Ice Cream Canada Value Creation Partner - Demand

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 Value Creation Demand Partner, you will be the financial visionary behind our Customer Development and Marketing teams. Your mission is to infuse financial wisdom into every strategic and operational decision, ensuring that growth trajectory is not only profitable but also sustainable. By seamlessly integrating financial insights, you will drive impactful resource allocation and empower our teams to achieve extraordinary results. Join us in shaping a future where financial excellence meets innovative growth!

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Financial Analysis and Reporting:

• Provide financial analysis and insights to support marketing and the IH/OH customer development strategies.
• Prepare and present financial reports, including performance metrics, ROI analysis, and budget variance reports.
• Monitor and report on key financial KPIs related to marketing and customer development activities.

Budgeting and Forecasting:

• Lead the budgeting and forecasting process for Customer Development including TTS budget control, rebate & overdues management
• Lead the budgeting and forecasting process Marketing for BMI & Trade spend.
• Develop financial models to support strategic planning and decision-making.
• Track and analyze budget performance, identifying areas for improvement and cost-saving opportunities.

Business Partnering:

• Collaborate with marketing and customer development teams to understand their financial needs and challenges.
• Provide financial guidance and support for marketing campaigns, promotions, and customer initiatives.
• Act as a trusted advisor, offering strategic financial advice to drive business performance.

Cost Management:

• Monitor and control marketing and customer development expenditures.
• Identify and implement cost optimization strategies without compromising business objectives.
• Conduct post-implementation reviews of marketing & CD initiatives to assess financial impact and effectiveness.

Strategic Planning:

• Support the development and execution of long-term strategic plans for marketing and customer development.
• Provide financial input into market analysis, competitive positioning, and growth opportunities.
• Assist in evaluating new business opportunities and partnerships from a financial perspective.

Risk Management:

• Identify financial risks and opportunities related to marketing and customer development activities.
• Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with financial policies and procedures for core processes like spend approvals and balance sheet management of rebates.

Team Collaboration and Leadership:

• Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment of financial goals with business objectives.
• Mentor and support junior finance team members.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the finance team.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:

Experiences & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field; MBA or professional accounting qualification (CPA, CMA) preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a finance role, with a focus on business partnering, preferably in a marketing or customer development environment.
• Strong analytical and financial modelling skills.
• Proficiency in financial software and ERP systems.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to influence and build strong relationships with non-financial stakeholders.

Must have competencies

• Business Acumen
• Analytical Thinking
• Strategic Planning
• Communication and Influence
• Problem Solving
• Collaboration and Teamwork

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Unilever Canada is an organization committed to diversity and inclusion 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. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national or ethnic origin, marital status, family status, disability, genetic characteristics, and a conviction for which a pardon has been granted.

If you are an individual with a disability in need of assistance at any time during our recruitment process, please contact us at NA.Accommodations@unilever.com. Please note: These lines are reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and are not a means of inquiry about positions or application statuses.

Unilever Canada est une organisation engagé à la diversité et à l'inclusion pour stimuler nos résultats d'affaires et créer un meilleur avenir chaque jour pour nos employés, les consommateurs globaux, les partenaires et les communautés. Nous croyons qu'un effectif diversifiée nous permet de faire correspondre nos ambitions de croissance et de stimuler l'inclusion dans l'entreprise. Tous les candidats qualifiés recevront la considération pour un emploi sans égard à la race, la couleur, la religion, le sexe, l'orientation sexuelle, l'identité ou l'expression de genre, l'âge, l'origine nationale ou ethnique, l'état matrimonial, la situation familiale, l'invalidité, les caractéristiques génétique, et une condamnation pour laquelle un pardon a été accordée.

Si vous êtes une personne handicapée qui a besoin d'aide à tout moment au cours de notre processus de recrutement, veuillez communiquer avec nous au NA.Accommodations@unilever.com. Veuillez noter: ces lignes sont réservées aux personnes handicapées ayant besoin d'aide et ne sont pas un moyen d'enquêter sur les postes.