Sr Analyst Finance Co-Pilot

 

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:

 

Under the strategic direction of the Finance Director, the Sr. Financial Analyst is a key member of the Nestlé Health Science Sales Finance Team, acting as a Co-Pilot to the Specialty brands portfolio. This role partners closely with Brand, Brand Finance, and Customer Strategy teams to drive profitable growth, providing financial leadership across Budgeting, Forecasting, Actuals, and setting Trade Promotional Spend targets.

The Sr. Financial Analyst supports brand-level decision-making for Gross to Net, evaluating promotional ROI, identifying productivity opportunities, and ensuring alignment with strategic priorities. This role also owns the Gross to Net P&L for assigned Specialty brands and collaborates cross-functionally to drive margin enhancement and operational excellence.

Strong financial modeling capabilities and proficiency in Excel are essential for success in this highly visible and impactful role.

 

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:

 

• Deliver GPS, NNS, and Gross-to-Net contribution targets for Specialty Brands
• Lead brand-level financial reporting and analysis for month-end, quarter-end, and year-end processes
• Partner with Brand, Customer Strategy, and Customer Finance teams to drive profitable trade investment decisions and optimize spend
• Develop, consolidate, and analyze brand financial plans, forecasts, and long-term strategic outlooks
• Monitor and manage Gross-to-Net drivers, identifying and mitigating financial impacts of non-working trade (e.g., returns, post audits, unauthorized/authorized deductions)
• Support implementation of Trade Management Guidelines and compliance processes across Specialty Brands
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying and implementing sustainable processes for forecasting, planning, and trade management
• Provide analytics, financial modeling, and scenario planning in support of brand initiatives and cross-functional projects
• Leverage systems such as Oracle, SAP, Osprey, Hyperion, Tableau, Admin Tool, and other available platforms to analyze data and generate actionable insights
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on ROI analysis, promotional effectiveness, and trade optimization to ensure efficient use of investment
• Perform ad-hoc financial analysis and support special projects as needed

 

Requirements:

 

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Business/Accounting
• 3+ years of Financial Planning Analysis, Sales Finance and/or Customer Finance
• Advanced Excel modeling skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong ability to interpret data, identify and communicate potential opportunities and risks
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