We are looking for a Costing Analyst to be part of our global costing team.

Position Snapshot

• Location: Esplugues de Llobregat.
• Team: Center of Competence (CoC) Costing Hub.
• Type of Contract: Permanent.
• Type of work: Hybrid.
• Work Language: Fluent Business English.
• Grade: I1.

About Nestlé 

We are Nestlé, the largest food and beverage company in the world, with a presence in more than 185 countries. With net sales of CHF 94.4 billion in 2022, the company has over 291,000 employees and 418 factories in 85 countries. Our values are based on respect: respect for ourselves, respect for others, respect for diversity, and respect for our future. Nestlé is dedicated to offering high-quality food and beverage products and services that contribute to the nutrition, health, and well-being of people, pets, and the planet. Additionally, it is committed to being a leading company in sustainability and achieving net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Want to learn more? Visit us at: www.nestle.com

We encourage the diversity of applicants across gender, age, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, social background, religion or belief and disability.
Step outside your comfort zone; share your ideas, way of thinking and working to make a difference to the world, every single day. You own a piece of the action – make it count.

Position Summary:

Are you ready to take your career to the next level in a dynamic and innovative environment? At Nestlé, we are seeking a talented Costing Analyst to join our team. You will provide invaluable cost analysis services to all countries in Europe, collaborating with diverse teams and stakeholders to support strategic initiatives. Your insights will not only contribute to our financial success but also empower decision-making and drive our business forward.

What you’ll do 

• Period End Closing Execution: execute PEC activities according to established timelines, ensuring that all processes are followed correctly.
• Budget and DF (Dynamic forecast) Activities: You will execute Budget and DF (Dynamic forecast) activities, ensuring that the annual cost planning effectively informs and guides the actual expenses.
• Implement new costing functionalities, tools, and solutions, contributing to improvements in costing practices.
• Transfer prices calculation: responsible for the market price calculation of any purchase and sale of products between Nestle companies.
• Act as a business partner for the European markets we are providing services too.
• Ad Hoc Analysis: participate in ad hoc costing analysis as required, providing insights and data as needed.
• Reporting: responsible for generating monthly and quarterly reports, which are crucial for decision-making and financial analysis.
• First level support to European affiliate markets: addressing issues and answering questions related to your area of focus (COGS, Manufacturing, TP’s, CSD, CSW or Procurement).
• Master Data Maintenance: maintain essential costing master data, which includes managing Cost Centers, Material Master Data, and Assessments. This ensures that all data used for costing is up-to-date and accurate.
• Health Checks: You will conduct Pre-PEC (period end closing) checks to anticipate any issues and ensure the correct costs allocation.
• Take ownership of your knowledge acquisition around system/processes and best practices towards others team members and colleagues.
• Assist in maintaining documentation that captures key learnings and experiences gained during the execution of business processes.
• Collaboration: work with operations clusters and factories from other countries, ensuring alignment, process control, and effective communication.

We offer you 

We offer more than just a job. We put people first and inspire you to become the best version of yourself.

• Great benefits including competitive salary and a comprehensive social benefits package. We have one of the most competitive pension plans on the market, as well as flexible remuneration with tax advantages: health insurance, restaurant card, mobility plan, etc.
• Personal and professional growth through ongoing training and constant career opportunities reflecting our conviction that people are our most important asset.
• Hybrid working environment with flexible working scheme. Our state-of-the-art campus is dog friendly and equipped with a medical center, canteen and areas to co-create network and chill!
• Recreation activities such as yoga, Zumba, etc. and a wide range of volunteering activities.

Minimum qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or similar.
• At least 2-3 years’ of prior experience in financial roles, preferably in manufacturing costing.
• Good understanding of costing processes.
• User level in Microsoft Office (Excel) and SAP (FI/CO).
• Proficiency in English both written and spoken.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• Self-driven in maintaining accurate information.
• Clear communication skills and ability to deal with people at all levels.

Bonus point if you:

• Previous experience in manufacturing costing. 

How we will proceed:

You send us your CV → We contact relevant applicants → Interviews → Feedback →  Job Offer communication to the Finalist → First working day 

We encourage the diversity of applicants across gender, age, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, social background, religion or belief and disability.

Step outside your comfort zone; share your ideas, way of thinking and working to make a difference to the world, every single day. You own a piece of the action – make it count.