Category Assistant Finance Manager

2 weeks ago


Jeddah, Saudi Arabia Unilever Full time

Job Title: Category Assistant Finance Manager

Location: KSA

Company Profile:
At Unilever you are more than your job title, you are 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 produce world-leading brands including 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 Surf.

Be part of the most successful purpose-led business in the world. Have the opportunity to see the true impact that you’re having in the work you do - every small thing counts.

Job Scope:
Finance Business Partnering (FBP) at Unilever is a highly dynamic and exciting role. As the owner of your Category’s P&L, you are responsible for supporting the business with a CFO mindset. The role typically includes supporting the business in defining the right strategies, managing business cases to support new launch decisions, monthly forecast updates and performance analysis, and more. The goal is always to advise and support your business partners to deliver consistent, competitive, profitable, and responsible growth, in the short and long run.

Roles & Responsibilities

Drive Financial Performance of the Category
- Accountable for the P&L Numbers, Movements, and Gaps in Targets
- Provides support in financial simulations like Pricing, Sourcing, Savings, Promo Investment, Innovations
- Deep-dive Risks and Opportunities in Growth and Costs
- Ensure the accuracy of Financial Reports and Drive controls.

B. Provide Decision Support and Timely Analysis on High-Value Business Priorities.
- New Business Models
- Annual and Long-Term Business Planning
- Major Investment and Business Decisions (including Capex)
- Competitive Analysis

C. Support Senior Finance Business Partner on driving business performance interventions:

- Growth Spotting
- Profitability Improvement and Fuel for Growth
- Promotions and Pricing Opportunities
- Net Revenue Management

D. Prepare Financial presentations and submissions for Global Teams
- Monthly Forecast Submissions
- Category Strategy Updates

E. Build a deep understanding of Brands and Channels

Key Competencies & Skills:

- Bachelor/master’s degree, in a related field (e.g., Business/Finance/Economics/Accounting/etc.).
- 5 years of Relevant experience preferred (e.g., FMCG/Finance Partnering/Auditing/etc.)
- Responsible, Accountable, and Cautiousness in ensuring accuracy.
- Analytical skills and sound logic.
- Business-minded, with good financial understanding.
- Agility, flexibility, and willingness to learn.
- Passion for Growth
- Team Commitment
- Objective Analytical Power
- Influencing Others
- Developing yourself
- Excellent communication skills

Key Requirements:

- Full proficiency of English and Arabic (optional) language



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