, family status, disability, genetic characteristics, and a conviction for which a pardon has been granted.

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