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Head of Corporate Finance and Transformation, Wellbeing

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Unilever

2mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Expert Level
  • Accounting & Tax
    Banking & Finance
  • El Segundo

AI generated summary

  • You need 15+ years in finance, credibility in core disciplines, M&A experience, and ambition for a future CFO role in a complex environment like FMCG.
  • You will ensure financial integrity, lead finance operations, drive enterprise transformations, develop analytics, and partner with stakeholders to evaluate investments and leverage AI for growth.

Requirements

  • 15+ years of progressive finance experience across controllership, operations, governance, and business partnering in FMCG or similarly complex environments
  • Demonstrated credibility across all core finance disciplines; not required to be the technical master of everything, but expected to lead with confidence, judgment, and influence
  • Experience engaging audit committees, senior corporate leadership, and regulators in publicly listed company environments
  • Track record in M&A due diligence, integration, and enterprise transformation
  • Clear CFO-track ambition, with the capability and aspiration to step into a future OpCo CFO role

Responsibilities

  • Controls & Integrity
  • Financial Integrity: Own the WBC controllership framework, ensuring best-in-class accounting, statutory reporting, and tax governance across all legal entities.
  • Governance Fluency: Build SOX-like control frameworks and serve as the primary "bow-tie" interface between Unilever Corporate Finance, audit committees, and external auditors.
  • Serve as the primary finance interface with Unilever corporate finance, audit committees, and internal and external auditors
  • Finance Operations & Transformation
  • Process Excellence: Lead finance operations across Record-to-Report (RTR), Order-to-Cash (OTC), and Procure-to-Pay (PTP), tailoring solutions to brand maturity.
  • Systems Strategy: Serve as the finance lead in ERP & other key technology and architecture strategic decisions, ensuring business processes are adapted for compliance and scalability and appropriate for risk appetite of WBC and OpCo’s.
  • Transformation: Act as the finance leader for major enterprise transformation programs, including route-to-market changes, supply chain make-vs-buy decisions, technology and architecture, and readiness for centralization, outsourcing, and automation
  • Data & Analytics: In partnership with WBC Data & Analytics organization, develop leading financial and non-financial information for the business that is democratized, self-serviced, and properly governed.
  • Investment Stewardship & Business Development
  • Establish Investment Stewardship as a core finance capability, creating common language and discipline for evaluating growth, marketing, e-commerce, and strategic investments.
  • Serve as leader in creating value with AI while navigating risks of the emerging technology and applications.
  • Lead through influence without authority, partnering closely with Operating Company CFOs as the “first team”

FAQs

What is the primary responsibility of the Head of Corporate Finance and Transformation, Wellbeing at Unilever?

The primary responsibility is to provide financial stewardship, finance operations, risk and controls, and investment discipline across the Wellbeing portfolio while driving performance and ensuring governance practices.

What qualifications are needed for this position?

Candidates should have 15+ years of progressive finance experience across controllership, operations, governance, and business partnering in FMCG or similarly complex environments, along with a strong track record in M&A due diligence and enterprise transformation.

Is experience in engaging with audit committees and senior corporate leadership required?

Yes, experience engaging audit committees, senior corporate leadership, and regulators in publicly listed company environments is necessary.

What is the pay range for this position?

The pay range for this position is $227,700 to $569,250, depending on various factors such as skill sets, experience, and other organizational needs.

Is this position eligible for bonuses and long-term incentives?

Yes, this position is bonus eligible and also eligible for long-term incentives (LTI).

What benefits does Unilever offer to employees?

Unilever offers a range of benefits including health insurance, retirement savings benefits, life insurance, disability benefits, parental leave, sick leave, paid vacation and holidays, and access to numerous voluntary benefits.

Does Unilever have a commitment to diversity and inclusion?

Yes, Unilever is committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and succeed, welcoming applicants from all walks of life.

What is the company's stance on employment equal opportunity?

Unilever is an Equal Opportunity Employer and ensures that all applicants receive fair and respectful consideration regardless of their background.

Are there pre-screening tests involved in the employment process?

Yes, employment is subject to verification of pre-screening tests, which may include drug screening, background checks, credit checks, and DMV checks.

How can individuals with disabilities request assistance during the recruitment process?

Individuals with disabilities in need of assistance can contact Unilever at NA.Accommodations@unilever.com for support during the recruitment process.

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Unilever

A better business. A better world. A better you.

Manufacturing & Electronics
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1872
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Be part of the world’s most successful, purpose-led business. Work with brands that are well-loved around the world, that improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us. We promote innovation, big and small, to make our business win and grow; and we believe in business as a force for good. Unleash your curiosity, challenge ideas and disrupt processes; use your energy to make this happen. Our brilliant business leaders and colleagues provide mentorship and inspiration, so you can be at your best. Our portfolio ranges from nutritionally balanced foods to indulgent ice creams, affordable soaps, luxurious shampoos and everyday household care products. We produce world-leading brands including Lipton, Knorr, Dove, Axe, Hellmann’s and Omo, alongside trusted local names and innovative-forward thinking brands like Ben & Jerry’s, The Dollar Shave Club and Dermalogica. Every individual here can bring their purpose to life through their work. Join us and you’ll be surrounded by inspiring leaders and supportive peers. Among them, you’ll channel your purpose, bring fresh ideas to the table, and simply be you. As you work to make a real impact on the business and the world, we’ll work to help you become a better you.