Nestle

Senior Analyst, Finance Co-Pilot

Nestle

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Arlington • Virginia • United States

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Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Responsible for providing advanced financial analysis and support to proactively manage and advise on critical business decisions.
  • Responsible for proactively delivering relevant, actionable analyses and recommendations to internal stakeholders, including brand/category team and finance partners.
  • Dive deep into the P&L structure and cost drivers, and partner heavily with cross-functional teams & senior members of both the business and finance team to drive results, ensure alignment, and improve business profitability.
  • Influence category/brand business partners to drive decisions that will improve performance and help business meet or exceed objectives.
  • Provide insights and support a fact-based decision making process based on current business environment, challenging new strategies/projects, as well as the status quo.
  • Participate/manage key processes including monthly business planning, long-term strategy, annual volume planning, integrated commercial planning (ICP), SKU Rationalization and I&R, providing financial insights and ensuring plans are both ambitious and executable.
  • Support financials for brand Innovation & Renovation product & project launches; financial modeling and counseling to drive profitable growth.
  • Provide accurate and timely financial information and analyses, making and/or implementing sound recommendations to grow business profitability and optimize the brand's existing portfolio.

Requirements

  • University Degree (BA/BS), preferably in Accounting or Finance, or equivalent experience
  • Minimum 4 years of related work experience
  • Demonstrated critical thinking and analytical problem-solving skills
  • Self-starter and shows initiative, inquisitive, and quickly learns the specifics of the business; ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to build networks and credibility within a team
  • Business partnership and ability to communicate clearly to non-finance audiences
  • Superior execution, prioritization and time management skills in a changing environment
  • Strong verbal and written communications skills
  • Proficient understanding of P&L concepts and management accounting principles
  • Intermediate financial modeling
  • Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word; working knowledge of SAP.
Benefits
  • 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.
  • The skills you've gained while serving our country are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role.
  • We welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations to participate fully in our recruitment experience.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
financial analysisP&L managementfinancial modelingmanagement accountingbusiness planningSKU rationalizationintegrated commercial planningbrand innovationprofitability optimizationcost analysis
Soft Skills
critical thinkinganalytical problem-solvingself-starterinitiativenetwork buildingcommunicationexecutionprioritizationtime managementadaptability