Sr Finance Manager- National Accounts

 

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Position Overview:

In this role you will serve as the Senior Finance Manager Co-Pilot (National Accounts) supporting the Out of Home National Account Sales Organization. This position provides financial & economic insights that empower investment decisions and is a key contributor to the achievement of the Out of Home division’s sales growth and margin expansion objectives.

Key deliverables include:  1) Ensuring transparency and accuracy of sales financials 2) Fact-based guidance for the optimal use of commercial resources in customer contract renewals and negotiations 3) Driving digital transformation and acceleration of Trade Planning & Management 4) Promoting compliance with local and Nestlé Accounting Standards and maintaining an effective, efficient control framework. 5) Leading a team of Finance professionals and guiding their career development.

The individual must be able to effectively interact, collaborate and communicate across multiple functions in the organization, constructively challenging and building consensus to drive results. The position will plan, prioritize, and manage workload in an environment of competing priorities where risk and value must be accurately assessed to support timely and sound business decisions.

 

Primary Responsibilities:

 

• Provides actionable insights and recommendations to drive business actions and achieve targets and ambitions, with focus on Pricing, Mix and value creation elements.  Supports National Accounts Sales team in developing investment strategies for respective channels, customers, and operators in implementing the Commercial Investment Framework.
• Oversees the preparation and review of business planning activities including monthly annual, & long-term business planning cycle; ensures coordination of activities/information for the Sales Division to provide accurate sales and trade spending liability forecasts.
• Influences Customer Contract negotiations and renewals by strategically setting or improving contracted program terms & conditions. Ensures accurate accounting of contract spend