Assistant Supply Chain Finance Manager - Manufacturing

Assistant Supply Chain Finance Manager – Manufacturing

Location: Unilever Sri Lanka Head Office

Terms & Conditions: Full-time role, local mobility required for factory visits

Function: Finance

Reports to: Senior SC Finance Manager - Manufacturing & Performance

Scope: Local

About Unilever

With 3.4 billion people in over 190 countries using our products every day, Unilever is a business that makes a real impact on the world. Work on brands that are loved and improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us. We are driven by our purpose: to make sustainable living commonplace, and it is our belief that doing business the right way drives superior performance. At the heart of what we do is our people – we believe that when our people work with purpose, we will create a better business and a better world. At Unilever, your career will be a unique journey, grounded in our inclusive, collaborative, and flexible working environment. We don’t believe in the ‘one size fits all’ approach and instead we will equip you with the tools you need to shape your own future.

JOB PURPOSE

This role exists to strengthen financial performance and operational excellence in the export led Manufacturing Unit while driving material cost performance with local procurement and UniOps. You will enable value delivery through cost optimization, cash discipline, material cost transparency, savings governance, investment appraisals, strategic business case partnering, and strong financial controls. You’ll be part of a team that believes in doing work that matters — for people and the planet. Because here, we don’t just hire for jobs. We invite you to be part of something bigger.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead financial business partnering for the Agarapathana Manufacturing Unit across Cost, Cash and Controls.
• Drive Material Cost performance with the support of UniOps and procurement partnering, ensuring RM/PM cost visibility, transparency and value delivery.
• Lead annual cost forecasting, monthly performance reviews and improve Non-Material supply chain cost (NMSCC) performance.
• Ensure timely and accurate month-end closure and factory cost reporting.
• Conduct investment appraisals for innovations, capacity expansions and operational improvement projects.
• Partner strategic business cases and ensure robust financial evaluation.
• Champion and govern the UniSpark savings program for Factory cost and Material cost.
• Support financial controls health management and audit readiness.
• Conduct regular site visits and drive continuous improvement within Supply Chain Finance.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 3 to 5 years’ experience in Finance and/or Supply Chain Finance.
• Bachelor’s degree in management, Finance or related fields.
• Strong experience in cost modelling, forecasting, financial analysis and controls.
• Proficiency in Excel, SAP, data analytics and PowerPoint.
• Strong stakeholder management and ability to convert data into insights.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Part/ fully qualified Post graduate programs and/ or professional qualifications such as CIMA/ACCA would be an added advantage.
• Background in manufacturing finance or cost accounting.

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 bring ing 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.