Finance Co-Pilot Manager - Supply Chain (Remote)

Nestle Operational Services Worldwide SA • Town of Islip, NY

5d • $125,000 - $135,000 • Remote

About The Position

The Manager, Finance Co-Pilot - Supply Chain reports to the Director of Supply Chain & Procurement Finance and serves as a trusted finance partner to the Global Holistic Health business, a standalone business unit. The role leads Logistics and Procurement Finance support, focusing on cost efficiency, distribution and procurement savings, and financial integrity across the supply chain P&L.

As the primary finance partner to Supply Chain and Procurement leaders, the manager provides strategic financial guidance, insights, and decision support for variable and fixed distribution costs, procurement purchase price variance (PPV), and waste. The role owns monthly close and forecasting processes, delivers variance analysis, and supports planning cycles such as Monthly Business Planning (MBP) and Market Business Strategy (MBS). It also evaluates and influences network optimization, waste reduction, and procurement savings initiatives.

The position requires strong analytical capabilities and the ability to translate complex financial data into clear recommendations. It involves close collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders to maintain accurate and reliable financial analysis and communicate business insights to finance and non-finance leaders. The manager also leads, coaches, and develops one Senior Financial Analyst.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related discipline.
• At least 5 years of progressive experience in Finance or Accounting.
• Strong understanding of financial regulations, accounting principles, and compliance requirements, including US GAAP and/or International Accounting Standards (IAS).
• Knowledge of financial statement analysis, including profit and loss, balance sheet, and cash flow reporting.
• Knowledge of corporate finance concepts such as cash flow, NPV, IRR, ROI, and economic profit.
• Strong understanding of P&L drivers and ability to communicate financial performance and business impacts clearly.
• Advanced financial modeling and analytical skills.
• Knowledge of cost accounting methodologies, including activity-based costing principles.
• Business acumen, an end-to-end enterprise mindset, and a strong focus on results.
• Ability to interpret complex financial data, develop actionable insights, and recommend strategies that drive business performance.
• Strong leadership, critical thinking, and problem-solving capabilities, with a proactive and continuous improvement mindset.
• Ability to influence decisions through data-driven recommendations and effective cross-functional partnerships.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency with PowerPoint and Word.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, including the ability to explain financial concepts to non-finance audiences.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, including the ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Sound judgment, professionalism, and integrity in decision-making.

Nice To Haves

• MBA and/or a professional finance or accounting certification such as CPA, CMA, CFM, or CCE.
• Experience supporting Supply Chain, Logistics, Manufacturing, or Procurement functions.
• Experience in the VMS, nutrition, consumer goods, food, or related industries.
• For internal candidates, experience with Nestlé Accounting Standards (NAS) and financial systems such as SAP GLOBE, Oracle FIT, BW, and Essbase/SmartView.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain partnerships with Supply Chain, Logistics, and Procurement leaders, providing financial insights and analysis to support business performance and operational efficiency.
• Lead financial analysis and reporting for variable and fixed distribution, Procurement PPV, and waste, and identify opportunities to improve profitability and reduce costs.
• Partner with Supply Chain and Procurement teams on cost savings and network optimization initiatives, developing business cases and monitoring results against targets.
• Support the Supply Chain Monthly Business Planning (MBP) process by coordinating cross-functional inputs, aligning assumptions, and driving continuous improvement.
• Develop Market Business Strategy (MBS) deliverables for Logistics, Procurement, and Waste, including financial assumptions, scenario planning, and long-term cost roadmaps.
• Execute Period End Close (PEC) activities, ensuring financial accuracy and P&L integrity, and provide variance analysis and insights for year-to-date performance and year-to-go forecasts.
• Maintain and enhance Supply Chain financial reporting and KPI dashboards for Supply Chain, Logistics, Procurement, and Finance leaders.
• Manage Logistics and Procurement savings and productivity pipelines, validating assumptions, tracking performance, and ensuring results are reflected accurately in forecasts.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to evaluate the financial impact of freight, warehousing, co-packing, and material cost changes.
• Support the transition of Supply Chain and Procurement activities from the TSA model to a fully independent standalone operating structure.
• Evaluate capital investments and supply chain initiatives using financial modeling, including NPV, IRR, payback, and return-on-investment analysis.
• Provide financial leadership and support for special projects, strategic initiatives, and ad hoc analyses.
• Lead, coach, and develop one Senior Financial Analyst.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• Performance-based incentives and bonus eligibility.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Healthcare coverage.
• A broad range of other benefits supporting physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager