Finance BP Manager

Join us as Finance BP Manager!
Function: Finance
Reports to: PTAB Nutrition Finance Lead & HOF Pakistan
Scope: Turkey Foods
Location: İstanbul
Terms & Conditions: Full time / This position is a fixed term maternity cover with 8 months of service
JOB PURPOSE
The purpose of this position is providing valuable support to the category business teams in performance management and financial strategy building.
The role will partner both Foods Turkey & PTAB business teams. A key role within the Finance and Foods business structure, having a holistic view on all business matters, building strategic action plans.
A key role within the Finance and Foods business structure, having a holistic view on all business matters, building strategic action plans. You will have full P&L ownership and accountability, as well as partner in delivering the financial growth model's in-year targets.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
The role will act as one of the key players in both local Foods Turkey leadership team & PTAB Finance team, is expected to support and identify business development opportunities; facilitate key business decision making process, drive investment efficiency and well manage P&L to a healthy/ sustainable shape.
Ensure accuracy of monthly financial forecast by leading and ensuring a robust Country S&OP
Business partnering to CD, Marketing and Supply Chain Functions
Provide insight and analysis to all relevant stakeholders (Country and BU LT) on monthly results and forecasts
Work with local country Finance Excellence Team (FET) to ensure cash up process is done in a timely and quality manner
Accountable for the P&L, Movements and Gaps to Business Targets
Provides support in financial simulations like Pricing, Savings, Promo Investment, Innovations
Facilitate strategic planning and risk management for the country
Deep-dive Risks and Opportunities in Growth and Costs
Ensure accuracy of Financial Reports
Provide Decision Support and Timely Analysis on High-Value Business Priorities.
Annual and Long-Term Business Planning
Drive investment efficiency (TTS/BMI/OVH) and help to build ROMI mindset in the business.
Ensure Foods related financial controls are well managed and mitigation actions in place
New Product Launches (Business Cases)
Portfolio Mix Improvements
Saving Initiatives
Prepare Financial presentations and submissions for Local & Regional Business Teams
Monthly Forecast & Weekly Turnover Submissions
Monthly Financials Presentations to both PTAB LT & Turkey LT
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Drive objective business performance, partnering across commercial interfaces
Strong analytical skills, Excel modelling skills and attention to detail
Strong organizational and prioritization skills
Ability to work fluidly with ambiguity, and to multi-task
Strong engagement, presentation and communication skills
Ability to present complex information in a simplified manner
Ability to work fluidly with data across systems and reporting tools
Ability to manage tough conversations across senior interfaces within the country and the BU
Experience in driving process simplification and improvements
Experience managing a large and complex set of stakeholders
Ability to present to and communicate with senior Finance and non-Finance stakeholders
Skills
Strong professional skills in financial data and analytics.
Problem-solving ability, strategic negotiation, and influencing
Solid experience in business partnering functions and business leaders
Proven and Strong People Management and Stakeholder Management
Strong relationship building skills and an ability to engage clearly and effectively with all stakeholders.
Fluent English with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Leadership
You are an inclusive motivator of people. Your team deliver with real passion, growing and learning from each other whilst delivering quick wins.
You are still responsible for your own results and as a manager, you also need to motivate others to deliver with passion, creating an inclusive and engaging climate around you. You can balance challenge with support and coaching. You understand the wider business context, and you are emotionally intelligent enough to motivate people to deliver what is needed.
At Unilever, inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. We welcome applicants from all walks of life and are committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive/succeed. All applicants will receive fair and respectful consideration, and we actively support the growth and development of every employee.
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 bringing 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.