A better business. A better world. A better you. At Unilever you are more than your job title, you are part of the world's most successful, purpose-led business. Work with brands that are well-loved around the world, that improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us. We produce world-leading brands including Lipton, Knorr, Dove, Axe, Hellmann's and Omo, alongside trusted local names and innovative-forward thinking brands like Ben & Jerry's, The Dollar Shave Club and Dermalogica.

Work alongside brilliant and inspiring business leaders and colleagues. If you want to feel proud of what you do and make others proud too, join us. Get a glimpse into life at Unilever and discover how you can help make a better business, a better world and a better you.

BACKGROUND & PURPOSE OF THE JOB

The Unilever Future Leaders Program (UFLP) is a global initiative enabling Unilever to build a strong talent pipeline that will support and lead our business growth. UFLP is a 36-month rotational leadership development program for which we recruit top-performing undergraduate talent who demonstrate the potential to become managers within our business within 3 years. It's designed to grow you into a manager, through hands-on learning alongside world-class experts. You'll be hired into Finance and develop your leadership skills by working on live projects which offer you all the experience you need to become ready for your first management role. At the heart of it, it's about developing tomorrow's leaders, today.

WHO YOU ARE & WHAT YOU'LL DO

Work with great people and great brands to do work that makes you proud every day. Unilever offers the chance to make a real positive impact within a purpose-driven sustainable business.

• You're a born leader: You seek fresh opportunities, insisting on innovation and never settling for "good enough." You take pride in delivering work to the highest standards.
• You're a dot connector: You are innovative, resourceful, willing to overcome challenges, and are motivated to improve or create something new.
• You're a change-maker: You know there is always a way we can improve results and you are committed to helping others see those possibilities.
• You're a strategy guru: You love to think outside the box and imagine new possibilities for the business. You are a visionary, creating strategies to drive business growth and inspiring others along the way.
• You love to win, and have fun doing it: You believe in taking the lead in the marketplace versus following. You have a positive attitude about the company's future and a passion for winning.

From Day 1, UFLPs take on real business challenges within Finance and across the organization. Each of our UFLPs will gain an understanding of how we make and how we sell our products, become immersed in our sustainability initiatives, understand and experience first-hand our global markets, and build people management skills and financial acumen. Along the way you will develop deep core professional skills and leadership skills, and build a robust support network.

On top of all that, you will have a lot of fun along the journey. We look for people who want to get to grips with the inner workings of a vast business and a desire to understand how it works. It's about commitment, real people skills and a deep-seated interest in the business. You'll become part of a leading-edge company, where you will work with outstanding brands and outstanding people to drive sustainable business growth.

Finance at Unilever is about a lot more than numbers. It's a craft that requires you to get to the heart of multi-billion Euro brands. People will seek your advice on brand development, pricing strategy and more - and they'll trust you to see past the figures to the bigger picture. You'll be involved in evaluating the benefits of innovation on major brands like Dove and Hellmann's, and be in the thick of pricing strategy and investment decisions. Via your rotations you will get up to speed with our operations, processes and risks. You'll get a chance to work in cross-functional teams with other business functions. By getting involved with financial accounting, management reporting and analysis, you'll experience real work straight away.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED

The ideal candidate will need to possess strong leadership competencies, and strong team and analytical skills; strategic thinking skills; dedication and enthusiasm for work in a fast moving, dynamic environment; the ability to communicate effectively, especially as part of a team; and the ability to understand complex business issues.

• Successful completion of BA/BS degree particularly specializing in Finance.
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Ability to relocate and willingness to work across the US, specifically Greater New York City Area.
• Superior proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint is required; along with an overall level of expertise in MS Office environments.
• Passion to pursue a career in the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry.
• Prior relevant work experience with a CPG company is considered an asset.
• On track for successful completion of BA/BS degree particularly specializing in Finance in 2019

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. Unilever is an organization committed to diversity and inclusion to drive our business results and create a better future every day for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Persons with Disabilities Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination under Federal law.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

• Culture for Growth
• Top Notch Employee Health & Well Being Benefits
• Every Voice Matters
• Global Reach
• Life at Unilever
• Careers with Purpose
• World Class Career Development Programs
• Focus On Sustainability

Unilever has a simple but clear purpose – to make sustainable living commonplace. They believe this is the best long-term way for the business to grow. On any given day, two billion people from around the world use Unilever products from iconic brands like Dove, Axe, Ben & Jerry’s, Lipton, Dollar Shave Club, and Knorr to look good, feel good, and get more out of life.