Associate Finance Manager - Customer Analytics B&W

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary financial partner for trade investment, supporting ROI evaluations and strategic guidance for Category Leads and Performance Portfolio Management.
• Collaborate with Customer Development teams to review trade budgets, optimize spend, and ensure compliance with annual agreements.
• Lead the trade forecasting process (forecast and Cashup) and manage total trade spend to ensure alignment with Beauty & Wellbeing financial objectives.
• Partner with CD Ops to ensure accounting clarity for all trade programs, maintaining audit-ready documentation and proper financial treatment.
• Provide in-depth analysis of customer-level performance, promotions, and investment efficiency to guide resource allocation and category strategies.
• Identify financial anomalies, perform variance analysis, and ensure all operational controls are met.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Minimum of four years of relevant professional work experience.
• Proven experience in Accounting or Financial Reporting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience building data models and performing advanced analytics.
• Strong technical acumen.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency with PowerBI and other data visualization tools.
• Strong communication, relationship-building, and project management skills.
• Excellent time management and attention to detail.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range ($84,900 - $127,300) and bonus eligibility.
• Comprehensive health insurance, including prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage.
• Retirement savings benefits and life insurance.
• Paid vacation, holidays, sick leave, and parental leave.

About the Company

Unilever is a global leader in consumer goods, dedicated to driving business results through diversity and inclusion. We strive to create a better future for our employees, consumers, and communities by fostering an inclusive environment where all qualified applicants can thrive.