Project Finance Executive (Manufacturing)

Unilever PLC; Wirral; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A global FMCG company is seeking a Project Finance Executive in Wirral to support project management and financial operations. The ideal candidate has a degree in Accounting or Finance, relevant experience, and strong analytical skills. This temporary full-time role offers competitive compensation and a modern working environment, with a mix of on-site and remote work options. Additional perks include staff discounts and free refreshments.

Benefits

Staff shop discounted products

Free tea, coffee & ice cream

Free parking onsite

Access to site clubs

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of relevant work experience, preferably in Supply Chain Finance.
• Proactive with the ability to use initiative.
• Experience in Consumer Product Goods (CPG) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support finance activities related to spends management and payments.
• Track transformation benefits and project milestones.
• Provide management performance reporting and analysis.

Skills

Leadership skills

Strong personal relationships

Financial assessment

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Project Finance Executive (Manufacturing)

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. The role is based in Port Sunlight Village, Wirral and is a full‑time temporary position for 12 months, requiring 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday (four days on site with one day working from home). Compensation 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 to the site controller with dotted‑line reporting to the 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 project milestones and timelines.
• Support new processes and master‑data set up related to the transformation.
• Deliver insightful 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.
• 1‑2 years of relevant work experience with strong leadership skills.
• Ability to develop strong personal and team relationships across a multitude of business stakeholders, be proactive, use own initiative, and ideally 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.
• Ability to develop strong personal and team relationships across a multitude of business stakeholders.

Additional Information

• Staff shop discounted products.
• Free tea, coffee & ice cream.
• Working in a carefully restored listed building in a modern and bright working environment.
• Free parking onsite.
• 5‑minute walk to train station serving Liverpool & Chester.
• 20‑minute drive from Liverpool city centre / 30‑minute drive from Chester.
• Disabled parking.
• In the heart of picturesque Port Sunlight village.
• Several site clubs available covering topics including book club, running, choir, pool, genealogy and more.
• The site has three catering outlets which provide a range of hot and cold food and drinks daily.
• In addition, there is a range of vending machines and cold‑water dispensers around the site accessible throughout the day.

Seniority Level

• Associate

Employment Type

• Temporary

Job Function

• Finance

Industries

• Manufacturing