Unilever—Sr Finance Executive - PACE

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Description: Business Title: Sr. Finance Executive (PACE) Location: Pan India Role Purpose: The PACE Anchor is responsible for independently auditing and assessing factory and warehouse operations with a strong focus on supply chain, engineering, and quality functions. The role ensures adherence to defined standard operating procedures (SOPs), strengthens governance, and drives consistency in ways of working across locations. ________________________________________ Key Responsibilities 1. Operational Audits & Assessments • Conduct periodic audits of factory operations, primarily across Supply Chain, Engineering, and Quality domains. • Independently review processes and practices to ensure compliance with established SOPs and organizational standards. • Provide an unbiased and objective assessment of operational effectiveness. 2. Data Analysis & Reporting • Extract and analyze reports from internal systems. • Validate operational performance against defined SOPs and benchmarks. • Score factories and warehouses based on compliance and performance metrics. • Highlight gaps, risks, and areas of improvement through structured reporting. 3. Site Visits & Coverage • Conduct regular on-ground audits across: o ~5 internal manufacturing facilities o ~10 external warehouses/godowns • Ensure at least one visit per factory per quarter. • Maintain strong coverage to ensure continuous oversight and governance. 4. Independent Assurance Role • Act as an independent reviewer separate from factory teams, enhancing transparency and credibility of assessments. • Provide leadership with confidence on the accuracy, compliance, and robustness of factory operations. • Strengthen internal controls through unbiased verification. 5. Advisory & Capability Building • Guide factories on best practices and right ways of working. • Support sites in resolving ambiguity or capability gaps in operations. • Partner with stakeholders to drive improvements and standardization across locations. ________________________________________ Key Skills & Competencies • Strong understanding of Supply Chain, Manufacturing Operations, Engineering, and Quality systems • Analytical mindset with ability to interpret data and generate insights • Knowledge of SOPs, audit frameworks, and compliance standards • High level of integrity and ability to work independently • Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills • Problem-solving and advisory capabilities ________________________________________ Role Criticality The PACE Anchor plays a critical governance role by providing an independent lens on factory operations. This independence enhances management confidence in operational compliance and ensures consistent execution of processes across locations.