Business Area:  Finance

Location:  Gatwick or York
Salary: £70,000 - £75,000 depending on experience. 

 Some of our other fantastic benefits 

• 17 % car allowance 
• Generous pension scheme – up to 12% contribution from Nestle 

• 12 flexible days on top of 25-day holiday entitlement 

• 2 paid volunteering days 

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 needs, don’t let this stop you from applying. 

We're looking for a Finance Business Partner to support our Coffee Category, partnering closely with Marketing, Category Development and Commercial teams to drive sustainable growth and profitability across our portfolio. This is a highly visible role offering the opportunity to influence strategic decision-making, shape investment priorities, and support some of Nestlé's most iconic brands.

As a trusted business partner, you will provide commercial and financial leadership, ensuring optimal resource allocation, robust forecasting, and effective performance management to deliver both growth and profit objectives.

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. 

Your impact 

• Support the delivery of Market Business Strategy (MBS), Integrated Commercial Planning (ICP), and Monthly Business Planning (MBP) processes to drive category growth and profitability.
• Lead forecasting for assigned brands and segments, providing clear financial insight, risk assessment, and recommendations.
• Analyse brand and category performance, including sales, NNS, margin, and profitability trends, to support business decision-making.
• Lead profitability reviews and monitor key performance indicators, identifying opportunities to improve financial performance.
• Optimise marketing, trade, and promotional investments to maximise return on investment and support portfolio strategy.
• Evaluate new product launches, portfolio optimisation opportunities, pricing, and volume initiatives to protect and improve margins.
• Partner closely with Marketing, Category Development, Sales Finance, and Commercial teams to provide actionable financial insights and recommendations.
• Drive best practices, consistency, and collaboration across planning, reporting, and financial management processes while fostering a strong One Finance Team culture. 

Your ingredients for success 

 We are looking for a commercially minded and proactive finance professional who combines strong analytical capability with excellent stakeholder management skills. You will be naturally curious, detail-oriented, and confident in translating complex financial information into clear business recommendations. With a collaborative approach and strong influencing skills, you will build effective relationships across Marketing, Commercial, and Finance teams while constructively challenging decisions to drive better business outcomes. You will be highly organised, adaptable, and results-focused, with a passion for continuous improvement and delivering value in a fast-paced environment.

You will have ;

• Experience within Commercial Finance, FP&A, Business Partnering or Financial Controlling roles.
• Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting and financial planning processes.
• Experience analysing P&Ls and turning financial data into business insights.
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders and support commercial decision-making.

In addition to this you will have;

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Commercially focused with the ability to challenge constructively.
• Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively within cross-functional teams.

What you need to know 

Advert posting date: 10/08/2026 
Advert closing date: 24/08/2026 

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 

To find out more about your recruitment journey with Nestle: Recruitment Journey | Nestlé UK & Ireland