Ice Cream Performance Controlling Analyst

About Ice Cream Life Tastes Better With Ice Cream

Unilever Ice Cream is the largest global Ice Cream Company in the world, with over 100 years of experience delivering a diverse range of indulgent, yet responsible, craft food experiences and treats delighting consumers. Committed to innovation, quality, and sustainability we have 35 brands, including 3 one billion Euro brands (Magnum, Wall’s, Ben & Jerry’s), a strong presence in over 60 countries, generating annual revenue of €8 billion. All brands are driven to transform moments into memories through indulgent yet responsibly made and marketed products. We have a well-developed strategy to deliver growth and value creation which is clear on where to play and how to win.

We turn the ordinary into the extraordinary by designing unique and innovative Ice Cream experiences that make life taste better, creating joyful experiences. In our Ice Cream business, we’re crafting the future through innovation and imaginative minds, creating unique products.

We spark moments of happiness for people and within the communities where we operate. However, it is not as simple as it may seem. As Ice Cream makers we are serious about happiness. With warm hearts, we create the coolest products.

Ice Cream Finance: Leading for a winning, trusted and investible global ice cream market leader

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 organization.

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 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'sthe opportunity to develop a 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 organization.  

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!

Job Purpose:

The performance controlling analyst plays a crucial role in driving the cash up process, making sure S&OP data accuracy and integrity. This position offers a unique opportunity to work closely with cross-marketteams and contribute to the company’s growth in diverse markets. If you are passionate about market analysis, detail-oriented, and eager to make a significant impact, this role is perfect for you!

Responsibilities:

• Cash Up: Conduct cash up of E2E P&L from topline to operation profit, as well as cash forecast. 

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

• Collaboration: Work closely with market and BU finance 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 SQL.

• 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.