Business Area: NPTC Finance

Location: York
Salary;  (depending on expereince)

Although this is a full-time opportunity, please speak to us about what flexibility means to you as we are always open to discuss individual’s flexible working.

We have an exciting opportunity for a qualified Finance professional to join our Nestlé Product Technology Centre for Confectionery & Snacking in York. As our Finance Co‑Pilot, you will partner with senior leaders to shape strategy, drive performance, and deliver world‑class financial stewardship across five global R&D sites.

This role is perfect for someone who is passionate about transforming insights into impact, thrives in a collaborative environment, and wants to help shape the future of Nestlé’s innovation agenda.

We take pride in championing inclusion and diversity. We proudly signed the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter, are committed to Disability Confidence, and have been recognised as a Times Top 50 Employer for gender equality for three consecutive years. Additionally, we are a headline partner of Diversity and Inclusion in grocery.

A bit about us

NPTC Confectionery & Snacking York is Nestlé’s leading centre for confectionery & snacking Research & Development worldwide, working in partnership with 3 development centres in Chile, China and Ivory Coast. In York we are a team of 170 amazing people from over 30 nationalities and a variety of academia. We have a real focus on inclusion and belonging, an active Wellness program and we support over 50 factories globally. Our objective is to provide ideas, technical innovation and scientific support (for product, process and technology) to continually improve and grow the confectionery business. Supporting our aim of being world class in how confectionery and healthy snacks are developed, manufactured and packaged.

It really is a place where creativity and practicality meet to turn fantastic concepts into exceptional industrialised products consumers will love.

Your impact

As the R&D Finance Co‑Pilot, you will take ownership of all Finance & Control activities for NPTC Confectionery & Snacking in York while supporting category budgets across Santiago, Dongguan, Singapore, and Orbe. You will provide strategic financial leadership, ensure robust compliance, drive continuous improvement, and coach a high‑performing finance team.

Responsibilities will include:

• Deliver clear financial insights to senior leaders, guiding budgets, forecasts, and operational spend.
• Partner globally with R&D central finance team, influencing investment decisions through robust business cases, forecasts, and financial leadership across five centres.
• Shape and execute the financial strategy, challenging assumptions and influencing strategic direction through scenario modelling and strategic recommendations.
• Lead compliance activities including audits, governance, shared service adoption, and R&D tax credit processes, acting as key interface with central & external stakeholders
• Manage and develop the NPTC Finance team while driving digital tools, best practices, and continuous improvement.

Your ingredients for success 

You will be a qualified finance professional with strong analytical capability, excellent communication skills, and proven experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting. You’ll bring confidence in constructively challenging and influencing senior stakeholders, a proactive approach to identifying risks and opportunities, and the ability to translate insights into clear, compelling strategic recommendations. With a coaching mindset and the ability to lead and develop others, you’ll thrive in a global, collaborative environment. Experience within Finance & Control, operational finance, or continuous improvement will further set you apart.

You will also:-

• CIMA / ACCA qualified.
• Strong communicator, able to influence at all levels.
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting.
• Ability to challenge constructively and add value to decision‑making.
• Passion for coaching and developing others.

What you need to know

Advert posting date: 24/04/2026
Advert closing date: 01/05/2026 

We will be considering candidates as they apply and we will occasionally close job advertisements early in the event we receive sufficient applicants, so please don’t delay in submitting your application.

At Nestlé, our values are rooted in respect and we believe that embracing diversity and fostering an inclusive environment allows everyone to reach their full potential and drives innovative thinking. We strongly encourage applications from individuals of all gender identities, ethnic backgrounds, those with disabilities, parents, carers and members of the LGBT+ community. Please let us know if we can provide accommodations to ensure your full participation in the application process.

To find out more about Nestle’s commitment to DEI: Nestlé's Commitment to a Diverse and Inclusive Workplace