Sr Analyst Finance Co-Pilot

 

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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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This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

 

 

SUMMARY
The Senior Financial Analyst gathers and interprets financial information effectively and forms data into meaningful and concise analyses while considering a broad range of interdependent issues. In addition, the Senior Financial Analyst identifies areas for change and makes recommendations while managing multiple demands and competing priorities. You have rock solid financial understanding and the ability to interact with cross-functional teams throughout the organization and exercises good judgment, stays focused on results, and ensures the integrity of financial reporting in a fast-paced dynamic environment. This role provides reporting and analysis on COGS, FFOH, Depreciation, PPV, Cost Savings Projects, and PRO. Acts as a change agent to drive standardization of processes and development of reporting tools supporting the Business Unit Leads, Decision Support teams, and Technical and Production Leadership. Also, the Senior Financial Analyst must have the ability to communicate with multiple customers including Factory Finance Personnel, other T&P Finance team members, Divisional and Brand Co-Pilots, and other T&P Functions. 

 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare period–end reporting to support and analyze COGS, FFOH, Depreciation, PPV, and PRO – providing valuable insights to key stakeholders
• Support the creation of Operational Budgets and Dynamic Forecasts. Coordinate analysis and presentation of results and insights to relevant stakeholders

• Manage monthly forecasts working with division, Operations Controller and factory teams
• Support the creation of annual budgets
• Provide insight into the establishment of Cost Savings Targets
• Support the updates to Forecasts (Risks & Opportunities) providing insights for operational cost variances and purchase price variances

• Prepare standardized and ad hoc operational financial performance reports supporting the analysis of factory financial performance 
• Consolidate and track actual cost savings performance at a project level monthly 
• Work on ad hoc projects related to standardization of reporting, improving internal controls, or increasing efficiencies 

 

REQUIREMENTS

• BA/ BS with Major or Minor in Accounting or Finance, or BA/ BS Degree with coursework up to and including
• Minimum of 3.5 years of experience in Accounting/Finance 
• Preferred: 1-3 years working in a manufacturing environment or relevant costing experience