Supply Chain Procurement Accountant needed at Unilever

WHAT WILL YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES BE

Key Responsibilities

Cost Analysis & Reporting

• Monitor and report material price changes driven by commodity market movements and forex fluctuations.
• Track and analyze the impact of global commodity hedging gains/losses on procurement costs.
• Provide monthly and quarterly cost variance analysis for procurement-related expenses.
• Tracking PPV, Savings and MUV monthly and adjusting business forecast by Business Group.

Value Chain & Cost Optimization

• Partner with Procurement, R&D and supply chain teams to implement Design-to-Value initiatives, material usage savings and material price standards.
• Support value chain strategies to secure better material prices and benchmark against competitors.
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction through inbound logistics and infrastructure optimization to reduce costs outside of material prices.

Sustainability & Waste Reduction

• Assess and report the financial impact of global sustainability initiatives on material costs.
• Monitor and quantify savings from waste reduction during production processes.

Forecasting & Budgeting

• Develop accurate forecasts for material costs considering commodity trends, FX rates, and hedging positions.
• Support annual budgeting and long-term planning for procurement-related costs.

Compliance & Governance

• Ensure adherence to financial controls and compliance standards in procurement accounting.
• Maintain accurate documentation for internal reporting by Business Group/Category for month end & quarterly forecast financial reviews.

Invoice & Credit Note Management

• Manage the review and validation of sundry invoice collections to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Oversee the outsourced offshore team responsible for:
• Processing credit notes for material returns.
• Executing writebacks of accruals for material receipts older than six months.

Experiences & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance
• Professional accounting qualification (CIMA/CA) would be highly advantageous
• A solid foundation in supply chain accounting and cost management.
• 2 years of experience in analyzing material variances, commodity market trends, and implementing saving strategies.

Skills

• Advanced Microsoft Excel, SAP knowledge desirable
•  Self-starting & proactive mind-set
• Highly agile and proactive, with proven ability to prioritize effectively, communicate clearly, and influence stakeholders across functions.
• Strong team player
• Skilled at steering conversations to achieve alignment and deliver outcomes under pressure, both independently and collaboratively, while meeting tight deadlines.
• Combines technical expertise with strong time management and problem-solving skills to support cost optimization and enhance supply chain performance
• Demonstrates exceptional analytical capabilities with a strong bias for action, ensuring timely and accurate insights that drive business decisions.