Sr Manager, Operations Finance (Nestlé Waters & Premium Beverages Division)

Nestlé • Arlington, VA

101d

About The Position

This Sr Manager of Finance will serve as the Operations Controller for our Nestlé Waters & Premium Beverages Division. Key areas of responsibility include financial planning and analysis, decision support to improve overall business performance, coordination of monthly financial close, performance management reporting and special projects. This position will work on projects to help drive simplification and standardization of processes and development of reporting tools, along with on other ad hoc projects across the Operations Finance organization as identified. As a people-leader, this position is also responsible for coaching and developing direct and indirect team members.

Requirements

• BA/BS with major in Accounting/Finance or related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in Accounting/Finance.

Nice To Haves

• CPA, CMA, MBA.
• Food industry experience.
• Hands-on knowledge of US Generally Accepted Accounting Standards (US GAAP) or International Accounting Standards (IAS).
• Proven ability to design financial & non-financial measurements and key performance indicators.
• Decision support skills.
• Knowledge of budget preparation and forecasting for cost centers / balance sheet accounts.
• Ability to understand and communicate the drivers of product profit & loss.
• Complex financial modeling skills.
• Knowledge of the principles of cost accounting and activity-based costing.
• Ideal candidate will be mobile for a Factory Controller role in the US.
• Previous experience in manufacturing finance is a plus.
• Computer skills: MS Windows including intermediate Excel, Word, and PowerPoint; and experience using SAP.

Responsibilities

• Drive transparency and communication of risks and opportunities to key partners.
• Collaborate with Operations finance across categories for the communication of Finance & Control Best Practices.
• Provide timely and relevant analysis to Division to enable decision making and business planning.
• Collaborate to understand key variance drivers and communicate supporting narrative.
• Ad hoc projects related to standardization of reporting, improving internal controls, or increasing efficiencies.
• Ensure full transparency of costs and financial impact to the organization or strategic decisions.
• Generate commentary and insights for Senior Leadership based on monthly performance.
• Establish and track targets and key objectives.
• Partner with Senior Leaders to evaluate and drive optimization across the Operations.
• Participate and evaluate restructuring projects and ensure robust financial justifications.
• Drive cross category projects e.g., SKU Rationalization.
• Plays an active role in developing and effectively leading 1 direct report and other matrixed employees.
• Promote clear understanding of financial key figures and costing within the function.
• Standardize monthly reporting and analytics methodology.
• Generate and maintain monthly reporting packages for Leadership.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Food Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree