Sr Finance Analyst

At Nestle Health Science, we believe that nutrition, science, and wellness must merge, not collide. Here, we embrace the intrinsic connections of these three pillars, harnessing their collective strength to empower healthier lives. Our broad product portfolio includes renowned brands like Garden of Life, Nature's Bounty, Vital Proteins, Orgain, Nuun, BOOST, Carnation Breakfast Essentials, Peptamen, Compleat Organic Blends, and more. We also have extensive pharmaceutical expertise, offering innovative medicines that aim to prevent, manage, and treat gastrointestinal and metabolic-related diseases.

At Nestle Health Science, we bring our best for better lives. Our people are challenged to bring fresh, diverse views and make bold moves to empower healthier lives through nutrition. We know brilliant ideas can come from anyone, anywhere. Here we embrace the entrepreneurial spirit and collaborate with teams that champion focused and forward thinking. We are committed to fostering professional growth and celebrating the achievements of our people along the way. We offer dynamic career paths, robust development, opportunities to learn from talented colleagues around the globe, and benefits that support physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing.

Join us to innovate for impact and reimagine the future of health and nutrition for patients and consumers.

Position Summary:

The Senior Finance Analyst Co-pilot role offers a unique opportunity to provide the team with accurate and timely financial information and analyses, make sound recommendations for profitable business growth, and optimize product portfolios. As a key resource, you will support the Finance Director in streamlining processes and implementing standard methodologies across the business. This includes directing collaborative financial and operational planning processes, reducing expenses, and partnering with cross-functional leaders to drive strong ROI on investments. You will also work closely with the BOOST team to strategize on top line growth, optimize trade, coupons, product fixed marketing spend, and COGS. Additionally, you will coordinate month-end close and the dynamic forecasting process, providing updates on actual spend vs budget, conducting cost analysis, and identifying potential variances throughout the P&L. This position will be either a remote or hybrid role based on the selected candidate's geographic location. Preference will be given to applicants who live within a commutable distance of Bridgewater, New Jersey/Tri-State area, Chicago, Illinois, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida and/or within the Long Island, New York areas.

Responsibilities:

• Support product innovation/renovation projects by working on P&L scenarios
• Manage full P&L budget through continuous interactions with sales and marketing teams. This entails Reviewing available funds, monthly phasing for forecasting accuracy, validating/approving budget changes, and Pricing vs RIG analysis
• Partner with Finance Operations and Supply Chain teams to optimize costs
• Support & ensure accurate monthly P&L forecasts through active participation in the monthly business planning meetings, trade, and inputting forecasts into FIT Tool for reporting
• Provide strategic direction to cross functional teams to drive right MC/product mix
• Support Period End Close (PEC) processes: Ensure P&L financial integrity/accuracy, perform variance analysis to inform future forecasting (YTD performance/YTG forecasting), create financial reports, and assist in creating presentations to support business needs
• Ad hoc requests while continually evaluating and challenging processes and reporting practices; implementing changes as needed

Requirements:

• Bachelor Degree in Finance or Accounting required, MBA a plus
• 3-4 years' experience in Finance Management &/or Accounting
• Background in consumer products, manufacturing environment a plus
• Proficient in Excel, including advanced functions and data analysis capabilities.
• Familiarity with SAP software and experience utilizing its features for financial analysis and reporting purposes.
• Advanced financial modeling skills
• Knowledge of the principles of cost accounting and activity-based costing

Skills:

• Excellent analytical skills
• Ability to understand and communicate the drivers of product profit and loss
• End-to-end business mindset, is results focused, a self-starter with high initiative, naturally inquisitive, able to think independently and has a desire to make a difference
• Commitment to deliver accurate financial analytics with first time quality and high level of thought leadership in all work
• Strong ability to work with in a cross-functional and high ability to adapt quickly to changes

The approximate pay range for this position is $87,000- $103,000 base. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as geographic location.

Nestle offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k with company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Incentives and/or benefits packages may vary depending on the position. Learn more at:

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