Cloud Financial Analyst

Please Note: The deadline for applying is 23.59 the day before the job posting end date. Job Title: Cloud Financial Analyst Location: Port sunlight office Work-Level: 1C JOB PURPOSE We are seeking a dynamic and energetic individual with a strong financial background and a passion for technology, to join our award-winning team and support Unilever on its rapid digital transformation and journey to the cloud. This opportunity will provide the right financially minded individual with a chance to expand their existing knowledge into the growing world of cloud-based technologies, cloud financial-modelling, exposure to significant global contracts and most importantly, the Cloud FinOps framework and related Operating Models. Cloud is a critical enabler of Unilever digital future. It not only changes how we store and access data but will fundamentally improve how our business operates. Cloud enables innovation and cost-effective delivery at scale, by removing barriers and providing foundations for digital business transformation. The Cloud Platform Services (CPS) Team has a vision to accelerate cloud adoption and drive a future-fit model for innovation and growth. As part of this team, you will support the Cloud Economics Manager with all financial aspects pertaining to cloud. You will ensure that accurate and timely financial information is available to the Cloud Economics Lead and Cloud Economics Manager, highlighting risks and opportunities to the growing costs of cloud as consumption across the business expands. You will support the FinOps Manager and their Team in India to ensure the continued rollout and adoption of the FinOps Framework across Unilever to ensure proactive cost and consumption management. Furthermore, you will work closely with Procurement and Vendor Management Office, ensuring that relevant contracts with our vendors are properly accounted for within the Cloud Platform Services budgets. You will support the Programme Lead for Cloud (responsible for our continued digital transformation and rollout of the Programme) to ensure that relationships between Programme funding and Run-Budgets are properly understood, accounted for and always explainable to Management. SPOC for the Marketplace Purchase process, handling approvals, making sure all purchases are cross charged back to the business. RESPONSIBILITIES Accountabilities will include but will not be limited to: Financial Reporting for all Cloud Platform Services budgets (BAU and Programme) Month-end preparation and process (accruals, prepayments and relevant accounting entries) Analysis of costs associated with key CPS vendors for inclusion in associated budgets Detailed rolling forecast preparation, submission and presentation to Management Supporting the FinOps Manager with the expansion of the framework and associated practices Maintenance and reporting of cloud related cross-charges to key CPS consumers Reporting of major cloud contracts and tracking to contractual commitments – Maintenance of Risks and Opportunities trackers and related financial impacts CPS SPOC for Marketplace purchases Monthly Cloud consumption analysis aligned to goods receipts Regular updates to Management and attendance at key meetings This role will require ongoing learning and development for the successful candidate and should include training provided through the FinOps Organisation and/or Apptio (e.g., Certified FinOps Foundation) with some self-paced learning through Degreed. ALL ABOUT YOU Experience and qualifications required: (Detail essential and desirable experience, including number of years) The following criteria are essential for success in the role: 3 or more years’ experience within a critical financial function Knowledge of financial and/or management accounting techniques Knowledge of Apptio products to include Apptio Cloudability Knowledge of COUPA/purchase order systems Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal Excellent analytical and data analysis skills Strong Excel & PowerPoint skills Ability to influence and engage across all levels of management Ability to self-manage and prioritise accordingly Willingness to self-learn and develop One or more of the following criteria is desirable: 3 or more years’ experience within an Finance Function 2 or more years’ experience with contract management General understanding of Cloud principles Full/Part accounting qualification or studying towards (e.g., CIMA, ACCA) Candidates would be required to demonstrate the following behaviors: Accountability and Ownership - Strive for high quality and success, empower yourself and others to make decisions. Be bold - Challenge the status quo, be bold & passionate about cloud, think outside of the box and be willing to improve. Customer First - Thinking about our customers constantly by providing them with the best tools, services and end user experiences. Collaboration - Working in an openly creative culture, where all ideas are acknowledged encouraging innovation and transparency. Empowered - Always be one step ahead, embrace change and challenges, initiate solutions and make decisions in good faith. Key interfaces (List any external and internal contacts arising from the job) Cloud Platform Services Director (UK) Cloud Economics Lead (UK) & Cloud Economics Manager (UK) Cloud FinOps Manager & Cloud FinOps Team (India) Cloud Service Providers (Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud) UniOps Finance Teams (FBP, FET, FP&A, Controllers) Platform Owners & Service Owners Vendor Management Office (India) and Procurement (UK) NOTES Please apply via this portal as e-mail applications may not be processed and include your Future Fit Plan if possible. By applying for this vacancy, you are confirming that you have made your Line Manager aware of your application and that you are at a point in your career with Unilever where it is appropriate for you to be applying for other positions.   Should you require additional information or reasonable adjustments to allow you to present your best self during this process, please contact your Talent Partner Tobi Taiwo on tobi.taiwo@unilever.com  What we offer Whilst the role is advertised on a full-time basis, we would be happy to discuss possible flexible working options and what this may look like for you. We strive to achieve a family-friendly and inclusive workplace and to, above all, create possibilities for all. Diversity at Unilever is about inclusion, embracing differences, creating possibilities and growing together for better business performance. We embrace diversity in our workforce. This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants and continuing development of all employees regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity. We are also more than happy to provide reasonable adjustments during our application and interview process to enable you to be present your best self. To find out more, including about our Employee Resource Groups, please click here Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (unilever.com). Relocation to the UK Please be aware if you are applying for this role from outside the UK, if successful, your application will be treated as a self-initiated Change Location Outside of Country (CLOC) transfer. This means any relocation costs must be self-funded with the potential to reclaim some specific pre-approved expenses up to £5,000. Please speak to your Talent Partner if you have any questions. 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