Ice Cream Associate Finance Manager – Controls and Reporting

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Job Title: Ice Cream Associate Finance Manager - Controls & Reporting

Location: Englewood Cliffs, United States of America

Terms & Conditions: Full time, International assignment is not available for this role and relocation for international candidates is not provided

The Ice Cream division at Unilever is preparing to stand on its own, aiming to become an independent, EUR 8.3 billion publicly listed company by the end of 2025. We’re on a mission to create the ultimate snacking company. A place where growth, innovation, founder and ownership mentality, and performance are cultivated and rewarded. And where we craft extraordinary ice cream experiences - transforming ordinary moments into lasting memories. Because we know, life tastes better with ice cream. 

ABOUT THE MAGNUM ICE CREAM COMPANY:

The Magnum Ice Cream Company is all about growth. Growing our business. Growing our customers’ businesses. Growing our people’s careers. Growth begins with empowerment. So we free our people to be innovative, responsible entrepreneurs, driven and equipped to give our consumers more amazing products and unforgettable moments – and having fun doing it.   

With 19.000 expert ice cream colleagues and iconic brands like Wall’s, Cornetto and Ben & Jerry’s, loved in 76 countries, we are the world’s largest Ice Cream company leading the industry.  We have been taking pleasure seriously for more than 100 years, serving happiness with every lick or scoop of ice cream for generations.   

We are investing to unlock the full growth potential of The Magnum Ice Cream Company as a standalone entity, once we separate from Unilever, which is planned to happen before the end of 2025.   

We dream big but keep things simple to act fast.  

If you want to grow with us, make an impact, and shape the future of Ice Cream, this is the place for you!  

JOB PURPOSE:

The Associate Finance Manager – Controls and Reporting will serve within the controllers’ organization at The Magnum Ice Cream Company, holding key responsibility for the management and accuracy of financial statements, providing decision-making support, and contributing to cash forecasting and analysis. This position requires effective collaboration across the organization and with external stakeholders.

As the Assistant Finance Manager (AFM), you will be instrumental in preparing financial statements and ensuring the implementation of effective internal controls. Together with the Assistant Controller, the AFM will conduct forecasting and variance analysis on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis to support the decision-making for the business.

To excel in this position, a comprehensive knowledge of accounting principles is essential. Candidates should demonstrate strong organizational skills, meticulous attention to detail, reliability, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

The primary responsibility of this role is to ensure that the company’s accounting and financial operations adhere to established standards, thereby supporting accurate financial reporting and robust controls.  The incumbent will have responsibility for these activities within the US market, as well as oversight for North America, ensuring all processes are conducted in compliance with global policies.

This position reports directly to the Assistant Controller and is responsible for providing oversight, assurance, and strategic guidance in areas such as business risk management, financial reporting and control, internal and external audits, liquidity management, and value preservation.

WHAT WILL YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES BE

Accounting & Reporting:

• Financial Reporting: Ensure that financial reports are prepared accurately and submitted on time for both internal stakeholders and external regulatory bodies. This includes group financial statements and local statutory reports.
• Accounting Standards Compliance: Stay updated on changes in accounting standards and ensure that both group and local accounting practices are compliant. Act as the main point of contact for any accounting inquiries from the Group Controller’s team.
• Month end closing: Assist in the month end closing process, ensuring that all financial records are accurate and complete, and that financial statements are prepared in accordance with regulatory requirements.

Financial Processes:

• Efficiency Programs: Implement global financial process efficiency initiatives to streamline operations. This may involve automating processes, simplifying workflows, and centralizing transactional activities to enhance productivity.
• Continuous Improvement: Regularly review financial processes to identify areas for improvement, ensuring the execution of globally aligned finance processes designed to mitigate risks and enforce robust internal controls.
• Oversee adherence to local regulations and global financial policies, maintaining effective controls over financial operations.

Internal & External Assurance:

• Audit Liaison: Serve as the primary liaison for internal and external audits. This includes preparing necessary documentation, coordinating audit activities, and ensuring that all follow-up actions are completed in a timely manner.
• Relationship Management: Maintain strong relationships with external auditors to facilitate smooth audit processes and address any concerns that may arise.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:

EXPERIENCES & QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA or MBA preferred)
• 3–7 years in accounting or finance roles, ideally with exposure to manufacturing or FMCG environments
• Understanding of various business functions and their interconnections.
• Familiarity with SOX compliance, auditing processes, and risk management practices is a plus.
• Knowledge of local regulations concerning accounting and taxation is a plus.
• Proven success in automation of financial processes.
• Strong skills in presenting and communicating effectively with both senior finance and non-finance stakeholders.
• Experience supervising teams or leading cross-functional initiatives

SKILLS:

TOP 3 functional skills 

• Risk Management 
• Financial Controls 
• Process Design & Automation 

TOP 3 business skills 

• Stakeholder management 
• Effective communication
• Prioritization 

LEADERSHIP:

You are still responsible for delivering to the highest standards. You must be resilient so you can lead others to deliver with passion through uncertainty and create opportunities through the core and beyond. You must be able to flex your style and your plans to guide others through difficult times. 

Critical SOL (Standards of Leadership) Behaviors 

• PASSION FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE: Takes personal responsibility and accountability for execution and results. Generates intensity and focus to motivate people to deliver results at speed. 
• PERSONAL MASTERY: Sets high standards for themselves. Has emotional intelligence to take feedback, manage mood and motivations, and build empathy for others. 
• PURPOSE & SERVICE: Has humility, understanding that leadership is service to others, inside and outside Unilever. 

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What We Can Offer You

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