Costing Planning Manager
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Location: North York, ON M6A 1B8
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Position Snapshot
Business areas: Nestl Canada
Job title: Costing Planning Manager
Location: North York, ON located at 25 Sheppard Ave W, North York, ON M2N 6S8; Hybrid
A little bit about us
While Nestl is known for KitKat, Gerber, Nescafe, and Hagen-Dazs, our recipe for success comes down to one thing: our people. We strive to lead a people-focused culture that empowers employees to bring their authentic selves to work each day. There are 3,000+ members of Nestl Canada celebrated for taking action using agility, courage, and trust to find solutions that benefit the business or greater good. We're a team of changemakers, who are curious and challenge the status quo, that take risks that will help drive us forward. Our focus is not only on nourishing our customers, but also about enriching you. We know that empowerment leads to strong employee engagement, a great work culture, and motivated employees
Position Summary
Lead the Product Costing team for Nestle Canada as engaged Business partners to the businesses and One Operations. Improve business planning through effective cost projections and transparency of cost levers for business partners to enable good decision-making on the basis of TDC. Ensuring the accuracy and timely publication of the PEC and DF. Lead value creation through leveraging expertise of Costing CCC.
A day in the life of a Costing Planning Manager:
Business Planning
Synchronize the annual planning of the costing function, ensuring critical dates are attained and quality data is delivered through the support of the Costing Team. Management of critical dates and resolution of obstacles to produce quality information for planning and reporting deliverables.
Dynamic Forecast & Annual Planning
With the support of larger team, prepare the annual Plan and quarterly DF figures for the NCI business for COGS, FFOH, Depreciation, and PRO. Communicate the major cost drivers between periods to enable the Category Finance team to draw connections between business choices and financial outcomes. Co-ordinate the creation of the ACE with the Factory Finance team.
Reporting & Publication of Actual Results
Produce first-time quality of actual results, in compliance with NAS. Perform health-checks during the monthly cycle to identify errors at source (root cause identification) and improve practices in the process that affect the quality of monthly results. Prepare the monthly reports and share business insights with Category Finance. Liaise with other Finance teams to ensure consistency between P&L results and factory/coman/TP inputs.
Business Partnership
Operate as a business partner to Category teams and One Operations by providing timely and insightful visibility to TDC drivers and variances highlighting implications and areas that may require actions.
People Leadership
Lead and develop a team of individuals, providing guidance, support, and mentorship to foster a positive and inclusive team culture.
Set clear goals, enable performance, and provide feedback to ensure team members are aligned with organizational objectives and motivated to achieve.
Strengthen the end-to-end knowledge of the Product Costing team and develop Business Partnering. Promote clear understanding of critical knowledge within the Costing function, preparing Costing Managers for improved co-piloting. Improve the link between technical knowledge, cost levels, and business decisions, enabling the Product Costing team to influence the businesses they support towards decision-making.
Continuous Improvement
Continuously look for process improvement opportunities and drive out inefficiencies through automation, collaboration with COC, clarification in roles and responsibilities; adopt and champion best practices.
What will make you successful?
We have a friendly, supportive team with a coaching and mentoring environment. There are real opportunities for future development and progression - this really could be a move towards the exciting finance career you've always wanted.
Benefits
Comprehensive total rewards benefits package including Health and Dental benefits that start on day one of employment
Company matched pension plan
Three weeks of Vacation and five personal days (Personal Paid Holidays)
Flexible and hybrid work arrangements
Excellent training and development programs as well as opportunities to grow within the company
Access to Educational Assistance & Tuition Reimbursement
Bonus eligibility
Access to the Discount Company store with Nestl, Nespresso, and Purina products (Located across various Nestle offices/sites)
Additional discounts on a variety of products and services offered by our preferred vendors and partnerships
What you need to know
We will be considering applicants as they apply, so please don't delay in submitting your application.
Nestl Canada is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. We welcome qualified applicants to bring their diverse and unique experiences as a result of their education, perspectives, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran's status, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.
If you are selected to participate in the recruitment process, please inform Human Resources of any accommodations you may require. Nestl will work with you in an effort to ensure that you are able to fully participate in the process.
#LI-RH1
Position Snapshot
Business areas: Nestl Canada
Job title: Costing Planning Manager
Location: North York, ON located at 25 Sheppard Ave W, North York, ON M2N 6S8; Hybrid
A little bit about us
While Nestl is known for KitKat, Gerber, Nescafe, and Hagen-Dazs, our recipe for success comes down to one thing: our people. We strive to lead a people-focused culture that empowers employees to bring their authentic selves to work each day. There are 3,000+ members of Nestl Canada celebrated for taking action using agility, courage, and trust to find solutions that benefit the business or greater good. We're a team of changemakers, who are curious and challenge the status quo, that take risks that will help drive us forward. Our focus is not only on nourishing our customers, but also about enriching you. We know that empowerment leads to strong employee engagement, a great work culture, and motivated employees
Position Summary
Lead the Product Costing team for Nestle Canada as engaged Business partners to the businesses and One Operations. Improve business planning through effective cost projections and transparency of cost levers for business partners to enable good decision-making on the basis of TDC. Ensuring the accuracy and timely publication of the PEC and DF. Lead value creation through leveraging expertise of Costing CCC.
