Senior Financial Analyst

<p><b><span>Unilever is currently hiring for the </span><span>​ </span><span>Senior Financial Analyst. </span></b><br/><br/><b><span>Function</span><span>:</span></b><span><span> </span></span><span> </span><span>​<span>Finance</span><span> Specialist</span>​</span><b> </b> <span> </span></p><p><b><span>Scope:</span></b><span><span> </span></span><span><span>​</span><span><span>Europe</span></span><span>​</span></span><span> </span></p><p><b><span>Location:</span></b><span><span> </span></span><span><span>Warsaw, Poland</span><span> (Hybrid)</span></span><span> </span></p><p><b><span>Terms &amp; Conditions:</span></b><span><span> </span></span><span><span>​</span><span><span>Full-time </span></span><span>​</span></span><span> </span></p><p><span> </span></p><p><b>​</b><span><b>​</b><b><span>EUROPE FINANCE EXCELLENCE TEAM</span></b><b>​</b></span><span> </span></p><p><span><span>The Europe Finance Excellence Team (Europe FET) is on the lookout for talented individuals ready to make a real impact. As pioneers of an ‘Above Market’ design, the Europe FET plays a pivotal role in driving key finance operations. This includes month-end closing, forecasting, budget control, management reporting, cash management, and ad hoc decision support, ensuring the smooth financial functioning of European operations. Supporting </span><span>an</span><span> €11bn yearly revenue business across </span><span>the 6 BG Led Markets and 1Unilever Europe </span><span>organisation</span><span>, the Europe FET needs someone passionate about finance who is eager to contribute to an environment that values collaboration, growth, and impact. </span></span><span> </span></p><p><span> </span></p><p><span><span>The Europe FET is </span><span>characterised</span><span> by its diverse and vibrant culture, bringing together finance professionals from a wide range of backgrounds. The team </span><span>firmly believes</span><span> that the best solutions come from a mix of perspectives, </span><span>leveraging</span><span> this diversity to solve challenges and foster innovation. With a location strategy based out of three geographical hubs – Kingston</span><span> (London)</span><span>, Rotterdam, and Warsaw – the Europe FET aims to enable seamless collaboration by building </span><span>centres</span><span> of excellence. These hubs not only </span><span>facilitate</span><span> better support to our Markets and Business Groups but also create thriving environments for shared learning. </span></span><span> </span></p><p><span> </span></p><p><b><span>JOB PURPOSE</span></b><span> </span></p><p><span><span>The FET </span><span>isn’t</span><span> </span><span>just about numbers</span><span>; </span><span>it’s</span><span> about people. The team cultivates an engaging and collaborative atmosphere where every member’s voice is heard and valued. There are </span><span>ample opportunities</span><span> to learn, take ownership of projects, and directly </span><span>impact</span><span> the financial health of the </span><span>organisation</span><span>. </span></span><span> </span></p><p><span> </span></p><p><span><span>For individuals looking to grow their skills within a fantastic team and help shape the future of finance operations in Europe, the Europe FET is an exciting place to be. </span><span>Come be</span><span> a part of a journey where finance meets innovation, and every day brings a new opportunity to make a difference. </span></span><span> </span></p><p><span> </span></p><p><b><span>WHAT WILL YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES BE</span></b><span> </span></p><p><span>​</span><span><span>​</span></span><span> </span></p><ul><li><p><span><span>​</span><span><span>Supporting </span><span>financial </span><span>month</span><span>-</span><span>/quarter</span><span>-</span><span>/year</span><span>-</span><span>end closing processes</span><span> for Europe</span></span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul><ul><li><p><span><span>​</span><span><span>Assisting</span><span> </span><span>preparation and</span><span> reporting of </span><span>forecast</span><span>s in Overhead</span><span>s</span><span> and B</span><span>rand &amp; </span><span>M</span><span>arketing </span><span>I</span><span>nvestment</span><span> C</span><span>ost </span><span>R</span><span>eporting </span><span>G</span><span>roups</span><span> </span></span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul><ul><li><p><span><span>​</span><span><span>Support R</span><span>ecord to Report</span><span> </span><span>allocation</span><span>s </span><span>and reconciliations </span></span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul><ul><li><p><span><span>​</span><span><span>Managing cost control processes and marketing budgets</span></span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul><ul><li><p><span><span>​</span><span><span>Analysi</span><span>ng</span><span> costs and variances vs. budget</span></span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul><ul><li><p><span><span>​</span><span><span>Prepar</span><span>ing</span><span> reports, analyses and t