Sr Financial Analyst Co-Pilot

Nestle Operational Services Worldwide SA•Arlington, VA

5d•$93,611 - $133,867•Hybrid

About The Position

At Nestlé Waters & Premium Beverages, we’re all working towards the same goal – crafting every sip to enrich the lives of our consumers. We are a global business focused on brands such as San Pellegrino, Maison Perrier, Acqua Panna, and Essentia. We cultivate icons and craft experiences that elevate everyday living. Our culture fosters agility, ownership, passion, and a winning mindset. We value CARE, GRIT, CONNECTION, and INGENUITY. Teammates are empowered to make bold contributions, gain global and diverse experiences, and explore enriching career opportunities. If you are a purpose-driven professional excited to build new business solutions you will make a real impact on this team. Be part of a global business as we continue to unlock the future of beverages designed for modern wellbeing. This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship. We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Financial Analyst to join the Nestlé Waters & Premium Beverages team and support two of our iconic premium brands, Acqua Panna and San Pellegrino. In this highly visible role, you will provide strategic financial insights, partner with cross-functional stakeholders, and help drive informed decisions that support profitable growth and strong brand performance. Job Summary: Responsible for providing advanced financial analysis and support to proactively manage and advise on critical business decisions. Responsible for proactively delivering relevant, actionable analyses and recommendations to internal stakeholders, including brand/category team and finance partners. This role will dive deep into the P&L structure and cost drivers, and partner heavily with cross-functional teams & senior members of both the business and finance team to drive results, ensure alignment, and improve business profitability. Influence category/brand business partners to drive decisions that will improve performance and help business meet or exceed objectives. Provides insights and supports a fact-based decision making process based on current business environment, challenging new strategies/projects, as well as the status quo.

Requirements

University Degree (BA/BS), preferably in Accounting or Finance
Minimum 4 years of related work experience
Demonstrated critical thinking and analytical problem-solving skills
Self-starter and shows initiative, inquisitive, and quickly learns the specifics of the business; ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Curious and hands-on with AI tools to elevate activities and processes
Ability to build networks and credibility within a team
Business partnership and ability to communicate clearly to non-finance audiences
Proficient understanding of P&L concepts and management accounting principles
Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word; working knowledge of SAP

Responsibilities

Participates/manages key processes including monthly business planning, long-term strategy, annual volume planning and integrated commercial planning (ICP), providing financial insights and ensuring plans are both ambitious and executable.
Co-Lead and champion actions and projects that improve operating costs or grow sustainable business profitably.
Works closely with cross-functional partners to understand key inputs for Operational Forecast, risks and opportunities to forecast, and makes recommendations to improve forecast accuracy.
Supports financials for brand Innovation & Renovation product & project launches; financial modeling and counseling to drive profitable growth.
Champions cost-savings initiatives for brand/category
Performs due diligence for new initiatives.
Performs sensitivity and incremental cost/benefit decision analyses.
Builds financial models and provides analytical support for business initiatives.
Provides accurate and timely financial information and analyses, making and/or implementing sound recommendations to grow business profitability and optimize the brand's existing portfolio.
Uses knowledge and understanding of total delivered cost structure and E2E cross functional implications to provide analytics to support business decision making.
Communicates complex financial information and concepts to both financial and cross-functional leaders to support and influence decision making.
Establishes and facilitates process development and builds and maintains financial models to support them.
Identifies, analyzes, and communicates trends and issues affecting the business, identifying risks and opportunities