Director, Finance Operations

Nestlé Professional is committed to providing the finest ingredients, operational knowledge, and uncompromised support to foodservice operations across the US. Our team of culinary experts and skilled product developers partner closely with foodservice professionals to generate creative, branded food and beverage solutions that address a wide variety of needs. As a business serving other businesses, we’re focused on performing with speed, service, and precision to cook up delicious ideas for our clients both small and large. Satisfy your appetite for an exciting career at Nestlé Professional.

Requisition ID

147353

Position Summary

This position partners with the T&P (Technical & Production) Leadership Team on operational and financial strategies and activities to achieve functional performance goals. You will partner with the VP of Finance for T&P on cost improvement strategies, risk management and financial KPI delivery for T&P, deputizing for the VP finance as needed. Additionally, this role will provide transparency to all finance activities associated with manufacturing across all the NUSA (Nestlé USA) divisions.

Responsibilities:
Strategic Evaluations:
•   Ensure full transparency of costs and financial impact to the organization or strategic decisions
•   Generate commentary and insights for CTO and CFO based on monthly performance
•   Establish and track bonus targets and key objectives e.g., Conv Cost per ton, operational costs, fixed factory overheads
•   Partner with VP of Finance for T&P to evaluate and drive optimization across the different functions and divisions
•   Participate and evaluate restructuring projects and ensure robust financial justifications
•   Drive cross category projects e.g., SKU Rationalization

People Development
•   Plays an active role in people development and succession planning T&P finance and Factory Finance
•   Champion a culture of business excellence within T&P, especially within the T&P Finance team and Factory Finance
•   Coach and develop direct and indirect team members
•   Partner with HR, VP of Finance for T &P and Ops Controllers on people move activities (Manager and below roles) within T&P Finance and Factory Finance
•   Promote clear understanding of financial key figures and costing within the function, including organizing training sessions for non-specialists

Business Planning:
•   Standardize monthly reporting and analytics methodology
•   Generate and maintain monthly reporting packages for T&P Leadership Team (TPLT)
•   Generate Monthly Cost Center reporting and review with TPLT
•   Manage Cost Center Budgeting process with TPLT

Requirements:
•   BA/BS with major or minor in Accounting or Finance, or BA/BS degree with coursework up to and including intermediate accounting
•   Must be willing to travel 10-15%
•   Minimum of 8-10 years' experience in Accounting/Finance
•   Minimum 3-4 years people management experience required
•   Sustainable performance in finance, supply chain and or customer service function
•   Participation in local efficiency and best practice projects
•   Factory Finance Experience, preferably as a Factory Controller

#LI-DD1

It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace.

To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestlé. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestlé seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you’ll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestlé home.

The Nestlé Companies are an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer seeking diversity in qualified applicants for employment. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, gender, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, perceived disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected status, as defined by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at accommodations@nestle.com or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-800-321-6467.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

Nestlé Professional is committed to providing the finest ingredients, operational knowledge, and uncompromised support to foodservice operations across the US. Our team of culinary experts and skilled product developers partner closely with foodservice professionals to generate creative, branded food and beverage solutions that address a wide variety of needs. As a business serving other businesses, we’re focused on performing with speed, service, and precision to cook up delicious ideas for our clients both small and large. Satisfy your appetite for an exciting career at Nestlé Professional.

Requisition ID

147353

Position Summary

This position partners with the T&P (Technical & Production) Leadership Team on operational and financial strategies and activities to achieve functional performance goals. You will partner with the VP of Finance for T&P on cost improvement strategies, risk management and financial KPI delivery for T&P, deputizing for the VP finance as needed. Additionally, this role will provide transparency to all finance activities associated with manufacturing across all the NUSA (Nestlé USA) divisions.

Responsibilities:
Strategic Evaluations:
•   Ensure full transparency of costs and financial impact to the organization or strategic decisions
•   Generate commentary and insights for CTO and CFO based on monthly performance
•   Establish and track bonus targets and key objectives e.g., Conv Cost per ton, operational costs, fixed factory overheads
•   Partner with VP of Finance for T&P to evaluate and drive optimization across the different functions and divisions
•   Participate and evaluate restructuring projects and ensure robust financial justifications
•   Drive cross category projects e.g., SKU Rationalization

People Development
•   Plays an active role in people development and succession planning T&P finance and Factory Finance
•   Champion a culture of business excellence within T&P, especially within the T&P Finance team and Factory Finance
•   Coach and develop direct and indirect team members
•   Partner with HR, VP of Finance for T &P and Ops Controllers on people move activities (Manager and below roles) within T&P Finance and Factory Finance
•   Promote clear understanding of financial key figures and costing within the function, including organizing training sessions for non-specialists

Business Planning:
•   Standardize monthly reporting and analytics methodology
•   Generate and maintain monthly reporting packages for T&P Leadership Team (TPLT)
•   Generate Monthly Cost Center reporting and review with TPLT
•   Manage Cost Center Budgeting process with TPLT

Requirements:
•   BA/BS with major or minor in Accounting or Finance, or BA/BS degree with coursework up to and including intermediate accounting
•   Must be willing to travel 10-15%
•   Minimum of 8-10 years' experience in Accounting/Finance
•   Minimum 3-4 years people management experience required
•   Sustainable performance in finance, supply chain and or customer service function
•   Participation in local efficiency and best practice projects
•   Factory Finance Experience, preferably as a Factory Controller

#LI-DD1

It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace.

To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestlé. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestlé seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you’ll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestlé home.

The Nestlé Companies are an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer seeking diversity in qualified applicants for employment. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, gender, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, perceived disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected status, as defined by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at accommodations@nestle.com or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-800-321-6467.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

Solon, OH, US, 44139