Manager Finance (Remote)

 

At Nestlé Health Science, we believe that nutrition, science, and wellness must merge, not collide. Here, we embrace the intrinsic connections of these three pillars, harnessing their collective strength to empower healthier lives. Our broad product portfolio includes renowned brands like Garden of Life®, Nature's Bounty®, Vital Proteins®, Orgain®, Nuun®, BOOST®, Carnation Breakfast Essentials®, Peptamen®, Compleat Organic Blends®, and more. We also have extensive pharmaceutical expertise, offering innovative medicines that aim to prevent, manage, and treat gastrointestinal and metabolic-related diseases.

 

At Nestlé Health Science, we bring our best for better lives. Our people are challenged to bring fresh, diverse views and make bold moves to empower healthier lives through nutrition. We know brilliant ideas can come from anyone, anywhere. Here we embrace the entrepreneurial spirit and collaborate with teams that champion focused and forward thinking. We are committed to fostering professional growth and celebrating the achievements of our people along the way. We offer dynamic career paths, robust development, opportunities to learn from talented colleagues around the globe, and benefits that support physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing. 

 

Join us to innovate for impact and reimagine the future of health and nutrition for patients and consumers. 
 

 

Position Summary:

 

The Finance Manager plays a crucial role in driving ambitious and profitable growth acceleration for Vital Proteins. This includes leading collaborative financial and operational planning processes, implementing impactful programs to drive growth, reducing expenses, and partnering with cross-functional leaders to ensure strong return on investment.

On a monthly basis, key responsibilities will involve providing strategic direction and partnership to the Vital Proteins team, with a focus on driving top-line growth and optimizing Trade/PFME/COGS. This will include coordinating the month-end close process, dynamic forecasting, and keeping teams updated on actual spend versus budget. Additionally, the Finance Manager will conduct cost analysis, identify deviations from the plan across different areas of the profit and loss statement, and work closely with the marketing function on product innovations and long-term growth strategies.

The position will also provide financial analysis support to other business functions, delivering timely, accurate, and insightful analysis. This includes analyzing the profitability of financial plans throughout the annual planning cycle, forecasting submissions, marketing spend, and innovation/renovation projects. Furthermore, the Finance Manager will ensure clear and effective reporting of financial results, constantly seeking areas for business optimization and process improvement. The role may also involve handling special assignments and audits as required. This is remote position with occassional travel for team meetings.

 

 

Responsibilities:

 

• Finance support for the product innovation / renovation (I2L) projects by working with project lead on P&L scenarios (volume, pricing, COGS, other costs) while benchmarking against financial hurdles
• Trade/Product Fixed Marketing Spend (PFME) budget management through continuous interactions with sales and marketing teams.  Reviewing available funds, monthly phasing for forecasting accuracy, validating/approving budget changes
• Support & ensure accurate monthly P&L forecasts through active participation in the monthly business planning meetings, trade, and inputting forecasts into Oracle FIT for reporting
• Provide strategic direction to cross functional teams to drive right MC/product mix
• Manage all period end close through journal entry postings, analysis, creating financial reports, and assist in creating presentations to support the business needs
• Continually evaluate and challenge processes and reporting practices, while implementing changes as needed

 

Requirements:

 

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or similar, MBA a plus
• 5 years’ experience in planning and reporting
• Background in Consumer products and/or manufacturing environment a plus

 

 

Skills:

 

• Excellent Excel Skills
• Experience utilizing SAP
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to work well with cross functional partners with ability to adapt to changes quickly

 

The approximate pay range for this position is $108,000- $120,000 base. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as geog