HC EU Transformation Manager

Title: HC EU Transformation Manager Full-time Local conditions apply WL 2C ABOUT HOME CARE EUROPE BUSINESS UNIT & PORT SUNLIGHT FACTORY HC EU (BG led) is a high impact ~€1.8bn business. Driving 65% of topline and 40% of bottom-line growth for the BG in 2024, it is not only a strategic business unit for HC BG but also global Unilever. The BU is the hub of disruptive innovations and is under-going a once-in-a-generation transformation agenda under an E2E Program titled ‘Bring-it-Home’. (~€250m investment, and ~100m savings). This program has led to a bold turn-around of the business in 2023 and 2024, and the next horizon is to institutionalize a long-term competitive business, sustaining the winning performance year on year. JOB PURPOSE Transformation Finance manager is a highly dynamic and exciting role at the center of driving value creation and partnering the market teams for step changing performance. WHAT WILL YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES BE? • Lead the HC EU Transformation Program – partnering the BULT on On-time-in-full execution of existing projects (liquids plants merger, new capsules technology, New PSL Ware house), and to enhance funnel for future savings. • Lead 3-5 year BU Strategy refresh • Work closely with SC and business teams to develop an integrated 3-year masterplan for step changing in asset and cost base, and track impact in P&L. • Lead monthly reviews of capex, restructuring and savings with SC and BU leadership. Track vs Business case. Flag, challenge and take course correction measures where needed. • Ensure close tracking and monitoring of value in the P&L working with BU SC, BU performance and UKI HC Finance teams. • Act as the key BU Finance contact for new processes and master-data set up through UniOps and SCFS teams. • Insightful delivery on ad-hoc analytics / requests and value opportunity identification. What You'll Need To Succeed • Bachelor's degree or equivalent certifications in Accounting, Finance or related fields • 7-8 years of relevant work experience with strong Leadership skills • Microsoft Office required; Advanced Excel required • Business partnering experience with clear, focused, and sound financial assessment and guidance (strategic insights, risks, and opportunities) • Leading efficient and effective budgeting and forecasting activities (complex and time-sensitive, cycle-driven and continuous forward look approaches) • Providing incisive and persuasive management performance reporting and analysis solutions across multiple organizational dimensions • Developing strong personal and team relationships across a multitude of business stakeholders  The location details in a job posting are considered requirements of that position. Candidates who wish to be considered for a location-based role must be willing to reside within a commutable distance and adhere to the in-person work requirements for location (office, R&D facility or factory) as indicated in the posting. EXCITED? Join Unilever and our team! To apply, you must do so online. Please do not forget to upload your CV and a motivation letter.  Your application will be reviewed against our requirements and we will be in touch shortly after the closing date to provide you with an update on the status of your application. Looking forward to meeting you! Please note this is a Direct Search led by Unilever. Applications from agencies will not be accepted, nor will fees be paid for unsolicited CVs. Equal Opportunity Employer: Unilever is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, disability or any other basis protected by applicable law, and will not be discriminated against.  By highlighting the gender diversity at the workplace, Unilever encourages women equally men to apply. If you look for a job after a long career break or after any type of leave, do not hesitate to apply. NOTES: 1. Please save a copy of this vacancy for personal use as it will disappear from the website after closing of the role. Deadline for applying is at 23.59 the day before the Job Posting End Date.