Assistant Manager - Intercompany PEC and Operations

Job Title – Assistant Manager Intercompany PEC and Operations

Location - Bangalore

ABOUT UNILEVER:

Be part of the world’s most successful, purpose-led business. Work with brands that are well-loved around the world, that improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us. We promote innovation, big and small, to make our business win and grow; and we believe in business as a force for good. Unleash your curiosity, challenge ideas and disrupt processes; use your energy to make this happen. Our brilliant business leaders and colleagues provide mentorship and inspiration, so you can be at your best. Every day, nine out of ten Indian households use our products to feel good, look good and get more out of life – giving us a unique opportunity to build a brighter future.

Every individual here can bring their purpose to life through their work. Join us and you’ll be surrounded by inspiring leaders and supportive peers. Among them, you’ll channel your purpose, bring fresh ideas to the table, and simply be you. As you work to make a real impact on the business and the world, we’ll work to help you become a better you.

ABOUT BANGALORE HUB:

Bangalore Hub is the global technology and operations engine of Unilever offering business services, technology, and enterprise solutions. Bangalore Hub serves over 190 locations and through a network of specialized service lines and partners delivers insights and innovations, user experiences and end-to-end seamless delivery making Unilever Purpose Led and Future Fit.

Main Purpose of the Job

Unilever is a leading fast moving consumer goods company, having its operations all over the globe and touching more than 2 billion lives a day.

Within Unilever, UniOps – Commercial Experience [ComEx] is a global organization focussed on simplifying and digitizing Unilever’s finance operations for unlocking growth and creating value by making our processes and systems simpler, integrated, and easier to work with. We are redesigning and digitally rewiring our operations to enable Unilever to grow profitably and sustainably in the future. We also want to transform the experience of working at and doing business with Unilever – making it easy, user friendly and more like the one click world. We are fully digitizing to transform the way information and insights flow across the business and functions.

Within the service catalogue of ComEx, Intercompany team is responsible for the process design, technology and governance of the end-to-end Intercompany process and Central Function Allocations under Record to Report function (RtR). We are the trusted house of expertise for Intercompany to secure compliance, drive transformation and co-create value along with our partners for Unilever Group.

Role Overview:

We are seeking a high-impact Senior Manager to lead and evolve our global Intercompany operations. This role is responsible for managing end-to-end intercompany processes across all regions, ensuring accurate and timely month-end close, driving compliance with global accounting policies, and delivering large transformation agenda. The role requires strong leadership across a global team, strategic oversight of third-party operations, and an ability to influence senior stakeholders both within the Controllership function and global hubs.

Key responsibilities and deliverables of the role

Operational Excellence & Governance

• Ensure accurate and timely month-end intercompany close and settlements across entities in compliance with group reporting timelines.

• Monitor and drive key operational KPIs such as aged intercompany overdues, unreconciled balances, and root cause resolution of mismatches.

Policy Ownership & Controls

• Own and continuously enhance intercompany accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls in line with global standards.

• Provide expert guidance on complex intercompany scenarios and ensure consistent policy application across markets and hubs.

• Maintain a strong control environment aligned with enterprise risk and compliance frameworks.

Stakeholder Management & Influence

• Engage and influence senior finance stakeholders in GCAD, Controllership, ComEx organizations, and regional service hubs to drive alignment on policy and process changes.

• Provide thought leadership and advocacy for intercompany process improvements and compliance across entities.

Team & Third-Party Leadership

• Lead a global team, including third-party operations, to ensure high-quality, consistent service delivery.

• Drive talent development, process ownership, and accountability across internal and external resources.

Transformation & Systems

• Lead or support strategic transformation projects related to intercompany, including system upgrades (SAP/S4HANA), automation, Agentic AI adoption, and centralization initiatives.

• Identify opportunities for process simplification and digitization in collaboration with various finance and technology teams.

Qualification/Experience  

• CA / CPA / MBA (Finance) or equivalent with 10–15 years of relevant experience in intercompany, controllership, or finance operations in a multinational environment (FMCG preferred).

• Proven track record in influencing senior stakeholders and driving policy adherence and process changes across regions.

• Ability to network and influence cross functional stakeholders with a proven record in leading large transformation projects

• Deep understanding of intercompany accounting, reconciliations, and transfer pricing impacts.

• Experience with ERP platforms (SAP strongly preferred), reconciliation tools (e.g., Blackline), and automation/analytics platforms.

• Demonstrated ability to manage global teams, including third-party operations and shared services hubs.

• Knowledge of Unilever Financial Accounting Policies, SCOA, FIM and R2R relevant controls

• Excellent interpersonal, leadership, and change management skills.

Key Skills

• Ability to define and prioritise end-to-end requirements, risks and key dependencies

• Ability to work cross functionally across Comex service lines finance, supply chain, IT, GCAD, etc

• Strong knowledge of various finance processes & systems

• Ability to drive impact through governance and communication

• Strong analytical skills and ability to decipher large data sets to identify anomalies and recommend solutions

• Risk management knowledge to spot the possible risks and proactively mitigate them.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build effective relationships with senior stakeholders, extended teams and external parties

• Global experience with cultural awareness and empathy

• Ability to perform well under pressure and in ambiguous situations

What We Offer:

• Strategic and high-impact leadership role with visibility across global finance leadership.

• A chance to drive world-class finance operations in a fast-paced and collaborative environment.

• Opportunities for career advancement, innovation, and shaping global best practices

Key interfaces

• BU Finance and Controller Teams

• Various teams in Customer Experience - S2P, SCFS and RTR Operating Centres and respective PEC teams

• Group Chief Accountant Department

• Audit Teams

• IT and Data & Analytics teams

• Outsourced business partner teams

• Global Treasury / FCCR / P&H / Tax Teams

At HUL, we believe that every individual irrespective of their race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, nationality, caste, disability or marital status can bring their purpose to life. So apply to us, to unleash your curiosity, challenge ideas and disrupt processes; use your energy to make the world a better place. As you work to make a real impact on the business and the world, we’ll work to help you become a better you!

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