Decision Support Specialist

Location: Angola
Company: Nestlé Angola
Position Type: Full-time
Minimum Educational qualification: BA/BS with major or minor in Accounting or Finance, or BA/BS with coursework up to and including intermediate accounting.
Minimum Relevant work experience: At least 2-3 years relevant working experience in Accounting/Finance function (e.g.:  Sales, factory or supply chain controller), international experience or similar.

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 Angola is currently looking for a Decision Support Specialist who will establish accurate and relevant Financial /Management reports and analysis across business and countries.

 - To lead our business partners to faster, better decision making by providing superior information and insights and utilizing efficient data management and business intelligence tools.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work closely together with Decision Support Team lead in order to provide a high-quality data / timely (daily, weekly, monthly, yearly) framework, as well as the reliable measurement of selected key KPIs (i.e. Daily Sales Report, Variance and Gap Analysis, ManCom Dashboards)
• Ensure month end actual are correctly accounted and provide variance analysis against forecasts / budgets for all lines of the income statement. Identify areas of risk to achievement of targets and forecasts and develop & follow up on action plans based on above.
• Prepare Dynamic Forecast reports and analysis for review and onward presentation to the Business Pilots and ManCom
• Ensure correct postings of business MOGE costs and review variances against targets. Review MOGE Overhead Cost Module across charges/allocations
• Prepare Financial Justifications (Replacement & Rationalization, Capacity increase and New Products, Total business) to support the viability or otherwise of a project. Prepare Post Project Evaluations (PPE)
• Organize and perform the period-end close and related activities across businesses. Ensure high quality and Efficient process PEC output (i.e. GLOBE-Magnitude reconciliation and Interface, FI-CO reconciliation etc.. ) with regard to speed
• Act as a SPOC for PEC and Dynamic Forecast activities with the countries.

WHAT MAKES YOU SUCCESSFUL? 

• Experience in Accounting/Finance function (e.g.:  Sales, factory or supply chain controller), international experience or similar
• BA/BS with major or minor in Accounting or Finance, or BA/BS with coursework up to and including intermediate accounting.
• Fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) industry experience is a plus
• Master’s degree in data analysis is an added advantage
• Proficiency in English and Portuguese languages
• Good analytical skills
• Business management background
• Great Interpersonal & collaboration skills
• Very proactive & has a positive mindset
• Can work under pressure
• Knowledge in 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 application is 13th June, 2025. We would be considering applicants as they apply, so please do not delay in submitting your application. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.