Ice Cream Supply Chain Finance Manager Canada

Terms & Conditions: Full Time

International assignment is not available for this role and relocation for local or international candidates is not provided.

The Ice Cream division at Unilever is preparing to stand on its own aiming to become an independent EUR 8.3 billion publicly listed company by the end of 2025. Were on a mission to create the ultimate snacking company. A place where growth innovation founder and ownership mentality and performance are cultivated and rewarded. And where we craft extraordinary ice cream experiences - transforming ordinary moments into lasting memories. Because we know life tastes better with ice cream.

ABOUT THE MAGNUM ICE CREAM COMPANY:

The Magnum Ice Cream Company is all about growth. Growing our business. Growing our customers businesses. Growing our peoples careers. Growth begins with empowerment. So we free our people to be innovative responsible entrepreneurs driven and equipped to give our consumers more amazing products and unforgettable moments and having fun doing it.

With 19.000 expert ice cream colleagues and iconic brands like Walls Cornetto and Ben & Jerrys loved in 76 countries we are the worlds largest Ice Cream company leading the industry.

We have been taking pleasure seriously for more than 100 years serving happiness with every lick or scoop of ice cream for generations.

We are investing to unlock the full growth potential of The Magnum Ice Cream Company as a standalone entity once we separate from Unilever which is planned to happen before the end of 2025.

We dream big but keep things simple to act fast.

If you want to grow with us make an impact and shape the future of Ice Cream this is the place for you!

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 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 and we will do this by focusing on value creation trailblazing future-fit financial processes and technology and becoming a training ground for financial craftmanship that will be the envy of everyone.

Just imagine the benefits of working within a single category where everyone and everything is laser-focused on the same goal where theres the opportunity to develop a 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 be able to 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 organization.

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 thats both fulfilling and fun ...after all life tastes better with Ice Cream!

JOB PURPOSE:

As the Canada Supply Chain Finance Manager you will lead the Canada Supply Chain Finance team to enable the business to meet its financial goals proactive efforts to identify opportunities and implement solutions to enhance the financial performance of our business. Your mission is to infuse financial wisdom into every strategic and operational decision ensuring that growth trajectory is not only profitable but also sustainable.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Canada Supply Chain Finance Manager should have exceptional leadership and be an innate problem-solver with the ability to support the business in developing and executing on effective business strategies; including the planning and budgeting responsibilities include:

• Manage financial operations with end-to-end ownership of Supply Chain Cost (COGS) within the Canada Ice Cream business.

• Develop and maintain financial models & forecasts to support business decision making.

• Monitor and analyze financial performance identify areas for improvement and make recommendations for cost-improvement initiatives.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting and analysis.

• Provide financial insights and recommendations to senior management to support strategic planning and decision making.

• Stay updated on industry and market trends to anticipate potential financial impacts on the company.

• Act as a liaison between finance and other departments to ensure alignment and effective communication.

• Collaborate with external stakeholders such as auditors tax authorities and financial institutions.

• Embrace and promote the companys values and commitment to sustainability and responsible business practices.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:

Experiences & Qualifications:

• Degree in Finance Accounting Business or related field.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.

• Minimum of 7-10 years of experience with a focus on supply chain/operations finance. CPG experience preferred.

• Strong understanding of financial analysis & reporting including budgeting forecast and variance analysis.

• Experience managing teams across diverse locations.

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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