Senior Finance Analyst Co-Pilot

Foods you love. Brands you trust. And a career that empowers you to grow. 
 
At Nestlé USA, we’re all working towards the same goal – to delight and deliver for our consumers. With a rich portfolio of beloved brands, including DiGiorno, Toll House, and Coffee mate, in 97% of U.S. households, we have a unique opportunity – and responsibility – to be there for every moment in our consumers’ lives.

 

Joining Nestlé means becoming part of an inclusive workplace that inspires innovation, encourages strategic thinking and creativity, and celebrates your achievements. No matter where you work within the organization, you are empowered to challenge the status quo, embrace risk-taking, and pioneer new ideas. Our supportive and collaborative environment encourages bold ambitions and continuous learning so that everyone can grow and thrive.
 
This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

 

 

Position Overview:

 

The Senior Finance Analyst – Co‑Pilot serves as a strategic finance business partner, providing financial insight, governance, and fact‑based decision support across commercial, supply chain, and operational functions. This role supports business planning, forecasting, and reporting cycles while ensuring strong financial controls, P&L integrity, and transparency of trade and operating results.

The role operates as a key Co‑Pilot to senior finance leadership, partnering cross‑functionally with Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, and other Finance teams to drive profitable growth, optimize investments, and unlock efficiencies. Core areas of focus include P&L management, trade optimization and stewardship, forecasting, variance analysis, business case development, and ad‑hoc decision support.

The ideal candidate is comfortable navigating complexity and ambiguity, demonstrates strong analytical rigor, and communicates insights clearly to both finance and non‑finance stakeholders.

 

 

Key Responsibilities

 

Financial Management & P&L Ownership

• Support Period End Close (PEC) processes, ensuring P&L integrity, accuracy, and financial compliance
• Partner with cross‑functional teams to explain drivers of performance and recommend actions to improve results
• Develop and maintain customer, product, and business unit P&Ls to support decision‑making

 

Trade Optimization and Stewardship

• Track trade spend performance and copilot Sales teams to optimize trade plans
• Analyze unauthorized deductions, broker commissions, and trade accruals; partner with Sales teams to resolve issues and enable recovery
• Provide insights on trade effectiveness, customer profitability, and return on investment

 

Business Partnering

• Provide financial modeling, scenario analysis, and decision support for:
• Commercial and trade investment decisions
• New product launches, renovations, and portfolio optimization
• Cost savings and efficiency initiatives across the network
• Translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights for senior leadership and cross‑functional partners
• Act as a finance lead on cross‑functional projects to assess financial impact and track delivery of savings or growth initiatives

 

Process Improvement & Analytics

• Identify opportunities to streamline, standardize, and automate reporting and planning processes
• Develop ad‑hoc models, dashboards, and analyses to improve financial transparency
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to forecasting accuracy, trade governance, and financial reporting

 

 

Requirements

 

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
• 4+ years of experience in financial analysis, accounting, or finance management
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (financial modeling, complex data sets, scenario analysis)
• Experience working with ERP systems (SAP or similar); SmartView, BW, or Business Objects experience preferred
• Experience in CPG, Foodservice, or FMCG environment strongly preferred
• Exposure to trade accounting, customer profitability, or sales finance a plus

 

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of P&L drivers, cost structures, and trade economics
• Advanced analytical and financial modeling capabilities
• Ability to synthesize data into insights and