Unilever is hiring: National Finance Manager!

Function: Finance,
Reports to: UCL Managing & Finance Director
Scope: Regional
Location: Port of Spain, Trinidad
Terms & Conditions: Temporary, Full-Time

WHO ARE WE?

Unilever Caribbean Limited (UCL) is a publicly listed entity operating within a highly integrated regional business model. We are seeking an experienced and commercially minded National Finance Manager to lead the local finance function and support the continued delivery of strong financial and governance standards.
This role operates at the intersection of local statutory accountability and regional business integration, requiring a leader who is comfortable navigating a dynamic and fast-evolving business environment.
Role Purpose
As National Finance Manager, you will have responsibility for the overall financial stewardship and performance of the Trinidad & Tobago business, while ensuring full compliance with all regulatory, statutory, and governance requirements of a listed company.
You will work in close partnership with the Managing Director and regional finance teams to support business performance, strengthen the control environment, and ensure high-quality financial reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for all financial accounting and statutory reporting for the publicly traded entity. Reporting to the Audit Committee, and the Board of Directors, inclusive of the Year-End financial statement audit.

• Responsible for local Tax compliance and reporting with support from regional partners.

• Responsible for management of all internal and external audits including ensuring compliance, resolution of corrective actions and improvement points in a timely manner.

• Responsible for risk management and operationalization of the control framework

• Business partner to the country Managing Director in all financial and controlling matters.

• Development and delivery of the business plan for T&T.

• Responsibility for budget control and ensuring effective return on investment spend, and the delivery of financial performance targets.

• Reviewing channel, category, and brand performance for the country, aligning investments, and performance to the overall business strategy, ensuring the company is winning in the right strategic places.

• Develop NRM initiatives to drive profit improvements for the business, leveraging all the different stakeholders to achieve the desired improvements across the NRM levers.

• Play an active role in identifying and driving areas for change in the business and within finance.

• Drive cost savings agenda for the business, with support from regional partners

• Working capital management and foreign currency management.

• Responsible for the development of the local finance team. Leading, training and coaching staff.

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO APPLY?

Experience

• Four to Six years of experience in financial management or accounting.

• FMCG industry experience would be an asset

• Qualified accountant – ACCA qualified or equivalent professional accounting designation

• At a minimum, a bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting or management.

Abilities:

• Strong analytical skills

• Excellent interpersonal and business partnering skills.

• Proven ability to innovate and manage change.

• Experience with forecasting and budget controlling.

• Experience of building and leading teams

Leadership:

Leadership

• Consumer Love

• Agility

• Purpose & Service

INTERESTED?

Please submit your application through Workday, as email applications will not be processed.

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We are also committed to making reasonable adjustments to ensure a positive and barrier-free recruitment process.