Senior Finance Analyst - Operations Senior Finance Analyst - Operations

Nestle Operational Services Worldwide SA

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Finance Analyst – Operations serves as a strategic finance co‑pilot to the Nutrition Co‑Manufacturing (CoMan) team. In this role, you will provide forward‑looking financial insight, planning, and decision support to the CoMan leadership team while partnering closely with Nutrition and Global Culinary Kitchen (GCK) business teams. This role is highly cross‑functional and works in close collaboration with TAG (Technical Applications Group) and Nutrition Factory Controllers to drive cost transparency, operational efficiency, and informed business decisions across the value chain.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
Minimum of 4 years of professional experience in finance related roles
Strong understanding of P&L management and accounting principles, including budgeting, forecasting, and performance reporting
Proven ability to synthesize complex data from multiple sources into clear, actionable insights
Strong business partnering skills with the ability to communicate effectively across functions
Self‑starter mindset with a continuous improvement orientation
Ability to manage competing priorities and multiple stakeholders in a fast‑paced environment
Experience working with SAP or other ERP systems

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting manufacturing or operations‑focused environments

Responsibilities

Act as the primary finance partner to the Head of the Nutrition Co‑Manufacturing team, delivering timely, accurate, and actionable financial insights
Plan, analyze, and monitor Cost of Production, identifying risks and opportunities to improve financial performance
Identify, track, and report on cost improvement initiatives and operational efficiency opportunities
Support financial evaluations for projects, including Make vs. Buy analyses and investment decision support
Analyze Nutrition PRO and develop summary PRO reporting for each business (Babyfood, Dry Milk, Outshine), supported by detailed schedules and expense category analysis
Investigate and clearly explain unexpected or abnormal expenses to stakeholders
Maintain account reconciliations related to inventory provisions
Update Waste and PRO forecasts for all Nutrition businesses in Oracle as part of the Operational Forecast (OF) process
Ensure ongoing accuracy and maintenance of business‑specific WBSs (Work Breakdown Structures), cost centers, and allocation rules
Partner closely with Division Co‑Pilots and FP&A to track Operating Forecasts against targets and explain actuals vs. forecast variances
Communicate risks and opportunities (R&Os) to highlight trends and enable timely, data‑driven decision‑making throughout the year
Represent Finance on cross‑functional task forces, including new product launches and other strategic business initiatives