Sr Analyst, Financial Control

 

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If you're driven by the passion to do something meaningful that changes lives, Nestlé is the place for you. Nestlé USA is one of seven operating companies that make up Nestlé’s presence in the United States. We're in 97% of American homes, and as the leading food and beverage company, our goals are to continue to deliver quality food and beverage products, strengthen our local communities, and reduce our environmental and climate impact.

 

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We are seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to join our team and co-pilot the Marketing & Other General Expenses ("MOGE") lines of Nestle USA’s P&L. In this high visibility role, you will play a critical part in translating NUSA MOGE financials to senior leaders in the organization; providing analysis and insights that extend beyond numbers. We are looking for a proactive individual with exceptional communication skills, can work with all levels in the organization, and has experience translating financial analyses into a story.

Responsibilities:

• Lead monthly and ad-hoc financial reviews with Division Controllers, providing strategic insights of post-allocated MOGE, based on clear understanding of variances and anticipating risks and opportunities to support and influence decision making.
• Partner cross-functionally to drive budget ownership and adherence to targets through proactive engagement with stakeholders.
• Ensure quality and accurate financial information through month-end close, quarterly forecasting, and annual budgeting.
• Use analysis to provide deeper insight to enable leadership to determine where and how to allocate resources effectively.
• Create and present trade-off scenarios and deliver timely and accurate financial analyses to support recommendations.
• Build depth of MOGE knowledge, inclusive of White Collar Costing Standards, systems, and tools to and partner with your business to support strategic plans.
• Identify and implement process improvements and cost-saving initiatives.
• Use internal and external benchmarks to drive best-in-class performance.

Requirements:

• BA/BS degree required; Finance or Accounting degree preferred
• Proven experience (3-5 years) in Finance or related roles
• Strong analytical skills with expertise in financial analysis, data modeling, advanced Excel skills, storytelling, and Power BI
• Demonstrated understanding of activity-based costing, financial concepts, and period end close
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex data sets, identify trends, and generate actionable insights to drive financial performance.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate financial information to non-financial stakeholders at any level
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently, proactively anticipate needs of stakeholders, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

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