Who we are? 

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, and we will do this by focusing on value creation, trailblazing future-fit financial processes and technology, and by 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 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 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 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!

If you are in the Unilever Ice Cream business or are considering working for the Unilever Ice Cream business, you will work for the Global, leading Ice Cream player with €7.9bn turnover in 2023.

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 the top 10 selling brands including Wall’s, Magnum, & Ben & Jerry’s.

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.

We are committed to developing and nurturing talent within our Ice Cream company. You will have ample options for career growth and exploration, allowing 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.

A job at Unilever is a career made by you, with development opportunities, benefits and a working culture that embraces diversity and is pioneering flexibility. There’s no better time to join our team!  

Job Summary

The Finance team in Australia and New Zealand will play an instrumental role in driving forward the Unilever Ice Cream business during and after its separation, as we move towards becoming a fully functioning standalone company. The roles will be dynamic, fast paced and offer real business ownership to help unlock the full potential of both the business and the team members.

The Supply Chain Finance Analyst is an important role in helping the ANZ Ice Cream business to accurately forecast and manage SC costs to help deliver the business targets. Key responsibilities include partnering the logistics team to manage cost, analytics of supply chain cost changes including product costs, and controlling the business waste process. Alongside this they will support in ad hoc performance reviews of supply chain costs.

This is an exciting role within the ANZ Finance organisation, offering ownership of important cost lines, direct partnering of key stakeholders, and the opportunity to continue developing business acumen in a dynamic environment.

Role Responsibilities:

The Supply Chain Finance Analyst will be required to take ownership of the following:

Support SCF Manager with monthly Gross Margin results analysis (includes understanding and providing visibility of complex intercompany materials variances, Exchange Rate Differences, Purchase Price Variances (PPV) and mix).

Support in quarterly pricing process and co-ordinate with Operating Centre Hub, Planning & Procurement Operations teams.

Oversee the end-to-end business waste process to prevent, manage and eliminate at risk inventory, with a key focus on slow moving and obsolete goods.

Prepare and analyse key business waste reports and communicate insights to the wider business to aid senior management in decision making.

Partner the Logistics team with the forecast and actuals delivery, covering transport, warehousing, and Detention & Demurrage.

Experiences & Qualifications

Experience with SAP or other Enterprise Resource Planning systems.

Strong understanding of a commercial P&L and excel modelling

Excellent communication skills, able to present effectively to stakeholders in the organization and flex communication style depending on the audience.

Ability to manage stakeholders, develop collaborative relationships and hold others accountable.

Ability to drive own agenda acting autonomously to deliver business value and targets.

Experience in prior costing roles ideal.

What you will need to succeed

You are able to build strong connections with your business partners, being seen as a trusted advisor whilst also being able to have tough conversations and drive interventions.

You are resilient and can deliver in a fast-moving and uncertain environment, helping cross-functional teams navigate finance processes whilst maintaining the high level of control required.

You will need to be self-driven and self-sufficient, whilst ruthlessly prioritizing tasks based on time-sensitive deadlines, go/no-go decision support and general business partnering.

What awaits you at Unilever Ice Cream?

The core of Unilever’s culture is captured as Human, Purposeful, Accountable. You will be joining a dynamic, flexible, and inspiring work environment that truly cares about your wellbeing, values what you do and celebrates your success.

This is your opportunity to be part of a purpose-led business and a global community where you can progress your career both locally and internationally. You will also benefit from amazing discounts on external company products, attractive employee referral reward program amongst other benefits.

This is a great opportunity to work within an iconic and global organization. We have gained our reputation as one of the world's most admired employers by providing an environment where individuals can achieve their goals, both professionally and personally.

Make no mistake we expect a lot from our people as they do of us. So, if you can rise to the challenge, don't waste any time - apply now!

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.

We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment journey. Should you require additional information or reasonable adjustments to allow you to present your best self during this process, please contact anz.talent@unilever.com.

Unilever is an organization committed to equity, inclusion and diversity to drive our business results and create a better future, every day, for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities.

This means we encourage people with all backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, Māori and Pacific Peoples, and people with disabilities. Interested in learning more, check out our Reconciliation Action Plan and Workplace Adjustment Policy on the Unilever webpage.

At Unilever we are interested in every individual bringing their ‘Whole Self’ to work and this includes you! We encourage you to advise us at the time of your application if you require any reasonable adjustment so that we can support you through your recruitment journey.