Job Title:Assistant Finance Manager <br /> Work Level: WL 1D <br /> Location: Mumbai, India <br /> Why we exist? <br /> We believe life tastes better with Ice Cream. We exist to bring the <br /> power of ice cream to more people, in more places, in new and <br /> unexpected ways. As our founder Mr Wall's already said in 1922, <br /> ‘By taking pleasure seriously”. We truly embody this and are <br /> creating the world’s largest IC company to accelerate these <br /> extraordinary ice cream experiences for more people around the <br /> globe. <br /> About the company: Unilever, world’s 3rd largest CPG company with revenues of $60mn, <br /> has announced the spinoff of its Ice cream business group and form an independent <br /> company. Ice cream as a business system has very different character & a distinct business <br /> system when compared to other Unilever categories as it requires a dedicated cold chain <br /> GTM, it’s an impulse category and needs larger distributive and multichannel OOH footprint, <br /> needs agility to manage seasonality and rigour in front end execution. <br /> This bold move leads the creation of an iconic pure play ice cream <br /> company “MAGNUM IC Company” which operates in 80 countries with <br /> a revenue scale of $9bn globally, headquartered in Amsterdam. Magnum <br /> IC Company houses world’s most iconic brands like Magnum / Ben & <br /> Jerry, Cornetto, Breyers ,Walls and Grom. This separation gives us boost to accelerate <br /> fast in the highly attractive $1 trillion snacking and refreshment industry, growing consistently <br /> globally. <br /> Magnum IC Company in India: In India, Kwality Wall’s (brand of Hindustan Unilever) is a <br /> large IC business with national presence. The HUL board has approved the demerger of <br /> Kwality Walls India business as a separate listed entity. Hence KWIL will be 100% part of the <br /> Magnum IC company with its India head office in Mumbai. <br /> The Role:Assistant Finance Manager <br /> Description of the Role <br /> We are looking for multiple candidates in different parts of IC Finance team which includes <br /> Finance business Partner, Performance Management, Controllership, CD finance, Tax, etc. <br /> Key Responsibilities: We are seeking a highly motivated and exceptionally skilled <br /> Chartered Accountant who cleared the CA Final Examination in the first attempt and <br /> possesses 1 to 5 years of post-qualification experience in statutory audit. The ideal <br /> candidate will be responsible for leading and executing statutory audit engagements for a <br /> diverse portfolio of clients, ensuring compliance with all regulatory frameworks (e.g., <br /> Companies Act, 2013, Accounting Standards, SAs, and Ind AS). This role is a key position <br /> for future growth into a management profile. <br /> As an Asst Finance Manager in a Business Partnering role, responsibilities include: <br /> • The statutory auditor's core responsibilities encompass the entire audit lifecycle <br /> for medium to large companies, starting with developing and executing risk-based <br /> audit plans compliant with SAs. This involves meticulously reviewing financial <br /> statements (B/S, P&L, C/F) to ensure a true and fair view under Ind AS/AS, <br /> alongside testing internal financial controls (IFC). Furthermore, the role mandates <br /> ensuring strict compliance with the Companies Act, 2013, and CARO, culminating <br /> in the drafting of audit reports and certifying statements, while actively identifying <br /> and reporting any instances of fraud or non-compliance <br /> • Asst. Manager – Customer Development Finance: Leading performance <br /> management at the Branch; Responsible for distributor life cycle partnering – <br /> distributor appointments, exits, attrition management, ROI; Operation controls and <br /> outliers <br /> • Asst Manager – Category Finance: End-to-end P&L responsibility for delivering <br /> growth and unlocking profitability improvement, cash up and forecasting; identify <br /> opportunities to improve realisation; Drive discussions with category heads on <br /> performance management Asst. Manager – Supply Chain Finance: Driving gross <br /> margin and savings delivery, managing business waste; Preparing investment <br /> business cases with supply chain partners; Working with procurement team to <br /> identify areas of opportunity wherein significant value can be unlocked <br /> • Asst Manager - Finance Excellence Team: Driving business performance metrics and <br /> performance management for Categories. Enabling delivery of business financial <br /> targets; Driving forecast process hygiene Controlling Financial <br /> Controlling is the fundamental building block of our function. A role here is an opportunity to <br /> develop your financial accounting, reporting and control skills as well as providing objectivity <br /> and challenge to the business. Working in this team will give you broad exposure to the rest <br /> of the business as you build partnerships as a trusted change agent, actively driving the risk <br /> management agenda for the business. You will have the opportunity to develop project <br /> management skills and will get exposure to expertise areas such as tax and pensions. As <br /> part of the Controllers team you will have the opportunity to either work in one of our <br /> Accounting Centres, Financial Reporting or Investor Relations. <br /> Experience and skills required: <br /> The preferred candidate would have 1-5 years of Finance experience with following key <br /> skills: <br /> • Strong financial fundamentals along with solid business partnering skills. <br /> • Strong systems understanding required due to the technical nature of the role. <br /> • Experience in an Operating Country and some level of Global experience preferred <br /> • Accounting / Supply chain finance background desirable. <br /> • Ability to directly partner and challenge business partners by delivering concise <br /> messages / making the complex simple / getting to the right business insights <br /> • Strong Modelling/Mathematical/Analytical skill a must. <br /> • Excellent communication skills, including written English <br /> • Strong work ethic, great attitude, self-starting & proactive mind-set, resilience in the <br /> face of pressure, good team player, ability to meet multiple stretching deadlines and <br /> attention to detail. <br /> • Need to be able to roll up your sleeves <br /> Core aspects underpinning all skills: Creativity, Empathy, Obsession with brands & <br /> consumers, Sense of Aesthetics, Analytical Thinking & Rigour. <br /> We are committed to developing and nurturing talent within our Ice Cream company. We are <br /> committed to providing ample options for career growth and exploration, allowing our <br /> employees to explore roles and opportunities across the new Ice Cream organization. <br /> Employees’ career development is a priority for us, and we are dedicated to supporting their <br /> growth journey within the new company. <br /> Leadership Behaviours: Should "meet or exceed expectations" on the Standards of <br /> Leadership behaviours: <br /> • Purpose & Service: Works from purpose for the good of others. <br /> • Personal Mastery: Always brings their best self. <br /> • Agility: Constantly curious & courageous. <br /> • Business Acumen: Generate value in Channels & Customers. <br /> • Talent Catalyst: Develops & magnifies the power of people. <br /> • Consumer Love: Creates better futures for our consumers every day. <br /> • Passion for High Performance: Inspires the energy needed to win and grow <br /> Are you up for this exciting challenge? --- End of Document---