We are looking for a Global Lease Accounting Specialist to be part of our Costing team.

Position Snapshot:

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

We are looking for a Global Lease Accounting Specialist to join the Lease Accounting Center of Competence. This new team will ensure Nestlé’s compliance to IFRS16 and deliver lease accounting services to all Nestlé markets from Barcelona and will be collocated with the Costing Center of Competence. This position will be based out of the Center of Competence, Barcelona, Spain. 

Focusing on shareable, knowledge and experience-based activities, the Centers of Competence (CoC) were created to leverage economies of scale, facilitate standardization and automation and with a clear mission to provide Nestlé with the best in class services (manufacturing costing, distribution costing, white collar costing, transfer pricing).

Do you want to learn more about Nestle businesses and Geographies and to have a Global impact? Are you interested in joining a highly dynamic team passionate by the development of world-class business services?

The Global Lease Accounting Specialist will be Responsible for the full scope of lease services (planning, initiation, Period End Close, sustain, system maintenance) of timely, accurate and relevant data and analysis for all Company codes in the recipient Markets, in support to the Lease Accounting Manager. Enable proactive collaboration with recipient Markets to ensure and enhance Leasing understanding at Nestle and a continuous improvement culture.

We value the enthusiasm of candidates and their capability to learn new tools and processes. We seek convincing people who are motivated to learn and develop continuously. They should be able to accept and manage change, demonstrate interest in innovation and issue solving, and demonstrate their ability to act as a Team Player with the rest of the Team.

What you’ll do:

• Execute Lease Accounting processes (lease planning, initiation, period end close, support, training and system administration).
• Deliver lease accounting and system training to Market users.
• First level support to markets when it comes to lease standards and tool.
• Responsible for full compliance to IFRS16.
• Simulates lease change impact and provide expertise on leasing scenarios.
• Execution of all necessary reconciliation and checks to ensure quality of data provided with agreed timelines.
• Provide assistance to the business/functional controllers and lead their respective business review meetings.
• Participate in Ad Hoc projects as the Lease Accounting functional expert.
• Assist the Lease Manager in providing support to the business.
• Contribute to implementation of new functionalities, tools and solutions.
• Enter and maintain data in Lease system based on market information.

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 salary and a comprehensive social benefits package. We have one of the best 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, Pilates, etc. and a wide range of volunteering activities.

Join our global team of IT professionals at Nestlé, driving daily innovation and leveraging cutting-edge technologies to address digital opportunities. Grow professionally in a dynamic and impactful environment, collaborating with business partners worldwide to deliver integrated technology solutions!

What will make you a great fit?

• Formal Finance/Accounting qualification of appropriate level (Degree or similar).
• Prior experience in F&C.
• Experience in multicultural/varied nationality environment.
• Experience within a network organization (internal and external providers).
• Fluent in English.
• Good communicator, both orally and written.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Can assimilate and understand complex system processes and give clear guidance on the financial treatment of leases.
• Effectively handle pressures and demands from multiple customers and competing priorities.
• Ability of understanding customer requirements and prioritizing effectively activities.
• Self-Training on leasing guidelines and tools.
• Good organizational and planning skills.

Not a 100% match? No worries! Nestlé supports your personal growth with customized development solutions.

What you can expect in your application journey:   
1. Hit apply and enter our job portal.

2. Submit your application with your CV.

3. We will contact relevant applicants.

4. Interviews (HR, Hiring team and stakeholders).

5. Feedback.

6. We make an offer.

7. Location dependent checks and pre-onboarding.

8. First working day.

About Nestlé:

We are Nestlé, the largest food and beverage company with brands including KitKat, Nescafé, Maggi, Purina, among many others. We are approximately 275,000 employees strong, motivated by the purpose of enhancing the quality of life and contributing to a healthier future. Our values are rooted in respect: respect for ourselves, respect for others, respect for diversity and respect for our future. We have an expansive presence, with 344 factories in 77 countries. 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.