Company Overview

The mission of Seventh Generation is to transform the world into a healthy, sustainable, and equitable place for the next seven generations. This is only possible by establishing a talent powerhouse that brings our mission, values and partnerships to life allowing Seventh Generation to become one of the most trusted brands in the home care industry.

Background & Purpose of the Job

As part of the Home Care North America Finance organization, the Associate Finance Manager – Business Partnering, will be at the forefront of our financial strategy, partnering closely with marketing and sales business partners and cross-functional teams to drive growth and profitability while aiding in decision-making processes.

Who You Are & What You’ll Do

Central to this role is the ability to thrive in a dynamic environment and juggle multiple priorities with ease as you develop business cases and conduct scenario planning with your business partners. Your primary responsibilities will include:

Support the Development of Innovation Business Cases

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess new business opportunities and innovative projects. Analyze potential revenue streams, cost structures, and market trends to build comprehensive business cases that justify product investments. Provide financial insights and recommendations to support strategic decision-making for these initiatives.

Financial Modeling and Scenario Analysis

• Developing sophisticated financial models to assess various business scenarios and potential impact on the portfolio.
• Conducting sensitivity analysis and stress testing to evaluate the impact of business decisions on financial performance and assist in robust risk mitigation strategies.

Strategic Planning

• Contributing to the development of long-term strategic plans by providing financial expertise and insights. Evaluating investment opportunities, conducting scenario analysis, and assessing the financial implications of strategic initiatives.

Business Partnership

• Building strong relationships across the business and with cross-functional partners to understand their financial needs and objectives.
• Providing financial guidance and support to enable informed decision-making and drive business success.

Profitability Enhancement

• Identifying opportunities to enhance profitability through cost optimization, pricing strategies, and revenue maximization efforts, collaborating with business partners to implement value-added initiatives.
• Analyzing product and customer profitability to identify areas for improvement and develop targeted strategies to drive margin expansion and sustainable growth.

What You’ll Need to Succeed

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field (MBA or CPA preferred).
• 6 years of experience in financial analysis, modeling, and strategic planning.
• Prior CPG experience preferred.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
• Proficiency in financial modeling and Microsoft Excel.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy and integrity.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing priorities.

Preferred Location and Travel:

Preferred Location: Unilever North America HQ (Englewood Cliffs, NJ) or Seventh Generation HQ (Burlington, VT)

Open to Remote Work: Yes (based in Northeast preferrable)

Willingness to Travel: 20% of the time

Pay: The pay range for this position is $84,400 to $126,600. Unilever takes into consideration a wide range of factors that are utilized in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, qualifications and education, and other business and organizational needs.

Bonus: This position is bonus eligible.

Long-Term Incentive (LTI): This position is LTI eligible.

Benefits: Unilever employees are eligible to participate in our benefits plan. Should the employee choose to participate, they can choose from a range of benefits to include, but is not limited to, health insurance (including prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage), retirement savings benefits, life insurance and disability benefits, parental leave, sick leave, paid vacation and holidays, as well as access to numerous voluntary benefits. Any coverages for health insurance and retirement benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.

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Unilever is an organization committed to diversity and inclusion 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. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
Employment is subject to verification of pre-screening tests, which may include drug screening, background check, credit check and DMV check.

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