A day in the life of a Costing Planning Manager:
Business Planning
Synchronize the annual planning of the costing function, ensuring critical dates are attained and quality data is delivered through the support of the Costing Team. Management of critical dates and resolution of obstacles to produce quality information for planning and reporting deliverables.
Dynamic Forecast & Annual Planning
With the support of larger team, prepare the annual Plan and quarterly DF figures for the NCI business for COGS, FFOH, Depreciation, and PRO. Communicate the major cost drivers between periods to enable the Category Finance team to draw connections between business choices and financial outcomes. Co-ordinate the creation of the ACE with the Factory Finance team.
Reporting & Publication of Actual Results
Produce first-time quality of actual results, in compliance with NAS. Perform health-checks during the monthly cycle to identify errors at source (root cause identification) and improve practices in the process that affect the quality of monthly results. Prepare the monthly reports and share business insights with Category Finance. Liaise with other Finance teams to ensure consistency between P&L results and factory/coman/TP inputs.
Business Partnership
Operate as a business partner to Category teams and One Operations by providing timely and insightful visibility to TDC drivers and variances highlighting implications and areas that may require actions.
People Leadership
Lead and develop a team of individuals, providing guidance, support, and mentorship to foster a positive and inclusive team culture.
Set clear goals, enable performance, and provide feedback to ensure team members are aligned with organizational objectives and motivated to achieve.
Strengthen the end-to-end knowledge of the Product Costing team and develop Business Partnering. Promote clear understanding of critical knowledge within the Costing function, preparing Costing Managers for improved co-piloting. Improve the link between technical knowledge, cost levels, and business decisions, enabling the Product Costing team to influence the businesses they support towards decision-making.
Continuous Improvement
Continuously look for process improvement opportunities and drive out inefficiencies through automation, collaboration with COC, clarification in roles and responsibilities; adopt and champion best practices.
What will make you successful?
We have a friendly, supportive team with a coaching and mentoring environment. There are real opportunities for future development and progression - this really could be a move towards the exciting finance career you've always wanted.
Benefits
Comprehensive total rewards benefits package including Health and Dental benefits that start on day one of employment
Company matched pension plan
Three weeks of Vacation and five personal days (Personal Paid Holidays)
Flexible and hybrid work arrangements
Excellent training and development programs as well as opportunities to grow within the company
Access to Educational Assistance & Tuition Reimbursement
Bonus eligibility
Access to the Discount Company store with Nestl, Nespresso, and Purina products (Located across various Nestle offices/sites)
Additional discounts on a variety of products and services offered by our preferred vendors and partnerships
What you need to know
We will be considering applicants as they apply, so please don't delay in submitting your application.
Nestl Canada is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. We welcome qualified applicants to bring their diverse and unique experiences as a result of their education, perspectives, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran's status, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.
If you are selected to participate in the recruitment process, please inform Human Resources of any accommodations you may require. Nestl will work with you in an effort to ensure that you are able to fully participate in the process.
#LI-RH1
Business areas: Nestl Canada
Job title: Costing Planning Manager
Location: North York, ON located at 25 Sheppard Ave W, North York, ON M2N 6S8; Hybrid
A little bit about us
While Nestl is known for KitKat, Gerber, Nescafe, and Hagen-Dazs, our recipe for success comes down to one thing: our people. We strive to lead a people-focused culture that empowers employees to bring their authentic selves to work each day. There are 3,000+ members of Nestl Canada celebrated for taking action using agility, courage, and trust to find solutions that benefit the business or greater good. We're a team of changemakers, who are curious and challenge the status quo, that take risks that will help drive us forward. Our focus is not only on nourishing our customers, but also about enriching you. We know that empowerment leads to strong employee engagement, a great work culture, and motivated employees
Position Summary
Lead the Product Costing team for Nestle Canada as engaged Business partners to the businesses and One Operations. Improve business planning through effective cost projections and transparency of cost levers for business partners to enable good decision-making on the basis of TDC. Ensuring the accuracy and timely publication of the PEC and DF. Lead value creation through leveraging expertise of Costing CCC.
A day in the life of a Costing Planning Manager:
Business Planning
Synchronize the annual planning of the costing function, ensuring critical dates are attained and quality data is delivered through the support of the Costing Team. Management of critical dates and resolution of obstacles to produce quality information for planning and reporting deliverables.
