Ice Cream UKI CFO

Job Title: Ice Cream UKI CFO

Location: Kingston

Work-Level: 3X

ABOUT ICE CREAM

We spark moments of happiness for people and within the communities where we operate. As ice cream makers, we are serious about happiness. With warm hearts, we create the coolest products. We are the proof that an unbroken chain of happier people works - for a happy planet and winning smiles. As the largest ice cream company in the world, we have over 100 years of experience in delivering smiles, and we plan to continue this for many more years to come, with our people and planet first.

We have 35 brands, including 3 one billion Euro brands (Magnum, Wall's, Ben & Jerry's), in over 60 countries. All driven to spread happiness through indulgent yet responsibly made and marketed products. We have a well-developed strategy to deliver growth and value creation which is clear on where to play and how to win.

ABOUT ICE CREAM FINANCE

This is your chance for a 'once in a lifetime' career experience, playing a part in the creation of a fully independent, new Ice Cream organisation. In Ice Cream Finance, we are seizing this unique opportunity to reset the role of Finance, with a conscious move from being function-led to business-led. Together we will become the best and most admired finance team in the world, focusing on value creation, trailblazing future-fit financial processes and technology, and by becoming a training ground for financial craftsmanship that will be the envy of everyone.

Imagine the benefits of working within a single category, where everyone and everything is laser-focused on the same goal, where there's opportunity to develop deep and wide understanding of the business economics and international ecosystem of a single category and to translate that into value creation.

With Ice Cream Finance, you will operate with more freedom and in ways not always possible in legacy finance functions; and with end-to-end responsibility, you will be an empowered and accountable decision maker, free from the complexities and conflicting priorities of a matrix organisation.

The role of Finance in this momentous moment is staggering, exciting, and yes...a little daunting, which is why we are looking for the best. You will be rewarded with a rich finance role, no matter where you are in your career, and within an environment that's both fulfilling and fun ...after all, life tastes better with Ice Cream!

JOB PURPOSE

The Europe/ANZ Ice Cream Business Unit contributes ca 40% to the global IC business and has the ambition to accelerate underlying sales growth whilst stepping up underlying operating profit growth and ROIC. The ambition requires a high level of value creation, transformation and process re-design, which will be part of the new company establishment journey. The IC Finance function plays a pivotal role - supporting strategic business decisions, providing relentless focus on the cash and value, while setting up a strong stewardship function in a highly volatile environment.

The CFO UKI has responsibility for top and bottom-line delivery for the local operating company in UKI, with full P&L, Balance Sheet and Cash ownership. The role will focus on execution of the BU strategy in the market and drive both Value Creation and Transformation. There will be a key role in taking over and setting up the CD Finance (both In Home and OOH) and Controllership/Stewardship capabilities for the new legal entity in scope. It will be critical to ensure business continuity during the separation and establishment process. There will be a team of direct Finance reports and there is local statutory responsibility.

The role will report to the EU/ANZ Ice Cream CFO and will be part of the EU/ANZ IC Finance Leadership Team.

WHAT WILL YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES BE

Business Performance

• Delivering the in-year P&L, driving and shaping business performance.
• Performance analysis and interventions for delivery of in-year financial targets.
• Setting the longer-term strategic plan and lead the financial inputs/outputs of IBP.
• Support commercial decision making for both IH and OOH CD teams.
• Responsible for end to end Cash delivery of the standalone IC company.

Value Creation

• Ensure strong Forecast accuracy and land Finance transformation initiatives.
• Drive Fuel for Growth (5S savings, NRM, ZBB and return on marketing investment).
• Drive strong decision making around resource allocation and budget setting.

Stewardship

• Balance sheet and control framework ownership for the new legal entities, including statutory responsibilities.
• TTS budget control, Rebate and Overdue management for both IH and OOH.

Leadership

• Lead the local Finance team members in the region.
• Part of the UKI Leadership Team and EU/ANZ Finance LT.
• Support the establishment and set up of key processes in the countries.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO SUCCEED

Skills & Experience

• Professional qualification (CA/ACMA/MBA or equivalent).
• Existing Finance Director in FMCG or comparable industry.
• In-market experience of P&L delivery and balance sheet/control management.
• Excellent commercial acumen & strong business partnering credentials with a proven track record on delivery.
• Strong experience in managing in-market control framework, cash and stewardship.
• Exposure to key value creation initiatives such as NRM, IBP, F4G.
• Financial forecasting and cash up exposure, with a track record in driving Forecast accuracy.

• Strong leadership skills are essential, experience in leading large teams leading transformation.
• Experience managing a large and complex set of local and regional stakeholders.
• Experience in presenting to and communicating with senior Finance and non-Finance stakeholders.

Leadership

• You are now a Leader of Change. People look to you to provide safety in a storm, and you also appropriately challenge to get even better results. You role model resilience and care. You navigate these uncertain times by flexing plans and your leadership style, always with authenticity.
• You are still responsible for delivering to the highest standards. You must be resilient so you can lead others to deliver with passion through uncertainty and create opportunities through the core and beyond. You must be able to flex your style and your plans to guide others through difficult times.

• Critical SOL (Standards of Leadership) Behaviors
  • PASSION FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE: Takes personal responsibility and accountability for execution and results. Generates intensity and focus to motivate people to deliver results at speed.
  • PERSONAL MASTERY: Sets high standards for themselves. Actively builds own wellbeing and resilience.
  • 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. Inspires powerful teamwork and collaboration, connecting people for better results.
  • CONSUMER LOVE: Brings the voice of the consumer into everything we do, always.
  • BUSINESS ACUMEN: Creates opportunities for profitable growth through the core and beyond.

Unilever embraces diversity and encourages applicants from all walks of life! This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants and continuing development of all employees regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity.