Sr Analyst Finance Co-Pilot

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At Nestle USA, we're all working towards the same goal - to delight and deliver for our consumers. With a rich portfolio of beloved brands, including DiGiorno, Toll House, and Coffee mate, in 97% of U.S. households, we have a unique opportunity - and responsibility - to be there for every moment in our consumers' lives.

Joining Nestle means becoming part of an inclusive workplace that inspires innovation, encourages strategic thinking and creativity, and celebrates your achievements. No matter where you work within the organization, you are empowered to challenge the status quo, embrace risk-taking, and pioneer new ideas. Our supportive and collaborative environment encourages bold ambitions and continuous learning so that everyone can grow and thrive.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

POSITION SUMMARY:
The Senior Financial Analyst gathers and interprets financial information effectively and forms data into meaningful and concise analyses while considering a broad range of interdependent issues. In addition, the Senior Financial Analyst proactively identifies areas for change and makes recommendations while managing multiple demands and competing priorities. You have rock solid financial understanding and the ability to interact with cross-functional teams throughout the organization and exercises good judgment, stays focused on results, and ensures the integrity of financial reporting in a fast-paced dynamic environment.

This role will provide reporting and analysis on COGS and other P&L areas of responsibility and will drive Cost Savings projects. They will act as a change agent to drive standardization and improvement of processes and development of reporting tools supporting Operations Teams, Business Unit Leads, Decision Support teams, and Leadership. Also, the Senior Financial Analyst must have the ability to effectively communicate with multiple customers including Operations, Procurement, Divisional and Brand Co-Pilots, Affiliate and Co-Manufacturing Teams, other Operations Finance team members, and other T&P and SC Functions.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare period-end reporting to support and analyze financial statement areas of responsibility, providing valuable insights to key stakeholders
• Support the creation of Operational Budgets and Dynamic Forecasts. Coordinate analysis and presentation of results and insights to relevant stakeholders, including tracking of risks and opportunities vs forecasts

• Manage monthly forecasts working with the Division and multiple cross-functional partners for necessary inputs
• Drive ad hoc scenario analysis, leveraging available data to advise on operational strategy

• Prepare standardized and ad hoc operational financial performance reports the yield valuable operational insights
• Support ongoing projects as the Ops Finance representative, ensuring process changes and planned use of SAP allows for continued accuracy of costs to the P&L
• Drive ad hoc projects related to standardization of reporting, improving internal controls, or increasing efficiencies
• Provide insight into the establishment of Cost Savings Targets
• Consolidate and track actual cost savings performance at a project level monthly

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

• BA/ BS with Major or Minor in Accounting or Finance
• Minimum of 3.5 years of experience in Accounting/Finance
• Analysis, forecasting, budgeting experience
• Costing and accounting knowledge
• SAP or other ERP experience and knowledge of Essbase

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• 1-3 years working in a manufacturing environmentor relevant costing experience
• CPA, CMA, CFM, CCE, MBA
• CPG/Food industry experience
• Understanding of global accounting standards, including IFRS
• Knowledge and understanding of Nestle Accounting Standards

REQUIRED SKILL SET:

• Highly skilled and adept with Microsoft Excel and other data modeling
• Thorough understanding of financial statement relationships (P&L, Balance Sheet, Statement of Cash Flows) and profitability concepts and the demonstrated use of P&Ls to drive business decisions
• Commitment to first-time quality and accuracy in all work
• Strong project management skills;Ability to successfully manage and drive multiple projects simultaneously, including deadline-sensitive priorities
• Strong business acumen and value creation mindset
• Demonstrated critical thinking and strong analytical problem-solving skills; excellent ability to transform data into comprehensive and actionable insights
• Ability to communicate across Divisions and with upper levels of management (oral, written)
• Ability to successfully work both independently and as part of a team; able to build key relationships with multiple functions
• Independent and inquisitive thinker; Consistently challenges current status, identifies areas for improvement and effectively drives change

It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace.

To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestle. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestle seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you'll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestle home.

The Nestle Companies are equal employment opportunity employers. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at accommodations@nestle.com or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-800-321-6467.

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