Unilever is the place where you can bring your purpose to life with the work that you do – creating a better business and a better world. If you are someone who’s looking to become part of a leading organization, then this role is just for you! As the Finance Manager, Condiments Supply Chain Vertical, you will be the onsite Finance lead at our Chicago, IL & Toronto, Ont. plants and the direct business partner to the factory leadership teams, owning short-term operational performance and long-term financial strategy. This role will be based out of Chicago, IL and would require an element of travel to the Canadian production site in Toronto, Canada. You’ll be part of a team that believes in doing work that matters — for people and the planet. Because here, we don’t just hire for jobs. We invite you to be part of something bigger. • Serve as the Head of Finance on two Factory Leadership Teams (CHI-Kilbourn & TOR-Rexdale) providing senior finance representation and guidance to Factory Directors and supply chain teams• Drive big bold transformational initiatives that align to the long-term strategic vision for the site, including ownership of large-scale CAPEX projects• Contribute to strategic decision-making processes and support the rollout of new digital platforms and partnerships, with a focus on performance management. Lead efforts to enhance and monitor key performance indicators to drive business performance• Lead your team through the annual business planning process and monthly forecast rollups ensuring alignment with strategic goals• Drive long range and strategic planning discussions• Manage, lead, coach and develop a team of 2 associatesKey Responsibilities:The ideal candidate would have a strong financial foundation coupled with a blend of decisiveness, analytical power, and tactical thinking to be a key force in driving the plants’ long-term strategy.• You’re a born leader: You love to be in the driving seat. You are quick to spot trends and identify the root cause of the business issues through analytics, creative in proposing solutions, influential in selling your ideas and resilient in execution.• You’re driven by results: You have a natural bias for action and are willing to go the extra mile to achieve higher levels of performance. You take direct ownership of objectives, with high levels of self-assurance and resilience to achieve goals.• You’re a changemaker: You are a self-starter. You enjoy the challenge of connecting the dots that follow and have passion for shaping a legacy. You will focus on streamlining the processes in role and will be restless in understanding not just the what, but also the why behind our strategies.• You’re a talent catalyst: You have a passion for coaching and leading people and are able to inspire them to bring their true & best selves to work. You invest time in training and mentoring people and are motivated by team’s success.Required Qualifications:• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field• Minimum of 4 years of progressive experience across Supply Chain Finance, FP&A, and commercial finance (brand or sales business partnering); CPG experience preferred• Proven experience as a Finance Business Partner.• Demonstrated ability to drive results through strategic financial insights• Strong analytical and financial modelling skills.• Excellent communication and influential leadership skills to collaborate with Senior Leadership• Experience managing a direct report is preferred.Location:This role is based out of Chicago, IL, and will require an element of travel to the Canadian site in Toronto, Ontario. Pay: The pay range for this position is $99,760 to $149,640. 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. ------------------------------------ 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 Illegal (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC\_KnowYourRights\_screen\_reader\_10\_20.pdf) Employment is subject to verification of pre-screening tests, which may include drug screening, background check, credit check and DMV check. 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