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Senior FP&A Manager (d/f/m) Foods
senior · Corporate Finance
Earlier this year (March 2026), Unilever announced an agreement to separate our Foods business. Our Foods business, including brands such as Hellmann's and Knorr, will join forces with McCormick to become a global flavour leader, with leading positions across spices, seasonings, condiments and complementary food categories, supported by a strong retail and food service platform. McCormick has 135+ years of heritage, a presence in 150+ countries and territories, and a portfolio of trusted brands. The transaction remains subject to consultation, regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions with a targeted deal close of mid-2027.
JOB PURPOSE
This role exists to drive financial performance, sustainable growth and value creation across Europe Foods. As a strategic finance partner to the Europe Foods Leadership Team, you will translate business strategy into actionable plans, lead performance management and forecasting, identify opportunities and risks, and provide data-driven insights that enable informed decision-making. You will also strengthen financial governance, advance digital finance capabilities, and develop a high-performing team to deliver business results.
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 the Europe Foods performance management agenda, providing financial insights, forecasting and reporting to support strategic decision-making and deliver business targets.
Drive target setting, resource allocation and in-year performance management, identifying risks and opportunities and ensuring timely interventions to accelerate growth.
Lead short- and long-term financial planning, including forecasting, budgeting and the development of the Europe Foods Financial Growth Model.
Ensure strong financial governance, controls and reporting integrity across budgets, investments, accruals and performance processes.
Advance the digital finance agenda through process simplification, automation, data-driven insights and continuous improvement initiatives.
Lead, develop and coach a high-performing finance team while fostering collaboration across finance, business and functional stakeholders throughout Europe.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor´s or master’s degree in finance, economics, business administration, or a related discipline.
Extensive experience in FP&A, commercial finance, or business partnering.
Strong expertise in forecasting, budgeting, financial planning, and performance management.
Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive business decisions through financial insights.
Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving capabilities.
Experience leading and developing high-performing teams.
Passion for digital finance, automation, and continuous improvement.
Excellent communication skills and fluency in English.
Diversity:
Whilst the role is advertised on a full-time basis, we would be happy to discuss possible flexible working options and what this may look like for you. We strive to achieve a family-friendly and inclusive workplace and to, above all, create possibilities for all.
Diversity at Unilever is about inclusion, embracing differences, creating possibilities and growing together for better business performance. We embrace diversity in our workforce. This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants and continuing development of all employees regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity. We are also more than happy to provide reasonable adjustments during our application and interview process to enable you to be present your best self.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Unilever is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, or any other basis protected by applicable law, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability
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