Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Nestlé Health Science is hiring a Senior Finance Analyst to serve as a commercial finance business partner supporting profitable growth of its VMS portfolio across Europe, AOA, and LatAm. The role leads financial planning and forecasting, supports business planning and innovation initiatives, analyzes P&L performance, and provides actionable financial insights to cross-functional teams.
Responsibilities
- Support product innovation and renovation initiatives through financial modeling and P&L scenario analysis
- Manage the full P&L budget in partnership with Sales and Marketing, including budget reviews, monthly forecast phasing, approval of budget adjustments, and Price vs. RIG analysis
- Collaborate with Finance Operations and Supply Chain teams to identify and implement cost optimization opportunities
- Support and ensure accurate monthly P&L forecasts through active participation in business planning and trade meetings, while maintaining forecast data within the FIT reporting tool
- Provide strategic financial guidance to cross-functional teams to drive an optimal manufacturing cost and product mix strategy
- Support Period End Close (PEC) activities by ensuring P&L accuracy and integrity, conducting variance analysis, developing financial reports, and preparing presentations to support business decision-making
- Continuously assess and improve financial processes and reporting practices, implementing enhancements to increase efficiency and effectiveness
- Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field required
- Minimum of 3-4 years of experience in Finance, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), and/or Accounting
- Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
- Demonstrated ability to interpret complex data, identify opportunities and risks, and communicate insights effectively
- Experience with SAP, BW, and advanced Excel tools, including PivotTables
- Strong understanding of the key drivers of product profitability and P&L performance
- Ability to analyze large datasets and present actionable insights in a concise, structured manner
- Knowledge of cost accounting principles and activity-based costing methodologies
- Proven ability to partner effectively across cross-functional teams and adapt quickly in a fast-paced, changing environment
- Results-oriented self-starter with a strong sense of initiative, intellectual curiosity, and an end-to-end business mindset
- Demonstrated commitment to delivering accurate financial analysis with first-time quality and providing thoughtful, value-added business insights
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence decision-making and drive business results
- This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship
- MBA preferred
- Experience within a consumer packaged goods (CPG) or manufacturing environment preferred
- Working knowledge of Nestlé Accounting Standards (NAS) preferred for internal candidates
Benefits
- Performance-based incentives
- 401k with company match
- Healthcare coverage
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