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JOB PURPOSE

This role exists to provide strong financial business partnering to the Sales organization by ensuring transparency, compliance, and high‑quality financial insights across Trade Marketing Investment (TMI) and customer profitability.
You will enable informed commercial decision‑making, safeguard financial integrity, and continuously improve data quality and reporting through system optimization and automation – helping our business grow sustainably and responsibly.

You’ll be part of a team that believes in using data, insight, and collaboration to drive better outcomes for the business, our customers, and our consumers.

Because here, we don’t just hire for jobs. We invite you to be part of something bigger.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the Sales Controlling team and ensure effective delivery of finance support to the Sales organization
• Ensure accurate and compliant representation of Trade Marketing Investments (TMI) in SAP, in close collaboration with Customer Teams and Business Operations
• Act as escalation point for complex TMI‑related topics across Sales, Business Operations, and Finance Business Partners
• Control and validate retroactive condition adjustments
• Provide high-quality data and analyses for monthly financial closing activities related to trade investments and customer profitability
• Support annual customer negotiations through financial analyses, insights, and decision support
• Act as first point of contact for internal audit and external auditors for all TMI‑related matters
• Develop, maintain, and automate financial reporting tools and standard reports for the Sales organization
• Design, implement, and continuously improve TMI controlling processes in new system and collaboration environments (e.g. Teams‑based solutions)
• Support the implementation of control frameworks and business changes

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration or Economic or a commercial qualification
• 7+ years of professional experience in Finance, Controlling, or Financial Business Partnering
• Strong systems knowledge, including SAP FICO, SAP COPA, Excel (incl. VBA), and MS Office; experience with reporting and planning tools
• Proven experience working in an international and cross‑functional environment (e.g. service providers, project teams, European HQ)
• Solid understanding of financial reporting, analysis, forecasting, and information management
• Strong analytical mindset with a high affinity for numbers and data, combined with solid financial business acumen
• Ability to work independently in a structured and reliable manner, with a strong service orientation and resilience in a fast‑paced environment
• Strong collaboration skills and confidence engaging with senior stakeholders across Sales and Finance
• Fluent English and German skills (written and spoken)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Project management experience (e.g. system design, UAT, change management)
• Experience with TMI controlling, trade profitability, or customer value assessments
• Experience in audit interactions or control frameworks

WHAT WE OFFER YOU:

• 38-hour work week with flexible hours and the option for remote work
• 30 days of vacation plus December 24th and 31st off
• **Meal allowance:** €65 per month
• Access to Manager Check‑Ups – Optional executive‑level health screenings to support long‑term well‑being and performance
• Company pension & shares
• **In-house café:** snacks, lunch, and coffee specialties at discounted prices
• **Discounts **via Corporate Benefits
• **Deutschland Ticket:** €50 monthly subsidy or a discounted company bike
• Free training opportunities and access to our own learning platform
• E-GYM/Wellpass for €20 per month & free corporate health management & a 24/7 counseling service
• And the best for last – unlimited ice cream!

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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.