Factory Controller

Job Purpose:

The Factory Controller will support manufacturing operations in Argentina by leading initiatives focused on cost savings, process optimization, and operational efficiency. This role is responsible for challenging existing practices, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring the timely and accurate execution of strategic projects to enhance overall factory performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor overall factory performance

• Manage the budgeting and forecasting process.

• Perform monthly close process guarantee full compliance, including analysis of risks and opportunities.

• Closely work with operational areas to ensure delivery total project OTIF.

• Actively work on Business Partner to support decision-making processes.

• Drive the financial performance of Argentina Foods factories in collaboration with the leadership team and through the Unilever Manufacturing System (UMS).

• Oversee cost improvement, restructuring, CAPEX, and sourcing projects; challenge assumptions, calculate sensitivities, and build business cases.

• Provide financial expertise and support on ad hoc projects.

• Envision and lead process improvement and automation opportunities in Finance and Performance Management.

• Lead the Net Productivity agenda, driving continuous improvement and cost-saving initiatives.

• Drive digital transformation in financial analysis and reporting processes to enhance data analysis and decision-making.

• Conduct performance analysis to understand P&L and key financial KPIs to drive business decisions.

Experiences & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent certifications in Accounting, Finance, or related fields.

• 3-5 years of experience in corporate finance or a similar role.

• Prior work experience in Supply Chain Finance is strongly preferred.

• ERP experience required; SAP preferred.

• Microsoft Office required; Advanced Excel required.

• Advanced English level.

Skills & Behaviour

• Excellent analytical and communication skills with the ability to respond under pressure.

• Clarity of thinking – ability to see the big picture while being interested in diving into details.

• Ability to lead and promote digital transformation initiatives.

• Team management and people development.

• Proficiency in performance analysis and understanding of P&L and key financial KPIs.

Critical Standards Behaviors:

• Focus on What Counts: Prioritize tasks and projects that have the most significant impact on business performance. Maintain a clear focus on key objectives and deliverables.

• Stay Three Steps Ahead: Proactively anticipate potential challenges and opportunities. Develop strategic plans to address future needs and risks. Maintain a forward-thinking approach to ensure smooth project execution and stakeholder satisfaction.

At Unilever, we’re committed to creating experiences that transform people’s lives. That’s why we focus on flexibility, agility, well-being, and diversity. Here’s a glimpse of the benefits and culture that await you:

✨ Hybrid work model
✨ Extra vacation days
✨ Flex Fridays
✨ Flexible birthday day off
✨ Bi-monthly product box
✨ Discounts on undergraduate and postgraduate programs, short courses, and language classes
✨ Opportunity to join our share program
✨ And so much more!

Unilever is an organisation 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. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. At Unilever we are interested in every individual bringing their ‘Whole Self’ to work and this includes you! Thus if you require any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of your application so that we can support you through your recruitment journey.