Hindustan Unilever Looking for Cost Controller at Mecca Full Time

With 3.4 billion people in over 190 countries using our products every day, Unilever is a business that makes a real impact on the world. Work on brands that are loved and improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us. We are driven by our purpose: to make sustainable living commonplace, and it is our belief that doing business the right way drives superior performance. At the heart of what we do is our people – we believe that when our people work with purpose, we will create a better business and a better world.

At Unilever, your career will be a unique journey, grounded in our inclusive, collaborative, and flexible working environment. We don’t believe in the one size fits all approach and instead we will equip you with the tools you need to shape your own future.

JOB PURPOSE

Unilever is the place where you can bring your purpose to life with the work that you do – creating a better business and a better world. If you are a person who wants to contribute directly to the company’s financial health, efficiency and long-term sustainable growth then this role is just for you!

WHAT WILL YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES BE

As a Cost Controller, you will play a pivotal role in our financial management by overseeing and optimizing our cost control systems. Your responsibility will be to monitor expenditures, analyze financial data, and implement strategies to maximize cost efficiency while maintaining quality standards.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

Develop Cost Control Procedures:

• Implement, and maintain robust cost control procedures and policies.

• Regularly review and update procedures to adapt to changing business needs.

Financial Analysis:

• Analyze financial data, including budgets, expenditures, and forecasts, to identify trends and variances.

• Generate comprehensive reports detailing cost breakdowns, trends, and potential areas for improvement.

Collaboration and Communication:

• Collaborate cross-functionally with departments to understand spending patterns and identify cost-saving opportunities.

• Communicate findings and recommendations to relevant stakeholders and management.

Budget Monitoring and Compliance:

• Monitor budgets and expenditures, ensuring adherence to approved budgets and cost control measures.

• Conduct regular audits to ensure compliance with established procedures and regulations.

Continuous Improvement:

• Identify inefficiencies and areas of potential cost reduction without compromising quality or operational effectiveness.

• Implement strategies for improving cost efficiency and resource utilization.

Month end Closing:

• Ensure smooth closing of the monthly and yearly factory’s financials

Experiences & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field CPA/CMA certification preferred.

• Fresh Graduate/Maximum 1-2 years of experience in cost control, financial analysis, or related roles.

Skills

• Proficiency in financial software and advanced Excel skills.

• Strong analytical mindset, attention to detail, and problem-solving abilities.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively across departments

Unilever is an organisation committed to equity, inclusion and diversity 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. At Unilever we are interested in every individual bringing their Whole Self to work and this includes you! Thus if you require any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of your application so that we can support you through your recruitment journey.