Planning and forecasting leadUnilever

Main Purpose
The Planning and Forecasting Lead is a key member of the Finance Excellence Team and plays a leadership role for the UniOps FET. The Planning and Forecasting Lead will be the Finance lead for the Sales and Operational Planning (S&OP) process, support the Integrated Business Planning (IBP) process and support the FP&A team in various business performance related tasks.
Main accountabilities
Play the role of team lead to the UniOps FET, ensuring operational stability and engagement within the team members and building relationships with the FET based on Sydney.
Provide monthly visibility, analysis and insights to the business teams on latest Cash Up forecast and Business Team view through consolidation of risks and opportunities (R&Os), then translate the aligned forecast into inputs for the Global Cash Up Tool (GCUT).
Drive UPG and NRM growth by providing insights to Business Unit Finance teams on monthly results and forecast drivers. Responsible for submissions of the NRM forecast.
Responsible for ensuring integrity of forecasting tools and files - manage GCUT data accuracy and business rules, maintain P&L forecast files and ensure YTD reconciliation with BW and iFinance.
Responsible for several business performance reporting requirements, such as B&J P&Ls, results presentations, historical P&Ls and other ad hoc requirements.
Responsible for TWC reporting, including monthly actuals and quarterly forecast submissions - liaise with stakeholders to gather TWC actuals and forecast inputs and provide insights to Head of Finance Excellence.
Drive simplification and efficiencies in the S&OP processes, levering technology to automate key tasks.
Performance management of the business units on key performance metrics, providing data on time in full with focus on variances to target and forecast.
Skills & qualifications
Autonomous, proactive and problem solving
Strong analytical skills (Intermediate to advanced Excel, SAP, Power BI)
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Strong influencing skills and interpersonal skills
Finance and business acumen
Essential:
3 years business experience
Prior team management experience
Desirable:
Qualified Chartered or Management accountant
Previous commercial/business partnering experience
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Unilever

Taguig City, Metro Manila
Permanent
Full-time