Senior Finance Executive

Business Title: Senior Finance Executive
Location: Kandla, Gujarat

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Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL) is hiring a Sr. Finance Executive for its multi category manufacturing network at Kandla. This role will work closely with the supply chain & supply chain finance team and support financial controlling, savings governance, and reporting.

Key Responsibilities:
1) Supporting cost control through budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
2) Assisting in driving the savings agenda, including tracking, governance, and benefits validation.
3) Supporting project appraisals and financial evaluation of capital and cost initiatives.
4) Ensuring adherence to financial governance and control processes across the manufacturing network.
5) Preparing and maintaining central reports, dashboards, and MIS for performance tracking. The candidate should be digitally proficient and proactively identify opportunities to automate and simplify processes using AI and other digital tools.
6) Coordinating with site finance teams to ensure timely and accurate financial submissions.
7) Supporting audits, reviews, and compliance requirements
8) Frequent travel across factories to support reviews, governance discussions, and project evaluations
Eligibility:
CA / CMA / MBA / ACCA with 0-3 years' experience
Prior exposure to plant / manufacturing / supply chain finance is preferred
Strong analytical skills, stakeholder management ability, and comfort with data and reporting.
Curiosity and willingness to leverage AI, automation, and digital tools to simplify and improve routine finance processes.
At HUL, roles typically change every 2–3 years, providing opportunities to work across different factories, regional offices, or corporate roles over time.

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