Decision Support Specialist

Location: Cameroon
Company: Nestlé Cameroon
Position Type: Full-time
Minimum Educational qualification: Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, management, or a related field. 
Minimum Relevant work experience:2 to 3 years of professional experience in management control or a similar position.

POSITION SUMMARY

Joining Nestlé means you are joining the largest Food and Beverage Company in the world.  At our very core, we are a human company driven by our purpose to enhance the quality of life and contribute to a healthier future. 

Nestlé Cameroon is currently looking for a Decision Support Specialist who will work closely with the Decision Support Team lead. Together, establish and provide accurate and timely financial data to ensure fact-based decision making

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Co-Piloting Roles:                                                 

• Provide accurate and timely product performance to enhance quality of decision making to Category Managers and other top-level managers.                    
• Prepare reports for management information, planning and decision-making and to assist management in financial control functions to enable corrective actions be taken where necessary.                                            
• Prepare and ensure accuracy of dynamic forecast.                                              
• Perform financial scenario studies of new product launch, Price change, change in sourcing for management's decisions (go/no go).                                                    
• Participate in Business Unit Review meeting every month with Categories.   
• Perform adhoc request for Categories.     

• Functional Responsibilities:                                            

• Preparation and co-ordination of Annual Target setting process, Dynamic Forecast – Monthly and the Market Business Strategy.                                           
• Preparation of Profitability, Economic Profit and Invested Capital by products, product group for Tropical Cluster                                        
• Responsible for Selling Price calculation of own & imported products as well as Transfer price calculation                                           
• Preparation of Monthly reports such as Sales Statistics, Summary table, Quality of Sales, Management Letter, DF Letter, PFME report.                                                       
• Preparation of Investment Budget for Nestle Cameroun Head office / Distribution Centre and Investment Appraisal / Financial Justification for Major Investments.                      
• Publication of monthly and quarterly report in company's database (Magnitude)                       
• Ensure correctness of master data for DS related finance activities and incorporation of best practices from time to time.                                                      
• Preparation of Operational expense budget (MOGE) budget for Nestlé Cameroun.        
• Prepare and lead Monthly Gap and Forecast Review meeting in collaboration with DSP team.                                               
• Period End Closing activities (Ensure correct postings of business MOGE, FDC, OVE, VDE, OPFE, and review COGS variation…).                                                        
• Perform monthly budgetary control report (MOGE and CAPEX)                                                  
• Work closely with the Decision Support Team Lead in preparing the monthly presentation of DF call                                           
• Perform adhoc requests from stakeholders                                               

WHAT MAKES YOU SUCCESSFUL?

• Prior experience in Accounting / Finance function
• Fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) industry experience is a plus
• Participation in Efficiency and Best Practice Projects
• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, management, or a related field. 
• 2 to 3 years of professional experience in management control or a similar position.  
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.  
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in French and English language
• Great Interpersonal & collaboration skills
• Very proactive & has a positive mindset
• Can work under pressure
• Proficiency in financial management tools and reporting software (Excel, SAP, PowerBI, Microsoft Office suite)
• Project management experience is a plus.

Nestlé is an equal opportunity employer, seeking diversity in qualified applicants for employment. All applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, ethnicity, color, gender, age, religion, nationality, disability or perceived disability, medical condition, or any other protected status, as defined by applicable law.

HOW DO I APPLY?

Apply by clicking on the “Apply now” button, follow the steps and attach a copy of your CV. The closing date for applications is 12th February 2025 We would be considering applicants as they apply, so please do not delay in submitting your application. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.