Business Operations Administrator - London, United Kingdom - Unilever

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Business Operations & Performance Director UKI/ANZ - Elida Beauty page is loaded Business Operations & Performance Director UKI/ANZ - Elida Beauty
Apply locations Ransome's Dock Business Centre time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id R-88071 Business Operations & Performance Director – Elida Beauty UKI ANZ
Work Location – London (hybrid working, 1-2 days in the office)
Travel – Minimal to Paris, United States 1-2 times a year
Who we are ... we are Elida Beauty
Elida Beauty is a very exciting new beauty business within Unilever.

We are re-found iconic brands by remixing them for today's generation, making them even bigger beauty hits than they were first time around.

Our remixes democratize beauty, because we want everyone on the 'beauty dance floor' with our top-quality products at a great value.

Driven by our colleague's creativity, agility and close connection with consumers, customers and suppliers we are able to unleash the true potential of our loved brands with a fresh start.

Our 'no silos', one team approach drives both personal and business growth so that together we deliver outcomes that are music to the ears of consumers, customers, colleagues and the planet alike.

Elida Beauty has started its journey to becoming an exciting new business within the Beauty and Personal Care sectors.

The next stage of this journey is to lead the business and deliver its 3 year strategy through the new ownership transition.

This newly created role will report into the Elida Beauty UKI ANZ Managing Director (MD) and work cross functionally with all the heads of function in their leadership team.

The role will also sit on the Elida Beauty Global XLT (Executive Leadership team).

The role is a high profile role and central to the UKI ANZ leadership team, you are responsible for driving the short to medium term actions for the regional strategy through the business and identifying future areas for value creation with the other cross functional leads.

In conjunction with Finance and Customer and Channel Development, you will lead the reporting of the monthly and quarterly performance of the business.

In addition, this role will lead the TIGI Transatlantic project for UKI and delivery of the 3 year strategy to drive global sustainable brand growth and GM optimisation.

The role brings a high level of both personal and business exposure with leadership and coordination of the UKI ANZ LT as well as the Global LT, where you will be key to ensuring the collective action and delivery in line with the strategy.

Together you will be instrumental in driving the in year actions and long term planning for the region.

This role requires strong marketing, commercial & financial experience, paired with good organisation, a can-do attitude, and willingness to roll up your sleeves and use your relationships to get things done, unlocking barriers for our teams.

You will be a self-starter with an eye for detail, strong financial acumen and wider business strategy understanding.

You'll build up expert knowledge of operations, stakeholders, digital solutions and data in your area as well as support the scoping and prioritisation of new requirements as they emerge in your area.

Lead and co-ordinate any future long term strategic planning required for the region
Partner with the functional leads to review and identify further areas across the business for long term value creation (GM expansion, Innovation funnel in line with NRM findings/category insight, Savings, Pricing, Business model optimisation e.g. Work in partnership with the X-Elida Beauty LT to align regional needs against the category funnel
Lead the co-ordination & refreshment of jobs to be done across Marketing and Sales as part of the integrated business plan
Lead and organise the monthly BU Review for the MD and his LT bringing outputs from the quarterly business review, Innovation & Savings meetings


Performance Delivery:
Ensure visibility on the required performance metrics, mobilising teams behind the appropriate drivers (Financials, 5S funnels, Share, NRM etc)
Aid course correction and initiate interventions to ensure financial and market share performance & delivery
TIGI Bed Head Transatlantic Project UKI

Operational Lead:
~ Lead the Transatlantic Project working with X-functionals in each of the different markets to create the actions to deliver the strategy to improve GM from 36% to 50% over the course of the next 3 years. Working with CCD, Finance & Marketing in each market, together lead the agreement of the appropriate drivers & actions, ensure visibility on the required performance metrics and mobilise teams behind the actions.


Networking and Industry Research:
~ Stay informed about industry trends, competitive landscape, and best practices in strategic implementation through networking & research.

Experience of Annual Planning & Long Term strategic planning or leading Strategy & Strategic Projects.
Strong P&L understanding & financial acumen.
Experience and comfort in delivering with challenging project timelines.

Strong influencing skills, ability to develop internal and external business relationships, using knowledge, skills and experience to influence others.

Highly experienced in drafting reports for Senior Leaders, providing insight, not just information.
Highly proficient in MS Teams, Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
Oracle Cloud & SAP experience.
Join Elida Beauty to rejuvenate iconic brands, embark on a transformative journey, and operate with a Re-Founder mindset.
We are committed to revolutionizing manufacturing, packaging, and distribution processes for the benefit of people and the planet. Our products cater to diverse skin types and hair textures, making beauty accessible to all.

Diversity at Elida Beauty:
We embrace diversity and inclusion, fostering a culture of growth and collaboration for enhanced business performance.
To apply, please submit your application online.

In December 2023, we announced that Unilever has received a binding offer from Yellow Wood Partners LLC to acquire Elida Beauty, subject to the usual closing conditions, regulatory requirements, and consultation processes.

Better Business.