Finance Insights Manager

Nestlé is the world’s largest food and beverage company. We have over 2000 brands ranging from global icons to local favourites and are present in 190 countries worldwide. In Canada, excelling means sharing our passion for our purpose of enhancing quality of life and contributing to a healthier future. It also means living up to our exemplary values which are rooted in respect for ourselves, others, diversity, and the future. We will support your personal growth with a people-focused culture and a flexible and diverse working environment. Join our team to support our purpose of unlocking the power of food to enhance quality of life for everyone, today and for generations to come.

Position Snapshot

Business areas: Nestlé Canada

Job title: Finance Insights Manager

Location: North York

Position Grade: 18

Position Summary

We are looking for a Finance Insights Manager based at our North York office reporting into the VP, Corporate Controller. This role is responsible for leading the business planning and financial analysis function for the Nutrition with future potential of exposure to other businesses within the Canadian marketplace. This role works closely with Marketing, Sales, Supply Chain, Finance Analytics & Solutions Team, and Corporate Finance to support the team in improving the financial performance of the categories as well as help deliver against their plans.

A day in the life of a Finance Insights Manager

Management of the P&L and the planning & review process for the entire Confectionery Business. This includes completion of the Annual Business Plan, Dynamic Forecast, Monthly Business Review Process, the MBS/Long term planning, Quarterly Business Planning, Profit Outlook and review of actual results.
Provide financial leadership in reporting and analyzing relevant trends, highlighting variances and making sound business recommendation to Canadian and International stakeholders.
Conduct value-added feasibility studies to evaluate (NPV, ROI, MC analysis) potential financial benefits/risks of ongoing and future business initiatives; including new product launches, product and contract pricing, marketing expenditure, retail sales promotions, product renovations and other opportunities.
Continually evaluate and challenge financial processes and reporting practices; implement changes as needed
Provide special project analysis as requested
Responsible for the accuracy and integrity of financial information and upholding corporate policies and control of assets within areas of responsibility.
Drive continues improvement with financial impact towards profit enhancement working closely with SRM and cross functional stakeholders.

What will make you successful

Within a range of five to eight years of financial planning experience in different roles (i.e. Corporate Planning, Sales Finance, Operations Finance, Category Finance).
Recognized accounting designation and/or related business degree.
Strong knowledge of factory standard costing.
Excellent BI tools, database, and spreadsheet skills with the ability to enhance the financial planning process.
Strong communication skills. This will include presenting financial information to non-financial users and global business leaders (locally and internationally)

What you need to know

What can we offer in return? Great benefits you’d expect from a business the size of Nestle including a comprehensive total rewards benefits package including Health and Dental benefits that start on day one as well as a Company matched retirement savings plan, Excellent training and development programs as well as opportunities to grow within the company.

The closing date for applications is April 4, 2022. We will be considering applicants as they apply, so please don’t delay in submitting your application.

Please note: Education Verification, Reference Checks and Criminal Background Checks will be administered on suitably qualified candidates.
We thank you for your interest in this opportunity; however only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.

Nestlé is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. If you are selected to participate in the recruitment process, please inform Human Resources of any accommodations you may require. Nestlé will work with you in an effort to ensure that you are able to fully participate in the process.

#NestléCAHiring

Nestlé is the world’s largest food and beverage company. We have over 2000 brands ranging from global icons to local favourites and are present in 190 countries worldwide. In Canada, excelling means sharing our passion for our purpose of enhancing quality of life and contributing to a healthier future. It also means living up to our exemplary values which are rooted in respect for ourselves, others, diversity, and the future. We will support your personal growth with a people-focused culture and a flexible and diverse working environment. Join our team to support our purpose of unlocking the power of food to enhance quality of life for everyone, today and for generations to come.

Position Snapshot

Business areas: Nestlé Canada

Job title: Finance Insights Manager

Location: North York

Position Grade: 18

Position Summary

We are looking for a Finance Insights Manager based at our North York office reporting into the VP, Corporate Controller. This role is responsible for leading the business planning and financial analysis function for the Nutrition with future potential of exposure to other businesses within the Canadian marketplace. This role works closely with Marketing, Sales, Supply Chain, Finance Analytics & Solutions Team, and Corporate Finance to support the team in improving the financial performance of the categories as well as help deliver against their plans.

A day in the life of a Finance Insights Manager

Management of the P&L and the planning & review process for the entire Confectionery Business. This includes completion of the Annual Business Plan, Dynamic Forecast, Monthly Business Review Process, the MBS/Long term planning, Quarterly Business Planning, Profit Outlook and review of actual results.
Provide financial leadership in reporting and analyzing relevant trends, highlighting variances and making sound business recommendation to Canadian and International stakeholders.
Conduct value-added feasibility studies to evaluate (NPV, ROI, MC analysis) potential financial benefits/risks of ongoing and future business initiatives; including new product launches, product and contract pricing, marketing expenditure, retail sales promotions, product renovations and other opportunities.
Continually evaluate and challenge financial processes and reporting practices; implement changes as needed
Provide special project analysis as requested
Responsible for the accuracy and integrity of financial information and upholding corporate policies and control of assets within areas of responsibility.
Drive continues improvement with financial impact towards profit enhancement working closely with SRM and cross functional stakeholders.

What will make you successful

Within a range of five to eight years of financial planning experience in different roles (i.e. Corporate Planning, Sales Finance, Operations Finance, Category Finance).
Recognized accounting designation and/or related business degree.
Strong knowledge of factory standard costing.
Excellent BI tools, database, and spreadsheet skills with the ability to enhance the financial planning process.
Strong communication skills. This will include presenting financial information to non-financial users and global business leaders (locally and internationally)

What you need to know

What can we offer in return? Great benefits you’d expect from a business the size of Nestle including a comprehensive total rewards benefits package including Health and Dental benefits that start on day one as well as a Company matched retirement savings plan, Excellent training and development programs as well as opportunities to grow within the company.

The closing date for applications is April 4, 2022. We will be considering applicants as they apply, so please don’t delay in submitting your application.

Please note: Education Verification, Reference Checks and Criminal Background Checks will be administered on suitably qualified candidates.
We thank you for your interest in this opportunity; however only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.

Nestlé is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. If you are selected to participate in the recruitment process, please inform Human Resources of any accommodations you may require. Nestlé will work with you in an effort to ensure that you are able to fully participate in the process.

#NestléCAHiring

North York, CA