Ability to build networks and manage different senior stakeholders.
Energetic, highly motivated, with an inquiring mind and passion for excellence and innovation in pursuit of unlocking value opportunities.
Demonstrated ability to build and sustain relationships at all levels within a matrix organization
Excellent negotiation and communication (both oral and written) skills with demonstrated ability to present ideas and influence others.
Resilience and confidence to drive change.
Leadership
You are an inclusive motivator of people. Your team delivers with real passion, growing and learning from each other whilst delivering quick wins.
You are still responsible for your own results and as a manager, you also need to motivate others to deliver with passion, creating an inclusive and engaging climate around you. You can balance challenges with support and coaching.
Unilever is currently hiring for Customer Development Finance Manager Brazil
ABOUT UNILEVER
With 3.4 billion people in over 190 countries using our products every day, Unilever is a business that makes a real impact on the world. Work on brands that are loved and improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us. We are driven by our purpose: to make sustainable living commonplace, and it is our belief that doing business the right way drives superior performance. At the heart of what we do is our people - we believe that when our people work with purpose, we will create a better business and a better world.
At Unilever, your career will be a unique journey, grounded in our inclusive, collaborative, and flexible working environment. We don't believe in the 'one size fits all' approach and instead we will equip you with the tools you need to shape your own future.
JOB PURPOSE
The CDF Manager of Brazil will be a key partner to the cross-functional teams to deliver value through the planning process and control of the turnover P&L line.
The role reports to FET above Markets Director, working closely with peers across finance of both National and Business Units' functions. It is a once in a lifetime opportunity to enhance your leadership skills ahead of a big and diverse team.
You will have unique exposure with Brazil's Head of Sales and Brazil's Head of Finance on topics related to Power of One. And strong interfaces with SC Planning, BU Commercial Finance, CBD, to guarantee the correct visibility of sales and TMI provisions.
WHAT WILL YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES BE
Required monthly postings (rebates, discounts off, provisions, etc.)
Ensure that accounting (SAP FI) reflects the reality of the business
Perform quality controls / financial sense of accounting and reports
Manage the different tools/systems for TMI and Turnover calculation
Valuation and consolidation of different plan scenarios (extraction and processing of volumes by customer/sku, valuation of TMI ON/OFF)
Local contact point for the Turnover line: queries/questions
Enable business growth while protecting cash and managing credit risk
Set credit limits aligned with customer risk and commercial strategy
Own cash collection performance and overdue reduction
Establish strong governance and controls
Improve process efficiency through better and faster tools to all Finance National teams and BUs.
Lead and develop a high performing team.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO SUCCEED
Experiences & Qualifications
Bachelor's degree completed. Preferrably in Engineering area.
Fluent in English and Portuguese, both written and spoken.
Spanish intermediate
Strong financial analysis and budgeting skills.
Effective communication and teamwork skills.
Stakeholder management
Financial Planning and Reporting
Experience of working effectively in cross functional teams
Business acumen & data driven decision making
Ability to understand the big picture but also comfortable with details.
Unilever · São Paulo, Brazil