Assistant Finance Manager - R&D

Assistant Finance Manager

Location: Mumbai
Function: Finance
Qualification: CA / MBA (Finance)
Reports to: R&D Finance Manager

About the Company

Hindustan Unilever Limited  is a largest FMCG company in India , committed to innovation and excellence. With a strong global presence and a focus on sustainability, we aim to deliver superior products and solutions that positively impact consumers and communities. Our R&D function plays a critical role in driving growth through cutting-edge research and development initiatives.

About the Role

We are looking for an Assistant Finance Manager to drive financial stewardship, operational efficiency, and strategic alignment across our R&D function. This role will lead key pillars of fixed asset governance, performance analytics, risk mitigation, controls & governance, and high-impact initiatives across Mumbai and Bangalore sites.

What You’ll Do

• Fixed Asset Governance

  • Manage a large base of fixed assets across two entities (HUL & UIPL) at Mumbai and Bangalore sites.

• Performance Tracking & Reporting

  • Develop MIS dashboards and analyze site performance.

  • Prepare and share monthly reports on OPEX, CAPEX, RDLT dashboards, management scorecards, and BRSR reporting.

  • Provide actionable insights and follow-up actions for decision-making.

• Financial Analysis

  • Conduct deep dives into cost drivers and variance analysis.

• Risk Management

  • Own the R&D Risk Register (8–10 identified risks), including proactive mitigation for high-risk items. Coordinate with respective owner of risk & get regular update on status of Mitigation.

Process Improvement & Automation

• Drive initiatives for process simplification, automation, and operational excellence.

• Controls & Governance

  • Prepare and monitor the R&D controls framework.

  • Ensure GFCF controls for both sites.

• Strategic Projects

  • Partner with site teams to deliver strategic R&D projects and provide financial support.

• Month-End & Year-End Closing

  • Support closing activities and prepare investment business cases.

• Audit Coordination

  • Coordinate statutory, CAD, IFC, and SOX audits.

• Stakeholder Management

  • Act as point of contact for site operations with central/global teams.

  • Address ad hoc queries from site and central finance teams.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience managing financials for large/mid-size organizations.

• Strong understanding of risk and controls.

• Ability to manage teams and demonstrate peer leadership.

• Expertise in process simplification and operational excellence.

• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.

• Hands-on experience with Excel, SAP, Power point and Power BI.

Core Competencies

• Strategic thinking and global perspective.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Analytical, solution-oriented, and controls mindset.

• Organizational understanding.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion 

Unilever embraces diversity and encourages applicants from all walks of life! 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. 

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