Finance Value Creation Analyst

Job Title: Finance Value Creation Analyst
Location: Malaysia

About Unilever Ice Cream

If you are in the Unilever Ice Cream business or consider choosing to work 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 a high pace. We have strong brand 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. As Ice Cream company we are committed to developing and nurturing talent within our Ice Cream company. You will have ample options for career growth and exploration, allowing for you to explore roles and opportunities across the new organization. Your career development will be a priority for us, and we are dedicated to supporting your growth journey within the new company. We hope that you will want to build the new chapter of our Ice Cream history together with us.

Job Purpose:

The Value Creation Analyst plays a crucial role in driving the actions as a finance business partner for commercial functions, including sales, marketing, and other related areas. This position is pivotal in driving financial performance and contributing to the company’s growth and profitability. If you are passionate about market analysis, detail-oriented, and eager to make a significant impact, this role is perfect for you!

Responsibilities:

• Market Analysis: Conduct in-depth analysis of distribution and brand data to identify trends and opportunities.

• Reporting: Prepare and present detailed reports on market conditions, performance metrics, and forecasts.

• Optimization: Develop and implement actions to optimize channel and brand performance and improve efficiency.

• Collaboration: Work closely with commercial teams to support business objectives.

• Compliance: Ensure compliance with industry regulations and company policies.

• Data Management: Maintain and update market data and analytics tools.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Economics, or a related field.

• Experience: Several years of experience in market analysis or a related field.

• Certifications: Relevant certifications such as Certified Market Research Analyst (CMRA) are a plus.
  

Key Skills:

• Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with market analysis tools and technology, including Excel and PowerPoint.

• Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze complex market data and provide actionable insights.

• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively present market information.

• Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy and attention to detail in market reporting and analysis.

• Stakeholder management: Relationship-building, communication and strategic thinking skills, enabling individuals to identify, engage, and influence stakeholders to achieve specific goal

About Ice Cream

Ice Cream houses have some of the most iconic brands in the world – Magnum, Wall’s, and Ben & Jerry’s. As the largest ice cream company in the world, we have over 100 years of experience in spreading joy and happiness. The ice-Cream brand creates happier moments within the communities where we operate and continually innovate to bring ice creams that excite.  

Who we are looking for

Ice Cream plays a key role in driving strong growth momentum in the region and we need great people to help us achieve it. We are looking for a driven, proactive, creative and resourceful Assistant Brand Manager who will make this ideal future a reality for the business. The successful candidate will be responsible for building stronger purpose-driven brand equity for our brands (“Happy People, Happy Planet”), driving brand power, innovation, branding, communication, and performance tracking and ensuring excellent consumer experience across the full funnel and partnering with markets for strategy deployment to propel the growth of Ice-Cream. The culture is key and we are looking for someone who enjoys bringing their best self to work and their team.

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