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Requisition id: R-10081

Title: Ice Cream Global BP&A Data Solutions Assistant Manager

Scope:Global

Reports to: Global BP&A Data Solutions Manager

Location: Pune

Terms & Conditions: Full time, local terms with possibility of relocation support

If you are in the Unilever Ice Cream business or are considering working for the Unilever ice Cream business, you will work for the global, leading Ice Cream player with €8bn Turn Over 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 high pace. We have strong brands 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.

We are committed to developing and nurturing talent within our Ice Cream company. You will have ample options for career growth and exploration, allowing you to explore roles and opportunities across the new organisation. 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.

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 organisation.in what will be the Ultimate Pleasure Food company.

We are seizing this unique opportunity to reset the role of Ice Cream Finance. Together we will become the best and most admired finance team in the world, and we’ll do this by focusing on value creation, trailblazing future-fit financial processes and technology, and by 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's opportunity to develop deep and wide understanding of the business economics and international ecosystem of a single category, and to translate that into value creation.

The role of Ice Cream Finance in this momentous moment is staggering, exciting, and yes...a little daunting, which is why we are looking for empowered and accountable decision makers who are keen to take on end-to-end responsibility; if you are a self-starter who identifies opportunities, takes initiative, and innovates to create value, who is proactive, resourceful and comfortable with challenge and uncertainty, you will thrive with us. In return, 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:

As Global BP&A Assistant Manager - Data Solutions for our newly created Ice Cream business, you will play a pivotal role in design and delivering Data and Analytical solutions that empower business decision making and drive efficiency through automations and process re-engineering.

We are seeking a dynamic talent with strong leading-edge data & analytics skills to join the team. The successful candidate will be one who has a proven record within UniOps and/or finance and has a passion for Data modelling, simplification, data & analytics, communication, and a desire to make a meaningful impact.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This role will be instrumental in shaping a future-ready, data-driven organization by leading the technical enablement of scalable analytics and data solutions. This role will be part of high-performing, cross-functional team, working closely with Finance Business Analytics team, stakeholders, and senior leadership to establish best-in-class practices across data solutions, BI, and driving digital adoption in Finance.

• Design and implement scalable data and business intelligence solutions
• Develop and maintain robust data models to support analytics and reporting needs across organization.
• Create wireframes and prototypes for reports, dashboards, and data-driven applications to validate design concepts and gather stakeholder feedback early in the development cycle.
• Collaborate with business users and UI/UX teams to ensure visualizations and interfaces are intuitive, actionable, and aligned with user needs.
• Lead development and delivery of Analytical solutions
• Establish and enforce best practices for data governance, security, and lifecycle management
• Own end-to-end delivery of projects, ensuring timelines, quality standards, and stakeholder expectations are met
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to align on business goals, dependencies, and deliverables.
• Track and report delivery metrics, proactively identifying risks and mitigation strategies.
• Manage delivery-related financials, including effort estimation, resource planning, and budget adherence.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather requirements, translate them into technical specifications, and ensure alignment with business goals.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering a culture of learning, accountability, and technical excellence.
• Facilitate communication between technical and non-technical teams, ensuring transparency and shared understanding.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including automation, documentation, and process optimization.
• Champion Agile or hybrid delivery methodologies, adapting them to suit project and team needs.
• Identify opportunities to embed and leverage AI capabilities into Data solutions to improve efficiency and insight generation.
• Stay current with emerging AI trends and evaluate their applicability to ongoing projects, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:

Experiences & Qualifications

The preferred candidate would have 5-7 years in Data & Analytics with experience in Data Engineering, Business Intelligence, Data Visualization and following key skills: 

Technical Skills:

• Hands-on with Azure ecosystem like Data Factory, Synapse, Databricks, and Data Lake.

• Good understanding of data modelling and building clean, scalable pipelines.
• Experience with ETL tools and integrating data from multiple sources.
• Strong knowledge of data management, data warehousing, and big data technologies.
• Proficiency in data analytics tools and programming languages such as Python, R & SQL
• Strong knowledge of data visualization tools such as Power BI, Figma, Paginated Reports or similar.
• Familiar with data security, governance, and compliance standards.
• Experience in performance tuning and cost optimization
• Proven ability to establish, lead and develop high-performing teams.
• Familiar with Agile methods, project planning, and managing timelines.
• Experience in developing Web applications will be an added advantage

Must have competencies

• Can work well with stakeholders and business teams.
• Leads and mentors team members effectively.
• Strong in communication and solving real-world problems.
• Passion for high performance
• High level of integrity and professionalism.
• Strategic thinker with a proactive approach.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex data insights to non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

Educational Qualification:

Engineering or an equivalent degree from a reputed university with proven track record.

REPORTING STRUCTURE

The role will report to Global BP&A Data Solutions Manager.

ARE YOU EXCITED TO CRAFT THE ICE CREAM FUTURE?

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