Project Finance Executive (Manufacturing)

Unilever PLC; Bebington; Hybrid; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global FMCG company is seeking an interim Project Finance Executive in Port Sunlight. You will support finance activities across transformation projects while developing strong stakeholder relationships. Candidates should have a background in finance, preferably with supply chain experience in fast-paced environments. The position offers a competitive salary of £45,000 per annum for a full-time temporary role, requiring 37.5 hours per week including hybrid working options.

Benefits

Staff shop discounted products

Free tea, coffee & ice cream

Free parking onsite

Access to site clubs

Qualifications

• Relevant work experience in supply chain finance preferred.
• Experience in the consumer product goods (CPG) sector preferred.
• Ability to develop strong relationships with business stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support the transformation team with finance-related activities.
• Track transformation benefits into factory asset and cost base.
• Ensure close tracking of project milestones.

Skills

Leadership skills

Strong personal relationships

Proactivity

Financial assessment

Business partnering experience

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Accounting, Finance or related fields

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Advanced Excel

Job description

Manpower is currently seeking an interim Project Finance Executive (Manufacturing), to work with our global FMCG client Unilever, renowned for brands such as Dove, Sure, Persil, and Simple, and become an integral part of their fast-paced FMCG environment.

The position is based in Port Sunlight Village, Wirral easily accessible by train and car. This is a full‑time temporary role for 12 months, requiring 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday (four days based on‑site with one day working from home). Compensation for this role is competitive, paying £45,000 depending on experience per annum, pro rata.

JOB PURPOSE

The role requires a diligent resource to support the PSL site transformation team with administrative and project management activities. The role will report into site controller with dotted line reporting into site transformation lead to ensure seamless execution.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the transformation team in projects execution especially focusing on finance activities related to spends management, savings tracking, POs and payments etc.
• Work closely with site leadership to track transformation benefits into factory asset and cost base.
• Support reviews of capex, restructuring and savings vs business cases.
• Ensure close tracking and monitoring of projects milestones and timelines.
• Support new processes and master‑data set up related to the transformation.
• Insightful delivery on ad‑hoc analytics / requests and value opportunity identification.

ALL ABOUT YOU

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent certifications in Accounting (ACCA, CIMA), Finance or related fields.
• Relevant work experience with strong Leadership skills.
• It is essential for the successful candidate be able to develop strong personal and team relationships across a multitude of business stakeholders, plus the candidate is required to be pro‑active, use their own initiative and ideally be able to hit the ground running.
• Prior work experience in Supply Chain Finance is strongly preferred; Consumer Product Goods (CPG) preferred.
• ERP Experience required; SAP preferred.
• Microsoft Office required; Advanced Excel required.
• Business partnering experience with clear, focused, and sound financial assessment and guidance (strategic insights, risks, and opportunities).
• Providing incisive and persuasive management performance reporting and analysis solutions across multiple organizational dimensions.
• It is essential to be able to develop strong personal and team relationships across a multitude of business stakeholders.

Additional Information

Port Sunlight working environment:

• Staff shop discounted products.
• Free tea, coffee & ice cream.
• Working in carefully restored listed building, in modern and bright working environment.
• Free parking onsite.
• 5 mins walk to train station serving Liverpool & Chester.
• 20‑minute drive from Liverpool city centre/30‑minutes’ drive from Chester.
• Disabled parking.
• In the heart of picturesque Port Sunlight village.
• There are also several site clubs available to join covering a range of topics including Book Club, Running, Choir, Pool, Genealogy and much more.
• The site has three catering outlets which provide a range of hot and cold food and drinks daily.
• In addition, there are a range of vending machines and cold‑water dispensers around the site accessible throughout the day.