Finance summer intern

A better business. A better world. A better you. At Unilever you are more than your job title, you are part of the world’s most successful, purpose-led business. Work with brands that are well-loved around the world, that improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us. We produce world-leading brands including Dove, Axe, TRESemmé, Lipton, Knorr & Hellmann’s, alongside trusted local names and innovative-forward thinking brands like Olly and Liquid IV.

Work alongside brilliant and inspiring business leaders and colleagues. If you want to feel proud of what you do and make others proud too, join us. Get a glimpse into life at Unilever and discover how you can help make a better business, a better world and a better you.

Background & Purpose of the Job

The purpose of the Internship Program is to introduce students to Unilever through a challenging and rewarding experience, which offers them the opportunity to contribute to business goals. As an intern, you are assigned key tasks that are an integral part of our monthly rhythm and are exposed to various projects helping to deliver process efficiencies.

Who You Are

Work with great people and great brands to do work that makes you proud every day. Unilever offers the chance to make a real positive impact within a purpose-driven sustainable business.

• You’re a born leader:  You seek fresh opportunities, insisting on innovation and never settling for “good enough.” You take pride in delivering work to the highest standards.
• You’re a dot connector: You are innovative, resourceful, willing to overcome challenges, and are motivated to improve or create something new.
• You’re a change-maker: You know there is always a way we can improve results and you are committed to helping others see those possibilities.
• You’re a strategy guru: You love to think outside the box and imagine new possibilities for the business. You are a visionary, creating strategies to drive business growth and inspiring others along the way.
• You love to win, and have fun doing it: You believe in taking the lead in the marketplace versus following. You have a positive attitude about the company's future and a passion for winning.

What You Will Do

• This is a hybrid role of both treasury and SP&D (special packs and displayers)
• Front-line support on the Canada Treasury and day to day banking operations 
• Business partnering and decision support to Canada Benefits on pension, retirement, health care and other benefits accounting and reporting and month end close processes 
• Remit payments on time for employee pension contributions, employer calculations & contributions and Pension cross charge to Northern Trust 
• Support on Benefits and Pension annual budget 
• Support on Treasury, Benefits and pension account reconciliation 
• Assist Finance Excellence Team with special pack & displayer financial evaluations, while business partnering with In-store Visibility teams for key inputs 

What You’ll Need To Succeed

The successful candidate should be working towards completion of a Business Administration degree with a specialization in finance/accounting and an interest to pursue a career in the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry.

We seek individuals who are dedicated, mature, outgoing and thrive in a team environment. 

Superior proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint is required; along with an overall level of expertise in PC/MS Office environments.

The successful candidates will be results-oriented with demonstrated initiative and drive.

They will possess excellent interpersonal, communication, analytical skills with a sound knowledge of accounting principles. 

Prior relevant work experience with a CPG company and working knowledge of SAP is considered an asset. 

General Considerations:

• This is a 4 month internship opportunity, with a May start date.
• The work format is hybrid, you will need to be able to work in person at our Toronto office at least 3 days a week. Our office is located at 160 Bloor St E #1400, Toronto, ON M4W 1B9.
• This is a full-time opportunity and you need to be able to work from Monday to Fridays, from 9AM to 5PM EST.
• Salary rate is based on complete years of University studies and goes from CAD$22 p/h to CAD$26 p/h

What We Can Offer You

Culture for Growth | Top Notch Employee Health & Well Being Benefits | Every Voice Matters  | Global Reach  | Life at Unilever  | Careers with Purpose | World Class Career Development Programs  | Check Out Our Space | Focus On Sustainability

Unilever Canada is an organization committed to diversity and inclusion 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. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national or ethnic origin, marital status, family status, disability, genetic characteristics, and a conviction for which a pardon has been granted.
 

If you are an individual with a disability in need of assistance at any time during our recruitment process, please contact us at NA.Accommodations@unilever.com opens in a new window. Please note: These lines are reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and are not a means of inquiry about positions or application statuses.
 

Unilever Canada est une organisation engagé à la diversité et à l'inclusion pour stimuler nos résultats d'affaires et créer un meilleur avenir chaque jour pour nos employés, les consommateurs globaux, les partenaires et les communautés. Nous croyons qu'un effectif diversifiée nous permet de faire correspondre nos ambitions de croissance et de stimuler l'inclusion dans l'entreprise. Tous les candidats qualifiés recevront la considération pour un emploi sans égard à la race, la couleur, la religion, le sexe, l'orientation sexuelle, l'identité ou l'expression de genre, l'âge, l'origine nationale ou ethnique, l'état matrimonial, la situation familiale, l'invalidité, les caractéristiques génétique, et une condamnation pour laquelle un pardon a été accordée.

Si vous êtes une personne handicapée qui a besoin d'aide à tout moment au cours de notre processus de recrutement, veuillez communiquer avec nous au NA.Accommodations@unilever.com opens in a new window. Veuillez noter: ces lignes sont réservées aux personnes handicapées ayant besoin d'aide et ne sont pas un moyen d'enquêter sur les postes.

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