Position SummaryThis Co-Pilot role is a great opportunity that will see you playing a co-leadership role by providing the teams with accurate and timely financial information and analyses, making and implementing sound recommendations to profitably grow the business, as well as optimizing existing product portfolios. You will operate as a key Co-pilot resource, supporting the Finance Director, in streamlining processes and implementing standard methodologies across the businesses (i.e. directing collaborative financial and operational planning processes, reducing expenses, and partnering with cross-functional leaders to drive strong ROI on investments).
You will strategize with the BOOST & Carnation Breakfast Essentials (CBE) teams on top line growth, optimizing Trade/Coupons/Product Fixed Marketing Spend (PFME)/COGS, coordinating month end close and the dynamic forecasting process. This would include updating teams on actual spend vs budget, MC/cost analysis, and early detection of potential variances throughout the entire P&L.
In addition to working with the marketing function on product innovations and long-term strategy for key growth drivers, this position will also provide work closely with other business functions (i.e. Sales, Customer Strategy, Supply Chain Finance etc.) to provide timely, accurate, and insightful financial analysis. Inclusive of analyzing profitability throughout the annual planning cycle, forecast submissions, marketing spend, and innovations / renovation projects, this position will provide clear/effective reporting of financial results in order to drive business optimization and process improvement. Lastly, a key ability will be to handle special assignments/audits as required.
This is a remote role with anticipated monthly travel to our corporate office in Bridgewater, NJ. Top consideration will be given to candidates local to our corporate office.
Key Responsibilities
- Finance support for the product innovation / renovation (I2L) projects by working with project lead on P&L scenarios (volume, pricing, COGS, other costs) while benchmarking against financial hurdles.
- Full P&L budget management through continuous interactions with sales and marketing teams. Reviewing available funds, monthly phasing for forecasting accuracy, validating/approving budget changes, and Pricing vs RIG analysis.
- Partner with Finance Operations and Supply Chain teams in order to optimize VDE/COGS and other total delivered cost
- Support & ensure accurate monthly P&L forecasts through active participation in the monthly business planning meetings, trade, and inputting forecasts into FIT Tool for reporting.
- Provide strategic direction to cross functional teams to drive right MC/product mix
- Support Period End Close (PEC) processes, ensure P&L financial integrity/accuracy, perform variance analysis to inform future forecasting (YTD performance/YTG forecasting), create financial reports, and assist in creating presentations to support business needs
- Ad hoc requests while continually evaluating and challenging processes and reporting practices; implementing changes as needed.
Experience and Education Requirements
- Bachelor degree or Bachelor completion by December 2026 is required
- Minimum of 3-4 years' experience in Finance Management &/or Accounting
- Background in consumer products, manufacturing environment a plus
Preferred Skills
- Advanced Excel modeling skills
- Strong analytical skills
- Strong ability to interpret data, identify and communicate potential opportunities and risks
- Experience using SAP
- Nestlé Accounting Standards (NAS) working knowledge - for internal candidates
- Ability to understand and communicate the drivers of product profit and loss
- Ability to sift through and analyze data and present insights in a concise and structured manner.
- Intermediate to advanced financial modeling skills
- Knowledge of the principles of cost accounting and activity-based costing
- Ideal candidate has an end-to-end business mindset, is results focused, a self-starter with high initiative, naturally inquisitive, able to think independently and has a desire to make a difference
- Commitment to deliver accurate financial analytics with first time quality and high level of thought leadership in all work
- Strong ability to work with in a cross-functional and high ability to adapt quickly to changes
The approximate pay range for this position is $88,000 to $102,000. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to knowledge, skills and abilities as well as geographic location.
Nestlé offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k with company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position. Learn more at About Us | Nestlé Careers (nestlejobs.com)
Employee Referral Incentive: $1,000
This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.
Job Requisition: 403151
