Assistant Finance Business Partner (d/f/m)

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Assistant Finance Business Partner Austria (d/f/m)

Location: Vienna, Austria

Terms & Conditions:  Fulltime

The Ice Cream division at Unilever is preparing to stand on its own, aiming to become an independent, EUR 8.3 billion publicly listed company by the end of 2025. We’re on a mission to create the ultimate snacking company.​ A place where growth, innovation, founder and ownership mentality, and performance are cultivated and rewarded. And where we craft extraordinary ice cream experiences - transforming ordinary moments into lasting memories.​ Because we know, life tastes better with ice cream.​

The Magnum Ice Cream Company is all about growth. Growing our business. Growing our customers’ businesses. Growing our people’s careers.​ Growth begins with empowerment. So we free our people to be innovative, responsible entrepreneurs, driven and equipped to give our consumers more amazing products and unforgettable moments – and having fun doing it.​  

With 19.000 expert ice cream colleagues and iconic brands like Wall’s, Cornetto and Ben & Jerry’s, loved in 76 countries, we are the world’s largest Ice Cream company leading the industry.  We have been taking pleasure seriously for more than 100 years, serving happiness with every lick or scoop of ice cream for generations.  

We are investing to unlock the full growth potential of The Magnum Ice Cream Company as a standalone entity, once we separate from Unilever, which is planned to happen before the end of 2025.  

We dream big but keep things simple to act fast.​ 

If you want to grow with us, make an impact, and shape the future of Ice Cream, this is the place for you! 

JOB PURPOSE:

We are looking for a strong Assistant Finance Business Partner (d/f/m) for our Austrian team, supporting strategic business decisions, providing relentless focus on the cash and value, while setting up a strong stewardship function in a highly volatile environment. If you are passionate about delivering high performance in a complex stand-alone business environment with a problem-solving and owner’s mindset, this is the role for you.

This role will report into the Ice Cream Head of Finance of Austria and Switzerland.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

The role of the Assistant Finance Business Partner Austria (d/f/m) is to help with the performance for the Austrian team by providing strong financial support to the business. The focus in this role will be (but not limited to) Sales controlling and Business Partnering. The incumbent contributes together with the DACH finance team and the local organisation to set-up and further improving processes and ways of working in the organization.

During the separation timeframe, activities will gradually migrate from previous teams if needed as we set up the new organization. High level of flexibility will be required.

• Management of country P&L and controlling of business targets (top & bottom line)

• Monthly Finance Reviews and performance management

• Support S&OP Process, from Sales activities to financial Cash Up. Driving high-quality volume/assumptions based forecasting process, ensuring cross-functional alignment, good forecast accuracy and providing visibility on risks and opportunities

• IBP / Strategic Planning

• Driving high reporting standards throughout the organization

• Support the Austrian Sales team in yearly negotiations, track progress and activate corrective actions, Supporting development of customer/channel strategy

• Decision support to sales & marketing leaders on relevant local business initiatives

• Support budget control, Rebate and Overdue management, ensuring correct trade accruals/rebates through well-controlled process

• Support in balance sheet reviews and local Finflex initiatives supported by DACH Controlling team

• Follow-up on audit points and improve controlling processes together with DACH controlling team

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• Professional finance qualification equivalent to CA, CIMA, ACCA MBA or Masters degree desirable

• 3 years + of experience in comparable finance roles

• Has a good understanding of FMCG P&L & experience with month-end/ FC processes

• Knowledge of modern trade / negotiation cadence and Swiss and Austrian trade environment a plus

• Excellent commercial acumen & strong business partnering credentials with a proven track record on delivery

• Owner’s mindset towards business challenges. Ability to tackle complex situations, evaluate alternative courses of action, and provide fact-based solutions.

• Excellent inter-personal, communication in German and English, organizational, and analytic skills, with ability to influence and steer the decisions and work collaboratively

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT:

• A unique mix of global scale & start-up spirit—€8.3bn powerhouse with an agile, entrepreneurial mindset. We’re building a new high growth Ice Cream company from the ground up. ​

• Career without limits—42 markets, international opportunities, and fast tracked growth. ​

• A performance-driven culture—Freedom to act, disrupt and grow – your success is measured by impact.​

• A company that celebrates joy, innovation, and purpose—We create extraordinary careers, just like our ice cream creates extraordinary moments.

Depending on qualifications and professional experience, this position offers a gross annual salary starting at €50,000 with a willingness to pay above this amount depending on qualifications and professional experience. 

As publicly announced, Unilever will separate its Ice Cream business which is expected by the end of 2025. This role will transfer to the new Ice Cream company.

ARE YOU EXCITED TO CRAFT THE ICE CREAM FUTURE?

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.

We take pleasure seriously. Join the Ice Cream team now!

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.