SU Finance Controller

JOB PURPOSE

The Rentis Factory Controller position is a great opportunity to further develop in three crucial parts of any finance leadership position: Business partnering, Controlling and FP&A. As a factory controller you are part of the Rentis leadership team and are taking active part in shaping the future of the site, not only as a finance expert but also as LT member responsible for quality of products, safety and wellbeing of employees.

The Factory Controller provides critical financial leadership, offering strategic decision-making support, preparing investment appraisals, and driving the site’s cost optimization and savings agenda to meet all relevant financial targets. Further, the job scope includes delivering in-year performance, annual budgeting, providing forecast updates and presenting the results to the main stakeholders in the site as well as central team in Rotterdam. The controller is also accountable for keeping compliance of the site to the Unilever control framework and audit requirements. The Factory Controller is part of the finance network team with other Foods factory controllers across Europe, and reports into the Finance make network lead.

WHAT WILL YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES BE

• Partner with the Site Leadership Team to support the achievement of financial objectives by proactively identifying performance improvement opportunities and implementing value-adding solutions to enhance site financial outcomes.
• Accountable for the delivery of in-year financial targets across cost, waste, and capital expenditure, including ownership of the site forecast, weekly cost governance and annual business planning process.
• Drives long term strategic planning for the site (Masterplan, Network transformation and annual plan) guiding the site leadership on the key value items
• Co-develop and implement cost-saving initiatives in collaboration with Operations
• Provide analytical support for line and area prioritization based on production costs, OLE (Overall Line Efficiency) losses, and waste data, incorporating business priorities related to cost, service, and cash into improvement planning.
• Manage all site-level month-end and year-end financial closing, reporting, and accounting activities in accordance with corporate guidelines.
• Ensure execution of robust on-site financial controls, including those related to inventory, fixed assets, and balance sheet integrity.
• Actively engage with the broader finance community, contributing to knowledge-sharing and the adoption of best practices across the network.

MAIN INTERACTIONS

a) Rentis factory teams

• Leadership team (Factory lead, HR, Planning, Operations Manager, Engineering, Quality Manager, Safety Manager and Site Services Manager)
• Project leaders (engineers and specialists)

b) Greek local team

• Local MSO Finance/Business teams in case of local finance/business projects
• Local MSO accounting team

c) European Central teams

• Foods/ Home Care Make network leads and the Foods/Home Care central finance team
• VP Supply chain Foods and Home Care (performance reviews and analysis)
• Shared resources (MET / OC/ SCFS)

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

Key Skills:

• Financial Accounting and Reporting – Factory finance and asset management skills are preferred
• Analytical skills, and affinity with digital tools
• Performance management and business partnering
• Team collaboration
• Accountability, responsibility and ability to resolve problems independently

Key Requirements:

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Finance, with a strong background in Controlling; Factory or Supply Chain Finance is preferred.
• Fluency in Greek & English, both written and verbal.
• Mobility requirements: Role based in Rentis factory
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, fast-changing environment while maintaining strong governance and prioritization frameworks.
• Demonstrated capability to quickly absorb new information and apply advanced techniques, technologies, and procedures to improve operational efficiency.

Rewards & Benefits

• Hybrid way of working
• Competitive salary with performance-based bonuses
• Unlimited access to Unilever Learning Platform and Trainings that feels more like an adventure and less like a lecture
• Exciting team-building activities because we believe in having fun while achieving greatness
• Health and life insurance for you and your family
• Monthly allowance for lunch

CVs will be treated in strict confidentiality.

Candidates, who meet specified qualifications, will be contacted by e-mail or telephone.

Unilever is an organisation committed to equity, inclusion and diversity 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. At Unilever we are interested in every individual bringing their ‘Whole Self’ to work and this includes you! Thus if you require any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of your application so that we can support you through your recruitment journey.