Sr Finance Manager Co-Pilot Sr Finance Manager Co-Pilot

Nestle Operational Services Worldwide SA

1d • $150,000 - $195,000

About The Position

In this role you will provide financial leadership for our Sales Controllables, inclusive of Trade Management, Shopper Marketing, Shopper Innovation Experience (SIE), Pricing, and ECommerce. You will be required to lead the cross-functional financial forecast process (DF), with particular focus on Net Proceeds of Sales (NPS), Trade, and Non-Trade discounts.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or a related field
• 7+ years of progressive experience in financial analysis, modeling, budgeting, and business planning
• 5+ years of relevant CPG/FMCG industry experience
• Proven track record of leading and contributing to cross-functional teams
• Demonstrated ability to influence decision-makers and provide strategic recommendations
• Strong project management experience, with the ability to drive initiatives from concept to completion
• Exceptional ability to build and maintain effective working relationships across all levels of the organization
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly to senior leadership
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, including statistical analysis and financial modeling
• Strong business analysis skills, with the ability to identify implications and deliver consultative solutions
• Highly organized with the ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines
• Broad understanding of multidisciplinary business principles and their application in a dynamic environment

Responsibilities

• Support Head of Sales and the cross-functional C&B Sales leadership team
• Provide financial leadership for all Sales Controllables inclusive of Shopper Marketing, SIE, Acosta Broker Commission, Retail Coverage, ECom, Pricing, and Reporting
• Lead Annual target-setting process, strategically deploy targets at the retailer level in collaboration with the division sales team, and manages trade target adjustments throughout the year
• Lead cross-functional team to develop financial forecast (DF submission), with particular focus on NPS, Trade, and Non-Trade Discounts, as well as other Sales Controllables
• Includes Monthly Alignment with Sales Leadership, Sales Forecasting, and Finance
• Reconciliation and calibration of multiple data sources: DF, Demand, Osprey LE
• Establish internal KPIs and track benchmarks for forecast accuracy
• Own weekly back of envelope (BOE) and next month’s forecasting calls for CPG business, inclusive of daily order & shipment reporting, tracking key trends and financial commitments
• Ensure the accuracy and timeliness of period end close (PEC) through the preparation of monthly general ledger closing activities, providing key commentary and insights to Nestlé Coffee and Beverage (NCB) and Nestlé USA (NUSA) leadership
• Publish monthly CPG leadership report package with focus on financial drivers and variance analysis to forecast prior year, inclusive of key business trends and impact to upcoming forecasts
• Present financial results to CPG leadership (monthly)
• Serve as technical accounting leader. Analyze and interpret Nestlé Accounting Standards, with emphasis on changes in accounting standards; documenting implications for the our business, while identifying potential risks and opportunities
• Point of contact for all internal and external Nestlé audits. Implement and periodically test internal controls

Benefits

• Nestlé offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k with company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits.
• Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position.

What This Job Offers

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