Financial Control Associate (Marketing Expense)

Nestle Operational Services Worldwide SA•St. Louis, MO

7d•$57,891 - $80,393

About The Position

The Financial Control Associate serves as a financial business partner overseeing the end-to-end marketing spend process, ensuring it is completed on time and accurately reported on Profit & Loss Statements. The associate is the subject matter expert on marketing spend and applies the Marketing Investment Framework in accordance with Nestlé Accounting Standards. The role is part of a collaborative finance team that works with senior leadership and marketing partners, uses technology to achieve goals, and emphasizes work-life balance and ongoing development.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting, Economics, Finance, Mathematics, Business Administration with an emphasis in Accounting or Finance, or a related field.
An Accounting/Finance internship or at least 1 year of Accounting/Finance experience.
At least 1 year of experience using Microsoft Excel.

Nice To Haves

At least 1 year of experience using Power BI.

Responsibilities

Translate marketing promotions into a financial plan within SAP.
Work with marketing budget owners to review and validate cost estimates and verify appropriate approval.
Manage purchase orders from purchase requisition through invoicing.
Collaborate cross-functionally with departments including Purchasing, Market Research, and Factories.
Provide accurate, clear, and timely reporting to marketing teams, identifying variances to plan and other potential issues.
Build and forecast accurate activity plan dates within SAP to ensure proper monthly accruals on the P&L.
Enforce Product Fixed Marketing Expense Operating Standards in accordance with Nestlé Accounting Standards and advise marketing partners on maintaining the integrity of reported results.
Provide ad hoc analysis of specific promotional efforts and activities.