ekaterra Supply Chain Finance Specialist AMET Full Time

About Ekaterra

ekaterra is the biggest Tea Company in world today, with outstanding, purpose driven brands such as Lipton, PG tips and Pukka. ekaterra was created as a standalone “corporate startup” in 2021 when Unilever decided to separate the Tea business so that it could achieve its highest potential. Following that ekaterra is now owned by a private equity firm CVC and has come into its own as an independent legal entity across the world.

ekaterra’s Tea brands, geographies and Tea estates generate revenues in excess of €2 billion – the company is growing and profitable with proven potential both pre- and post-COVID-19. As a standalone entity, ekaterra remains number one in the world and is even better positioned to lead the industry and take full advantage of the opportunities in the category, with more focus and entrepreneurship driving greater growth and value.

ekaterra’s Mission is to Grow a World of Wellbeing… growth for everyone is at the core of our business. We want to grow a better world of wellbeing through the regenerative power of plants, for our consumers, farming communities, employees and shareholders. We are also environmentally conscious and are committed to giving back to the planet. Read more on our website: https://ekaterratea.com/

As a proper corporate startup, we are seeking employees with a passion for exciting entrepreneurial experiences, who respond to dynamic, ever-changing challenges with agility and ownership and who want to pursue unique career opportunities and play a part in building the bright future of this plant-based company.

The qualities we look for

ekaterra is made up of a special blend of individuals which make our teams exciting and diverse. To be part of our tea family, whether for a short period or over the long term, we are looking for individuals who think Green and are environmentally conscious, who understand the power of simplicity and who are accountable for their actions. We want those who infuse mastery and passion in everything they do to create great products and unforgettable experiences for our consumers.

What’s in it for you?

We believe that growth is for everyone; we believe in growing leaders who have an owner’s mentality. We believe in connections over hierarchies and (work)levels. We have a ‘corporate start-up’ approach; we act with speed and agility to tackle knotty business challenges.

Business Context and Main Purpose of the Job:

The Supply Chain Finance Specialist provides decision support and financial expertise to the Market teams to drive achievement of long-term competitive costs, quality, and service levels. The position is responsible for driving performance interventions, savings, stocks management, business cases related to sourcing and Capex investments, and other cost management activities under the Supply Chain umbrella.

Key stakeholders are AMET SCF Manager, Planning & Sourcing Manager(s), BU Finance Managers & Site Controllers.

Key Accountabilities:
Business Cases: Perform financial analysis for projects related to sourcing decisions and network re-design
Business Waste: Provide insights on business waste and support AMET SC Head and Finance teams to deliver efficiencies in this area by proactively highlighting risks
Stocks Management: Provide visibility on stocks to drive working capital improvements
Business Partnering: Provide valuable business & financials insights to the SC teams to drive decision making.
Capex management: Support the AMET engineering teams to track actuals and forecast
Consolidation of Material Inflation impacts and factory financials across AMET for performance reviews

Professional skills:
Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting or Professional accounting qualification such as CIMA/CA/ACCA
Advanced knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint, and Data Analytics.
Excellent understanding of accounting principles and financial analysis
Fluency in English – written and spoken

Preferred Skills:
Working knowledge of SAP and Hyperion
Experience in developing Power BI Dashboards
Working knowledge of P&L

Experience Required:
3-5 years of Finance experience
Prior Supply Chain Finance experience in FMCG

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.