Function:  FP&A Analyst 

Reports to: Gerente Financiero

Scope: Local 

Location: Bosques, CDMX.

Terms & Conditions: Full time, hybrid position 

 

 ABOUT UNILEVER 

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. You will work on brands that are loved and improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us. You will lead innovations, big and small, that will make our business win and grow. You will learn from brilliant business leaders and colleagues who provide mentorship and inspiration so that you can become a better you. 

 

JOB PURPOSE 

 

The FP&A analyst will have a fundamental role to implement the new FET above markets finance structure and capabilities of Unilever’s Latam business. Skills on transformation, detail-oriented, analytical, and passionate about financial management will be required  

Additionally, the candidate should have strong ability to drive change, and a deep understanding of financial processes and systems. Effective communication and collaboration with cross-functional teams will be essential to ensure the process continuity. 

 

The candidate will be responsible of  understand, analyze and explain to the BU leadership team the updates of the P&L forecast and the financial situation. We are seeking a dynamic talent with strong finance analytics skills, business acumen, passion for simplification, able to develop new tools, procedures and ways of working. 

High business partnering skills will be necessary because this role will be working with the S&OP team, IT, Data experts, SCF,  Finance BU and other functional leads. 

 

WHAT WILL YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES BE 

 

The role will be part of a dedicated and multi-disciplinary team with the following responsibilities:  

  Work with one BU to reset the performance management operating model including KPIs, Reports, Processes, Tools and operating rhythms making it simpler and fit for all Bus and countries  

Work with the information management team to ensure a correct reporting process 

Ensure the on time execution of the S&OP calendar  

Identify risk and opportunities of the financial operating plan  

During the preparation of the plan, several analysis are carried out in order to guarantee the integrity of the plan: Understanding the variations vs the base scenario,  Volume variation and impacts on TOP and SCC (Vol/Mix), Innovations (guarantee the integration to the plan according to BC), understand clear inconsistencies in the plan, understanding/simulating Price Increase and elasticity, Tracking of SCC effects, tracking of BMI and OVH variations, analysis of indicators (USG, UVG, UPG, GM, etc) 

Garmin sign off for the forecast 

 

Experiences & Qualifications  

  Ability to build networks and manage different stakeholders. Energetic, highly motivated, with an inquiring mind and passion for excellence and innovation in pursuit of unlocking value opportunities. Excellent negotiation and communication (both oral and written) skills with a demonstrated ability to present ideas and influence others.  Resilience and courage to drive change.  

  

Skills  

  Strong financial analysis and budgeting skills.  Effective communication and teamwork skills.  ​​Stakeholder management  ​Financial Planning and Reporting  ​Experience of working effectively in cross functional teams  ​Business acumen & data driven decision making  ​Ability to understand the big picture but also comfortable with details​  

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