Senior Financial Analyst

Unilever is currently hiring for the ​ Senior Financial Analyst.

Function:  ​Finance Specialist​   

Scope: ​Europe​ 

Location: Warsaw, Poland (Hybrid) 

Terms & Conditions: ​Full-time ​ 

​​EUROPE FINANCE EXCELLENCE TEAM​ 

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 an €11bn yearly revenue business across the 6 BG Led Markets and 1Unilever Europe organisation, the Europe FET needs someone passionate about finance who is eager to contribute to an environment that values collaboration, growth, and impact.  

The Europe FET is characterised by its diverse and vibrant culture, bringing together finance professionals from a wide range of backgrounds. The team firmly believes that the best solutions come from a mix of perspectives, leveraging this diversity to solve challenges and foster innovation. With a location strategy based out of three geographical hubs – Kingston (London), Rotterdam, and Warsaw – the Europe FET aims to enable seamless collaboration by building centres of excellence. These hubs not only facilitate better support to our Markets and Business Groups but also create thriving environments for shared learning.  

JOB PURPOSE 

The FET isn’t just about numbers; it’s about people. The team cultivates an engaging and collaborative atmosphere where every member’s voice is heard and valued. There are ample opportunities to learn, take ownership of projects, and directly impact the financial health of the organisation.  

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. Come be a part of a journey where finance meets innovation, and every day brings a new opportunity to make a difference.  

WHAT WILL YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES BE 

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• ​Supporting financial month-/quarter-/year-end closing processes for Europe 

• ​Assisting preparation and reporting of forecasts in Overheads and Brand & Marketing Investment Cost Reporting Groups  

• ​Support Record to Report allocations and reconciliations  

• ​Managing cost control processes and marketing budgets 

• ​Analysing costs and variances vs. budget 

• ​Preparing reports, analyses and t