Finance Manager Co-Pilot Finance Manager Co-Pilot

Nestle Operational Services Worldwide SA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

This leadership role serves as the primary finance partner for Product Fixed Marketing Expense (PFME) and Consumer Price Reductions (Coupons) across Nestlé USA, Nutrition, and Nestlé Waters & Premium Beverages. You will lead a Finance Decision Support team that enables data‑driven decisions for approximately 100 marketers, influencing how marketing investments are planned, optimized, and measured. This role plays a critical part in ensuring financial rigor, strong controls, and measurable ROI across marketing spend—while partnering closely with Marketing, Procurement, IT, and Corporate Finance leaders.

Requirements

BA/BS in Accounting or Finance (or equivalent coursework through Intermediate Accounting)
5+ years of progressive experience in Accounting and/or Finance, ideally with exposure to Marketing Finance
Demonstrated ability to balance strategic thinking with hands‑on execution
Proven people leadership and the ability to influence across functions
Strong financial, analytical, and business acumen with a track record of turning insights into action
Executive‑level communication and presentation skills
Naturally curious, results‑oriented, and comfortable operating in a complex, matrixed environment

Responsibilities

Lead and develop a geographically distributed team
Foster a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and professional growth
Elevate the team’s impact through process optimization, standardization, and best‑practice sharing
Lead annual PFME budget planning at both divisional and corporate levels
Partner with Marketing leaders to review budgets, identify risks and opportunities, and support strategic trade‑offs
Deliver accurate forecasting of marketing spend with clear reconciliation to P&L results
Allocate corporate marketing programs to divisions and operating companies
Drive efficiency through process improvements that reduce rework and increase efficiency
Ensure accurate and timely PFME and Coupon P&L recognition
Maintain compliance with Nestlé Accounting Standards, Advertising & Promotion guidelines, and best practices
Serve as the primary finance contact for PFME and Coupon audits
Provide oversight and controls of Marketing roles
Provide strategic analysis to improve the effectiveness and ROI of PFME and Coupon investments
Translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights for senior leaders
Partner with Corporate CME to enhance analytics, tools, and adoption of spend‑effectiveness measures