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Finance Manager Business Unit Control

Finance Manager Business Unit Control

 

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 primary role of the Finance Manager, Business Unit Control (BUC), is to provide financial partnership to the Marketing and Other General Expense (MOGE) and Globe ISIT functions. This includes managing cost center budgets, conducting variance analysis of actual expenses against budget/forecast, and developing monthly forecasts and the annual plan.

The preferred candidate will be within a commutable distance to a Nestlé Health Science location in Bridgewater, NJ, Chicago, IL, Palm Beach, FL, or generally located in the NY metro area.

 

Responsibilities:

 

  • Manages Annual Cost Center Budgeting process, reporting requirements/submissions with cost center owners for NHSc commercial, consolidates the submissions and performs analytics to ensure integrity of data, and liaises with cost center owners and various stakeholders to understand key drivers/inhibitors of performance
  • Accountable for tracking actual vs. budget expenses for the responsible department heads in NHSc commercial and provides variance analysis, commentary, and solicits future spending projection for inclusion in forecasts
  • Primary contact for all interactions with Nestlé USA (NUSA) Costing Center of Competence (CCC) regarding OCM (SAP allocation) process
  • Ensures that SOCM allocations are properly reflected in the P&L and reconciled
  • Assists in issue resolution related to the allocation process
  • Subject matter expert for allocations to/from NUSA /Nestle Business Center (NBS) and other businesses
  • Creates and distributes timely and accurate monthly reports and scorecards
  • Works with the Global Finance team regarding cost centers that are cross charged
  • Presents summary of actuals versus Dynamic Forecast to the executive team
  • Monitors and records accruals to ensure the P&L properly reflects expenses that have been incurred or should be accrued
  • Continuously improves and re-evaluates accounting and reporting activities to streamline and improve controls and processes
  • Provides insight to management during monthly P&L and balance sheet meetings on main drivers of account fluctuations
  • Prepares journal entries to clear reconciling items that need to be reclassed or written-off
  • Leverages Oracle FIT tool to consolidate and submit monthly Dynamic Forecast in accordance with the financial calendar
  • Manages 1 direct report
  • Special projects and ad-hoc requests

 

Requirements:

 

  • Bachelor’s degree, preferably in finance or accounting
  • MBA a plus!
  • 5+ years' experience in planning and reporting
  • People leader experience
  • Previous experience in Consumer Products and Manufacturing Environment a plus
  • Advanced knowledge of Excel and other analytical tools
  • SAP or other ERP system experience

 

Skills:

 

  • Excellent analytical skills
  • Ability to communicate and influence across different levels within the organization

 

The approximate pay range for this position is $104,000- $136,000 base. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as geographic location.

 

Nestle offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k with company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits.  Incentives and/or benefits packages may vary depending on the position. Learn more at:

About Us | Nestlé Careers (nestlejobs.com)

 

 

Requisition ID#327789 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace.

To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestlé. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestlé seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you’ll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestlé home.

 

The Nestlé Companies are an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer seeking diversity in qualified applicants for employment. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, gender, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, perceived disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected status, as defined by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at accommodations@nestle.com or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-800-321-6467.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship. 



Review our applicant privacy notice before applying at https://www.nestlejobs.com/privacy

 

 

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 primary role of the Finance Manager, Business Unit Control (BUC), is to provide financial partnership to the Marketing and Other General Expense (MOGE) and Globe ISIT functions. This includes managing cost center budgets, conducting variance analysis of actual expenses against budget/forecast, and developing monthly forecasts and the annual plan.

The preferred candidate will be within a commutable distance to a Nestlé Health Science location in Bridgewater, NJ, Chicago, IL, Palm Beach, FL, or generally located in the NY metro area.

 

Responsibilities:

 

  • Manages Annual Cost Center Budgeting process, reporting requirements/submissions with cost center owners for NHSc commercial, consolidates the submissions and performs analytics to ensure integrity of data, and liaises with cost center owners and various stakeholders to understand key drivers/inhibitors of performance
  • Accountable for tracking actual vs. budget expenses for the responsible department heads in NHSc commercial and provides variance analysis, commentary, and solicits future spending projection for inclusion in forecasts
  • Primary contact for all interactions with Nestlé USA (NUSA) Costing Center of Competence (CCC) regarding OCM (SAP allocation) process
  • Ensures that SOCM allocations are properly reflected in the P&L and reconciled
  • Assists in issue resolution related to the allocation process
  • Subject matter expert for allocations to/from NUSA /Nestle Business Center (NBS) and other businesses
  • Creates and distributes timely and accurate monthly reports and scorecards
  • Works with the Global Finance team regarding cost centers that are cross charged
  • Presents summary of actuals versus Dynamic Forecast to the executive team
  • Monitors and records accruals to ensure the P&L properly reflects expenses that have been incurred or should be accrued
  • Continuously improves and re-evaluates accounting and reporting activities to streamline and improve controls and processes
  • Provides insight to management during monthly P&L and balance sheet meetings on main drivers of account fluctuations
  • Prepares journal entries to clear reconciling items that need to be reclassed or written-off
  • Leverages Oracle FIT tool to consolidate and submit monthly Dynamic Forecast in accordance with the financial calendar
  • Manages 1 direct report
  • Special projects and ad-hoc requests

 

Requirements:

 

  • Bachelor’s degree, preferably in finance or accounting
  • MBA a plus!
  • 5+ years' experience in planning and reporting
  • People leader experience
  • Previous experience in Consumer Products and Manufacturing Environment a plus
  • Advanced knowledge of Excel and other analytical tools
  • SAP or other ERP system experience

 

Skills:

 

  • Excellent analytical skills
  • Ability to communicate and influence across different levels within the organization

 

The approximate pay range for this position is $104,000- $136,000 base. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as geographic location.

 

Nestle offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k with company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits.  Incentives and/or benefits packages may vary depending on the position. Learn more at:

About Us | Nestlé Careers (nestlejobs.com)

 

 

Requisition ID#327789 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace.

To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestlé. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestlé seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you’ll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestlé home.

 

The Nestlé Companies are an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer seeking diversity in qualified applicants for employment. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, gender, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, perceived disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected status, as defined by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at accommodations@nestle.com or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-800-321-6467.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship. 



Review our applicant privacy notice before applying at https://www.nestlejobs.com/privacy

 

Bridgewater, NJ, US, 08807

Bridgewater, NJ, US, 08807


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