Global Performance Controlling Manager

Reports to:
Global Performance Management Lead/ FP&A Senior Manager

Scope:
Global

Location:
Amsterdam

Terms & Conditions:
Full Time

About The Magnum Ice Cream Company Finance Team
This is your chance for a
'once in a lifetime'
career experience, playing a part in the creation of a fully independent, new Ice Cream organisation.

In Ice Cream Finance we are seizing this unique opportunity to reset the role of Finance, with a conscious move from being function-led to business-led. Together we will become the
best and most admired finance team in the world
, and we will do this by focusing on value creation, trailblazing future-fit financial processes and technology, and by becoming a training ground for financial craftmanship that will be the envy of everyone.

Just imagine the benefits of working within a single category, where everyone and everything is laser-focused on the same goal, where there's opportunity to develop deep and wide understanding of the business economics and international ecosystem of a single category and to translate that into value creation.

With Ice Cream Finance you will be able to operate with more freedom and in ways not always possible in legacy finance functions; and with end-to-end responsibility, you will be an empowered and accountable decision maker, free from the complexities and conflicting priorities of a matrix organisation.

The role of Finance in this momentous moment is staggering, exciting, and yes...a little daunting, which is why we are looking for the best, you will be rewarded with a rich finance role, no matter where you are in your career, and within an environment that's both fulfilling and fun all,
life tastes better with Ice Cream
The Ice Cream business is operating in a highly attractive category, part of the 1 trillion snacking and refreshment industry, growing consistently at high pace. We have strong brands equities: 5 of the top 10 selling brands including Wall's, Magnum, Ben &Jerry's. We are investing to unlock the full growth potential of Ice Cream as a standalone entity, once we separate from Unilever, which is planned to happen by November 2025.

We are committed to developing and nurturing talent within our Ice Cream company. You will have ample options for career growth and exploration, allowing you to explore roles and opportunities across the new organisation. Your career development will be a priority for us, and we are dedicated to supporting your growth journey within the new company.

Job Purpose
Are you ready to take the next step in your finance career and help shape the future of one of the world's most iconic categories? As
Global Performance Controlling Manager
, you'll play a key role in driving performance across our global ice cream business. You'll support strategic planning, lead performance analysis, and partner with senior stakeholders to deliver insights that drive growth.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a transformation journey as we evolve from a Unilever business group into a standalone company with a lean, agile corporate centre.

What Will Your Main Responsibilities Be

• Support planning cycles: Manage the forecasting, budgeting, and strategic planning processes for the ice cream business, working closely with business unit finance teams.
• Performance tracking: Monitor financial performance, analyze variances, and provide actionable insights to improve results.
• Support long-term strategy: Contribute to the development of long-term financial plans in collaboration with BU CFOs and the Ice Cream leadership team.
• Drive reporting excellence: Partner with the reporting hub to ensure timely, accurate, and insightful financial reporting and KPI tracking.
• Enable data-driven decisions: Translate financial data into clear business insights and support decision-making across the organization.
• Simplify and automate: Identify opportunities to streamline reporting and planning processes, working with the D&A team to drive automation.
• Communicate with impact: Prepare and deliver presentations that clearly explain financial performance and support strategic conversations with internal stakeholders.
• Support transformation: Play an active role in building a best-in-class FP&A function as we transition to a standalone company

Experiences & Qualifications
WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO SUCCEED

• Experience in financial planning & analysis, or business partnering
• Strong track record in performance management and financial reporting
• Experience in a multinational or matrixed environment preferred
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and financial systems (e.g., SAP, Power BI)

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and storytelling abilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Collaborative mindset and ability to influence across functions
• Proactive, curious, and eager to drive continuous improvement

What We're Looking For
You are someone who takes full ownership of outcomes, consistently demonstrating a strong commitment to delivering high-quality results. Your motivation stems not only from achieving targets but from a deep understanding of how performance drives business success.

You possess a strategic mindset, with the ability to interpret complex data and align it with broader business objectives. Your analytical approach enables you to identify key insights and contribute meaningfully to strategic decision-making.

You are highly adaptable and thrive in dynamic, fast-paced environments. Change is not a disruption but an opportunity—one you embrace with a proactive and solution-oriented attitude. Your resilience and flexibility allow you to navigate transformation with confidence and clarity.

Collaboration is central to your working style. You build strong, respectful relationships across teams and functions, fostering a culture of trust and shared success. Your ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively ensures that you are a valued partner in any team setting.

• Critical SOL (Standards of Leadership) Behaviors

• PASSION FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE: Takes personal responsibility and accountability for execution and results. Generates intensity and focus to motivate people to deliver results at speed.

• PERSONAL MASTERY: Sets high standards for themselves. Actively builds own wellbeing and resilience.
• TALENT CATALYST: Invests in people – coaches individuals and teams to realize their full potential. Creates an inclusive climate, empowering everyone to be at their best. Inspires powerful teamwork and collaboration, connecting people for better results.
• CONSUMER LOVE: Brings the voice of the consumer into everything we do, always.
• BUSINESS ACUMEN: Creates opportunities for profitable growth through the core and beyond.

About The Magnum Ice Cream Company
With expert ice cream colleagues and iconic brands like Wall's, Cornetto and Ben & Jerry's, loved in 76 countries, we are the world's largest Ice Cream company leading the industry We have been taking pleasure seriously for more than 100 years, serving happiness with every lick or scoop of ice cream for generations.

About
The Magnum Ice Cream Company (formerly part of Unilever) is all about growth. Growing our business. Growing our customers' businesses. Growing our people's careers. Growth begins with empowerment. So we free our people to be innovative, responsible entrepreneurs, driven and equipped to give our consumers more amazing products and unforgettable moments – and having fun doing it. Here's what defines success in our organization :

• We are all about growth
• We operate with speed and simplicity
• We win together with fun
• We boldly innovate to disrupt our industry
• We care and challenge
• We are experts in the Ice Cream Category

ARE YOU EXCITED TO CRAFT THE ICE CREAM FUTURE?
Please apply online and do not forget to upload your CV. Your application will be reviewed against the requirements, and we will be in touch shortly after the closing date, with an update on the status of your application.