BU Representative EU - MR/FP&A

ICE CREAM IS HIRING FOR Business Unit Representative - R2R / Tax / Treasury – Ice Cream ERP Implementation

Location: Amsterdam – the Netherlands

Local conditions apply

Full-time/Part-time

For the recruitment of this position, we would like to emphasize that local conditions apply to the position and for this vacancy in principle we will first consider candidates based in the Netherlands. If you are based outside of the Netherlands and you are interested to apply, please feel free to do so but we can only take your application on if a decision is made to also recruit outside of the Netherlands.

If you are in the Magnum Ice Cream Company business or consider choosing to work for the Ice Cream business, you will work for the Global, leading Ice Cream player with €7.9bn 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 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.

As Magnum Ice Cream Company we are committed to developing and nurturing talent within our coorperation. You will have ample options for career growth and exploration, allowing you for 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.

The Magnum Ice Cream Company 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 over $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.

JOB PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

The Business Unit Representative – Management Reporting and FP&A will serve as the key liaison between the Business Unit (BU) and the central finance project team. This role ensures that financial planning, reporting, and analysis processes are accurately integrated into the new ERP system while maintaining global standardization. The position is instrumental in driving financial transformation, ensuring compliance, and aligning financial data and reporting structures across all business units.

This position is part of a large-scale ERP implementation project, with a duration of approximately 2.5–3 years.

Business Unit Representatives cover one of the following BUs:

1. Europe

2.Asia

3.METSA (Middle East, Turkey, South Asia)

4.Americas

WHAT WILL YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES BE?

• Business Unit Representation & Financial Process Alignment:

  • Act as the primary representative of the BU for all FP&A and management reporting discussions.

  • Ensure BU financial planning and reporting requirements are reflected in the ERP implementation and financial data structure.

  • Collaborate with MR and FP&A project teams to develop and implement forecasting, budgeting, and performance monitoring / reporting frameworks.

• ERP Implementation & Data Integration:

  • Work closely with IT and Finance teams to integrate FP&A processes into the ERP system.

  • Assist in data migration, validation, and reconciliation to ensure financial data accuracy post-go-live.

  • Identify automation opportunities to improve efficiency in financial planning and reporting.

• Compliance & Governance:

  • Support implementation of financial controls and compliance frameworks within the ERP system.

  • Ensure adherence to global financial governance while addressing local business needs.

• Collaboration & Stakeholder Management:

  • Serve as the bridge between the Business Unit, MR and FP&A teams, and also IT teams to ensure seamless ERP implementation.

  • Work closely with the FP&A Lead and Global Finance Process Owners to represent business unit needs.

  • Develop and maintain a Change Network across all regions to facilitate smooth adoption of new financial planning processes.

• Test, Validate, and Optimize:

  • Participate in ERP system testing and validation, ensuring proper financial reporting structures.

  • Identify potential gaps and propose enhancements for process optimization.

  • Support training and knowledge-sharing initiatives to ensure a successful transition to the new ERP system.

EXPERIENCE YOU SHOULD HAVE/THE QUALITIES WE LOOK FOR

Qualifications & Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field. 5+ years of experience in FP&A, management reporting, or financial planning. Hands-on experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Workday, or similar). Strong knowledge of financial modeling, budgeting, and forecasting. Experience in ERP transformation and financial process standardization is a plus.

Technical & Analytical Skills:

Strong understanding of management reporting structures and planning & budgeting processes. Ability to analyze financial data and drive continuous process improvements. Familiarity with automation tools and digital finance solutions.

Collaborative Leadership:

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Ability to work across functions and influence key stakeholders. Experience in working within a fast-paced, evolving business environment.

WHY JOIN US?

Be a Key Influencer: Represent business unit financial planning and reporting needs in a global ERP transformation.

Innovation & Growth: Work with cutting-edge financial technologies and process improvement strategies.

Global Exposure: Collaborate with diverse teams across international markets.

Career Development: Gain hands-on experience in finance transformation and ERP implementation.

If you're a finance professional passionate about driving financial transformation and aligning business unit financial planning with global strategies, we'd love to hear from you!

WHAT DOES UNILEVER OFFER/WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU?

Unilever is the place where you can be yourself and bring your purpose to life with the work that you do – creating a better business and a better world. We offer an exciting & dynamic work environment where you can make things happen. Furthermore, we offer some great reward and benefits!

• Attractive total remuneration package; excellent company pension, bonus, share scheme.

• Flexible cross-disciplinary career opportunities and a wealth of training opportunities & wellbeing resources whenever and wherever.

• Plenty of company-paid holidays to further ensure your work-life balance is maintained.

• We encourage an inclusive culture, which comes to life with interchangeable public holidays, paid paternity leave of 6 weeks and our transgender policy.

• Under the Hybrid Working principles, you will be expected to spend a minimum of 40%-60% in the office or at customers, suppliers or partners to connect and collaborate.  For the time you work from home, we will ensure you are well equipped. When you are at the office , you can enjoy our tasty canteen with prepped food and own products.

• Informal culture and being the first one trying our new products. 

• My Fitness Plan (reduction on your Fitness Subscription).

• Home work allowance

• Company laptop and mobile phone

• Green Mobility Policy.   

EXCITED?

Join Unilever and our team! To apply, you must do so online. Please do not forget to upload your CV and a motivation letter.  Your application will be reviewed against our requirements and we will be in touch shortly after the closing date to provide you with an update on the status of your application.

Looking forward to meeting you! 

Please note this is a Direct Search led by Unilever. Applications from agencies will not be accepted, nor will fees be paid for unsolicited CVs.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Unilever is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, disability, age, parenthood, pregnancy or any other basis protected by applicable law, and will not be discriminated against. 

By highlighting the gender diversity at the workplace, Unilever encourages women equally men to apply. If you look for a job after a long career break or after any type of leave, do not hesitate to apply.

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