Sr Finance Analyst, Fixed Distribution

Foods people love. Brands people trust. And a career that nourishes your future like no other.

If you're driven by the passion to do something meaningful that changes lives, Nestlé is the place for you. Nestlé USA is one of seven operating companies that make up Nestlé’s presence in the United States. We're in 97% of American homes, and as the leading food and beverage company, our goals are to continue to deliver quality food and beverage products, strengthen our local communities, and reduce our environmental and climate impact.

We’re determined to challenge the status quo and be better tomorrow than we are today. As individuals and teams, we embrace our entrepreneurial culture and have created a workplace where collaboration is essential, courage is rewarded, speed is expected, and agility is the norm to delight our consumers every single day. Here, you will find limitless opportunities to learn and advance your career and feel empowered to succeed in the workplace and beyond. Because our focus is not only on nourishing our customers, but also about enriching you.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

Requisition ID

151186

Position Summary

SUMMARY
This role is the day-to-day financial co-pilot for Fixed Distribution in the Chilled network. You will be responsible for proactively delivering relevant, actionable analyses and recommendations to internal customers. This position must influence business partners to drive decisions that will improve performance and help the business meet or exceed its objectives. The scope of the role is in the Chilled network, which is a $50MM spend portfolio; Nestle owned distribution centers, third party managed sites and overflow facilities.

RESPONSIBILITIES
•The individual must be able to effectively collaborate and communicate across multiple functions throughout the organization to promote alignment and drive results
•Plan, prioritize, and manage workload in an environment of competing priorities to support and guide timely and sound business decisions The role provides opportunity to manage projects and think strategically while dealing with business complexity
•Provide accurate and timely financial information and analyses, making and/or implementing sound recommendations to grow business profitability, and optimizing the fixed distribution existing portfolio
Operate as a key co-pilot resource, supporting the senior finance manager in streamlining processes and implementing best practices across the businesses. •Key areas of responsibility include business optimization, commercial investment ROI analyses, ongoing business reviews, and special projects.
•Work closely with Operations, Procurement, Warehousing and Supply Chain Finance to develop profitable ideas. Includes setting cost targets, assisting cross-functional on mix, and ensuring new providers are aligned with short- and long-term strategy & objectives
•Business optimization: Evaluate the FDE financial impacts of on-going business decisions and work closely with cross-functional partners to develop recommendations that promote stewardship and continuous improvement
•Play a key financial role as we implement automation at Nestle’s distribution centers
•Financial Planning & Analysis: Perform analytical business reviews with cross-functional partners, identify risks & opportunities for latest estimates, and propose action plans to improve businesses as needed
•Special projects: Support senior finance manager on special projects to ensure financial support keeps pace with rapidly changing business requirements (e.g. evaluate Fixed Distribution Expense/distribution channels, process improvements, complexity & waste reduction initiatives, advanced financial modeling, etc.)
•Develop Period End Close commentary with back-up analysis and explanations working closely with your key stakeholders as well as SC Finance
•Participate in the monthly Dynamic Forecasting process for fixed distribution costs and explain variances against monthly forecast and annual targets
•Work with & support warehousing operations management team to identify and evaluate productivity improvements on an on-going basis
•Play a key role in ensuring productivity projects are identified and tracked in Quickbase. Must be able to articulate changes and gap explanations

REQUIREMENTS
•BA/BS with major in Accounting or Finance, or BA/BS degree with coursework up to and including intermediate accounting
•Minimum of 2-3 years experience in Accounting/Finance
•Strong analytical skills and business acumen
•Proficient in use of Microsoft applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
•Good project management skills
•CPA, CMA, CFM, CCE, MBA preferred
•Understanding of the Warehousing Environment preferred

#LI-MS1

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.

Foods people love. Brands people trust. And a career that nourishes your future like no other.

If you're driven by the passion to do something meaningful that changes lives, Nestlé is the place for you. Nestlé USA is one of seven operating companies that make up Nestlé’s presence in the United States. We're in 97% of American homes, and as the leading food and beverage company, our goals are to continue to deliver quality food and beverage products, strengthen our local communities, and reduce our environmental and climate impact.

We’re determined to challenge the status quo and be better tomorrow than we are today. As individuals and teams, we embrace our entrepreneurial culture and have created a workplace where collaboration is essential, courage is rewarded, speed is expected, and agility is the norm to delight our consumers every single day. Here, you will find limitless opportunities to learn and advance your career and feel empowered to succeed in the workplace and beyond. Because our focus is not only on nourishing our customers, but also about enriching you.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

Requisition ID

151186

Position Summary

SUMMARY
This role is the day-to-day financial co-pilot for Fixed Distribution in the Chilled network. You will be responsible for proactively delivering relevant, actionable analyses and recommendations to internal customers. This position must influence business partners to drive decisions that will improve performance and help the business meet or exceed its objectives. The scope of the role is in the Chilled network, which is a $50MM spend portfolio; Nestle owned distribution centers, third party managed sites and overflow facilities.

RESPONSIBILITIES
•The individual must be able to effectively collaborate and communicate across multiple functions throughout the organization to promote alignment and drive results
•Plan, prioritize, and manage workload in an environment of competing priorities to support and guide timely and sound business decisions The role provides opportunity to manage projects and think strategically while dealing with business complexity
•Provide accurate and timely financial information and analyses, making and/or implementing sound recommendations to grow business profitability, and optimizing the fixed distribution existing portfolio
Operate as a key co-pilot resource, supporting the senior finance manager in streamlining processes and implementing best practices across the businesses. •Key areas of responsibility include business optimization, commercial investment ROI analyses, ongoing business reviews, and special projects.
•Work closely with Operations, Procurement, Warehousing and Supply Chain Finance to develop profitable ideas. Includes setting cost targets, assisting cross-functional on mix, and ensuring new providers are aligned with short- and long-term strategy & objectives
•Business optimization: Evaluate the FDE financial impacts of on-going business decisions and work closely with cross-functional partners to develop recommendations that promote stewardship and continuous improvement
•Play a key financial role as we implement automation at Nestle’s distribution centers
•Financial Planning & Analysis: Perform analytical business reviews with cross-functional partners, identify risks & opportunities for latest estimates, and propose action plans to improve businesses as needed
•Special projects: Support senior finance manager on special projects to ensure financial support keeps pace with rapidly changing business requirements (e.g. evaluate Fixed Distribution Expense/distribution channels, process improvements, complexity & waste reduction initiatives, advanced financial modeling, etc.)
•Develop Period End Close commentary with back-up analysis and explanations working closely with your key stakeholders as well as SC Finance
•Participate in the monthly Dynamic Forecasting process for fixed distribution costs and explain variances against monthly forecast and annual targets
•Work with & support warehousing operations management team to identify and evaluate productivity improvements on an on-going basis
•Play a key role in ensuring productivity projects are identified and tracked in Quickbase. Must be able to articulate changes and gap explanations

REQUIREMENTS
•BA/BS with major in Accounting or Finance, or BA/BS degree with coursework up to and including intermediate accounting
•Minimum of 2-3 years experience in Accounting/Finance
•Strong analytical skills and business acumen
•Proficient in use of Microsoft applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
•Good project management skills
•CPA, CMA, CFM, CCE, MBA preferred
•Understanding of the Warehousing Environment preferred

#LI-MS1

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