Finance Co-Pilot
Apply NowCompany: Nestle
Location: Arlington, VA 22201
Description:
Foods people love. Brands people trust. And a career that nourishes your future like no other.
If you're driven by the passion to do something meaningful that changes lives, Nestle is the place for you. Nestle USA is one of seven operating companies that make up Nestle's presence in the United States. We're in 97% of American homes, and as the leading food and beverage company, our goals are to continue to deliver quality food and beverage products, strengthen our local communities, and reduce our environmental and climate impact.
We're determined to challenge the status quo and be better tomorrow than we are today. As individuals and teams, we embrace our entrepreneurial culture and have created a workplace where collaboration is essential, courage is rewarded, speed is expected, and agility is the norm to delight our consumers every single day. Here, you will find limitless opportunities to learn and advance your career and feel empowered to succeed in the workplace and beyond. Because our focus is not only on nourishing our customers, but also about enriching you.
This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.
Nestle USA, Inc. seeks a Finance Co-Pilot in Arlington VA
Duties: Conduct financial analysis including detailed event level planning, promotional spend review, forecasting, reporting, and ad-hoc trade analysis, with an emphasis on maintaining sound financial controls around trade budget spending. Work proactively with Category Strategy Development (CSD)Team during annual planning, ensuring efficient Commercial Action Plans and allocation of trade to the different retailers (accounts). Ensure promotional events are properly set-up by Customer Account Manager (CAMs) based on contracts and yearly plans on a timely basis in the trade management system (Osprey). Take part in monthly Business Review process, including analytical review of monthly/annual forecasts and promotional plan performance leading to objective, timely and fact-based communication of volume/trade opportunities and gaps to the Division's finance and sales team. Meet with CSDs/ Finance Directors to understand variances to goals, on both sales and trade. Communicate results and work with sales and field finance team to develop solutions to ensure goals are met. Review sales and trade rate objectives (via weekly reports) to analyze and provide variance explanation, including understanding implications on customer profitability. Review Unauthorized Deductions and work closely with field team to enable payback. Perform financial modeling and scenario planning to analyze cross-functional business results and opportunities. Act as SME and work stream owner for major projects (Trade System Redesign, Integration of Acquisitions, Devise Price Increases) and assist in account specific activities. Domestic travel up to 25% of time for Planning Sessions, Design Workshops and Team Meetings.
Salary: $143810.43 - $153810.43
Requirements:
Requires a Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Accounting, Finance or related field plus 5 years of experience in the job offered or in finance management in the Consumer Packaged Goods ("CPG") industry. Required experience must include 5 years of experience in each of the following:
Work Location: 1812 N Moore St, Arlington VA 22209
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 to join Nestle. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestle seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you'll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestle home.
The Nestle Companies are an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer seeking diversity in qualified applicants for employment. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, gender, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, perceived disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected status, as defined by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at [redacted] or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: [redacted].
This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.
#LI-DNI
If you're driven by the passion to do something meaningful that changes lives, Nestle is the place for you. Nestle USA is one of seven operating companies that make up Nestle's presence in the United States. We're in 97% of American homes, and as the leading food and beverage company, our goals are to continue to deliver quality food and beverage products, strengthen our local communities, and reduce our environmental and climate impact.
We're determined to challenge the status quo and be better tomorrow than we are today. As individuals and teams, we embrace our entrepreneurial culture and have created a workplace where collaboration is essential, courage is rewarded, speed is expected, and agility is the norm to delight our consumers every single day. Here, you will find limitless opportunities to learn and advance your career and feel empowered to succeed in the workplace and beyond. Because our focus is not only on nourishing our customers, but also about enriching you.
This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.
Nestle USA, Inc. seeks a Finance Co-Pilot in Arlington VA
Duties: Conduct financial analysis including detailed event level planning, promotional spend review, forecasting, reporting, and ad-hoc trade analysis, with an emphasis on maintaining sound financial controls around trade budget spending. Work proactively with Category Strategy Development (CSD)Team during annual planning, ensuring efficient Commercial Action Plans and allocation of trade to the different retailers (accounts). Ensure promotional events are properly set-up by Customer Account Manager (CAMs) based on contracts and yearly plans on a timely basis in the trade management system (Osprey). Take part in monthly Business Review process, including analytical review of monthly/annual forecasts and promotional plan performance leading to objective, timely and fact-based communication of volume/trade opportunities and gaps to the Division's finance and sales team. Meet with CSDs/ Finance Directors to understand variances to goals, on both sales and trade. Communicate results and work with sales and field finance team to develop solutions to ensure goals are met. Review sales and trade rate objectives (via weekly reports) to analyze and provide variance explanation, including understanding implications on customer profitability. Review Unauthorized Deductions and work closely with field team to enable payback. Perform financial modeling and scenario planning to analyze cross-functional business results and opportunities. Act as SME and work stream owner for major projects (Trade System Redesign, Integration of Acquisitions, Devise Price Increases) and assist in account specific activities. Domestic travel up to 25% of time for Planning Sessions, Design Workshops and Team Meetings.
Salary: $143810.43 - $153810.43
Requirements:
Requires a Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Accounting, Finance or related field plus 5 years of experience in the job offered or in finance management in the Consumer Packaged Goods ("CPG") industry. Required experience must include 5 years of experience in each of the following:
- Experience with Excel and SAP including BW;
- Experience with data management and data analysis;
- Experience illustrating insights from data through statistics or data visualization ;
- Experience with Sales Analysis and Sales trade management;
- Experience in finance and accounting;
- Experience in communicating financial and technical concepts to experts and non-experts in the field.
Work Location: 1812 N Moore St, Arlington VA 22209
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 to join Nestle. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestle seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you'll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestle home.
The Nestle Companies are an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer seeking diversity in qualified applicants for employment. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, gender, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, perceived disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected status, as defined by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at [redacted] or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: [redacted].
This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.
#LI-DNI