Sr Finance Analyst FP&A

 

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 Senior Financial Analyst provides comprehensive FP&A support to the Lifestyle Nutrition business unit, including brands like Vital Proteins, Garden of Life, Solgar, Carnation Breakfast Essentials, and Nuun. Reporting to the FP&A Manager, this role partners with Brand Finance Co-Pilots and collaborates with various finance functions. Responsibilities include routine processes such as Dynamic Forecast, Monthly Business Planning, Landing Updates, Market Business Strategy, Period End Close, and handling ad hoc requests. The ideal candidate is results-focused, proactive, independent, and driven to make a difference. 

 

This position will be either a remote or hybrid role based on the selected candidate’s geographic location. Preference will be given to applicants who live within a commutable distance of Bridgewater, New Jersey/Tri-State area, Chicago, Illinois, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida and/or within the Long Island, New York areas. 

 

 

 

Responsibilities:

 

• Lead the weekly/monthly coordination and preparation of consolidated financial reporting
• Facilitate the Dynamic Forecast coordination, review, and submission
• Assist in developing presentations, including commentary to support executive summaries, results, trends, variances, risks and opportunities, and more
• Support the Finance Co-Pilots on Period End Close sign-off and validation
• Perform variance analysis of Actual vs Forecast results and provide meaningful insights
• Inform cross functional teams of appropriate financial reporting and measurements  to support business decisions
• Assist in core divisional processes including MBS (Market Business Strategy) , MBP (Monthly Business Performance), IPC (Innovation Portfolio Committee) , SKU rationalization, etc., in coordination with cross functional teams
• Advance Lifestyle Nutrition's collaboration with functional finance partners to enhance efficiencies  
• Support business transformation initiatives and ad hoc requests

 

Requirements:

 

• Bachelor Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; MBA is a plus
• Minimum of 3 + years’ experience in Finance Management &/or Accounting
• Working knowledge of P&L structure
• Background in consumer products and FP&A
• Experience in developing interactive and complex Excel models for reporting
• Excellent Microsoft Suite Skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)
• Experience using SAP

 

Skills:

 

• Solid networking skills to work cross functionally and manage relationships with key business partners
• Ability to optimize and facilitate the application of business processes