Supply Chain Finance Analyst

**Who we are?**

**ABOUT ICE CREAM FINANCE**

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 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 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.

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 organisation.

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**

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 €7.9bn turnover 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.

A job at Unilever is a career made by you, with development opportunities, benefits and a working culture that embraces diversity and is pioneering flexibility. There’s no better time to join our team

**Job Summary**

The Finance team in Australia and New Zealand will play an instrumental role in driving forward the Unilever Ice Cream business during and after its separation, as we move towards becoming a fully functioning standalone company. The roles will be dynamic, fast paced and offer real business ownership to help unlock the full potential of both the business and the team members.

The **Supply Chain Finance Analyst**is an important role in helping the ANZ Ice Cream business to accurately forecast and manage SC costs to help deliver the business targets. Key responsibilities include partnering the logistics team to manage cost, analytics of supply chain cost changes including product costs, and controlling the business waste process. Alongside this they will support in ad hoc performance reviews of supply chain costs.

This is an exciting role within the ANZ Finance organisation, offering ownership of important cost lines, direct partnering of key stakeholders, and the opportunity to continue developing business acumen in a dynamic environment.

**Role Responsibilities**:
The **Supply Chain Finance Analyst** will be required to take ownership of the following:

- Support SCF Manager with monthly Gross Margin results analysis (includes understanding and providing visibility of complex intercompany materials variances, Exchange Rate Differences, Purchase Price Variances (PPV) and mix).
- Support in quarterly pricing process and co-ordinate with Operating Centre Hub, Planning & Procurement Operations teams.
- Oversee the end-to-end business waste process to prevent, manage and eliminate at risk inventory, with a key focus on slow moving and obsolete goods.
- Prepare and analyse key business waste reports and communicate insights to the wider business to aid senior management in decision making.
- Partner the Logistics team with the forecast and actuals delivery, covering transport, warehousing, and Detention & Demurrage.

**Experiences & Qualifications**
- Experience with SAP