Dynamic Forecast & Annual Planning
With the support of larger team, prepare the annual Plan and quarterly DF figures for the NCI business for COGS, FFOH, Depreciation, and PRO. Communicate the major cost drivers between periods to enable the Category Finance team to draw connections between business choices and financial outcomes. Co-ordinate the creation of the ACE with the Factory Finance team.
Reporting & Publication of Actual Results
Produce first-time quality of actual results, in compliance with NAS. Perform health-checks during the monthly cycle to identify errors at source (root cause identification) and improve practices in the process that affect the quality of monthly results. Prepare the monthly reports and share business insights with Category Finance. Liaise with other Finance teams to ensure consistency between P&L results and factory/coman/TP inputs.
Business Partnership
Operate as a business partner to Category teams and One Operations by providing timely and insightful visibility to TDC drivers and variances highlighting implications and areas that may require actions.
People Leadership
Lead and develop a team of individuals, providing guidance, support, and mentorship to foster a positive and inclusive team culture.
Set clear goals, enable performance, and provide feedback to ensure team members are aligned with organizational objectives and motivated to achieve.
Strengthen the end-to-end knowledge of the Product Costing team and develop Business Partnering. Promote clear understanding of critical knowledge within the Costing function, preparing Costing Managers for improved co-piloting. Improve the link between technical knowledge, cost levels, and business decisions, enabling the Product Costing team to influence the businesses they support towards decision-making.
Continuous Improvement
Continuously look for process improvement opportunities and drive out inefficiencies through automation, collaboration with COC, clarification in roles and responsibilities; adopt and champion best practices.
What will make you successful?
- University Degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration is required. Accounting designation (CA, CGA, CMA or CPA) or MBA strongly preferred.
- 8+ years' experience in Finance & Accounting including 2-3 years in Factory Finance or Supply Chain Finance or Cost Management or Audit / Corporate Accounting positions.
- Ability to distill complex cost data and dynamics into succinct and actionable insights
- Exceptional leadership skills, leading teams through change, servant leader who empowers, coaches, and challenges for best performance and continuous improvement mindset
- Strong communication skills and ability to build relationships with key stakeholders by understanding and addressing their needs while also respectfully pushing back on non-value add asks. True mindset of value creation and business partnering
- Strong business acumen in understanding CPG industry and brand strategies
- Solid understanding of business processes and internal controls.
- Knowledge of exchange rate impacts and hedging processes.
We have a friendly, supportive team with a coaching and mentoring environment. There are real opportunities for future development and progression - this really could be a move towards the exciting finance career you've always wanted.
Benefits
Comprehensive total rewards benefits package including Health and Dental benefits that start on day one of employment
Company matched pension plan
Three weeks of Vacation and five personal days (Personal Paid Holidays)
Flexible and hybrid work arrangements
Excellent training and development programs as well as opportunities to grow within the company
Access to Educational Assistance & Tuition Reimbursement
Bonus eligibility
Access to the Discount Company store with Nestl, Nespresso, and Purina products (Located across various Nestle offices/sites)
Additional discounts on a variety of products and services offered by our preferred vendors and partnerships
What you need to know
We will be considering applicants as they apply, so please don't delay in submitting your application.
Nestl Canada is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. We welcome qualified applicants to bring their diverse and unique experiences as a result of their education, perspectives, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran's status, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.
If you are selected to participate in the recruitment process, please inform Human Resources of any accommodations you may require. Nestl will work with you in an effort to ensure that you are able to fully participate in the process.
#LI-RH1
Position Snapshot
Business areas: Nestl Canada
Job title: Costing Planning Manager
Location: North York, ON located at 25 Sheppard Ave W, North York, ON M2N 6S8; Hybrid
A little bit about us
While Nestl is known for KitKat, Gerber, Nescafe, and Hagen-Dazs, our recipe for success comes down to one thing: our people. We strive to lead a people-focused culture that empowers employees to bring their authentic selves to work each day. There are 3,000+ members of Nestl Canada celebrated for taking action using agility, courage, and trust to find solutions that benefit the business or greater good. We're a team of changemakers, who are curious and challenge the status quo, that take risks that will help drive us forward. Our focus is not only on nourishing our customers, but also about enriching you. We know that empowerment leads to strong employee engagement, a great work culture, and motivated employees
Position Summary
Lead the Product Costing team for Nestle Canada as engaged Business partners to the businesses and One Operations. Improve business planning through effective cost projections and transparency of cost levers for business partners to enable good decision-making on the basis of TDC. Ensuring the accuracy and timely publication of the PEC and DF. Lead value creation through leveraging expertise of Costing CCC.
A day in the life of a Costing Planning Manager:
Business Planning
Synchronize the annual planning of the costing function, ensuring critical dates are attained and quality data is delivered through the support of the Costing Team. Management of critical dates and resolution of obstacles to produce quality information for planning and reporting deliverables.
Dynamic Forecast & Annual Planning
With the support of larger team, prepare the annual Plan and quarterly DF figures for the NCI business for COGS, FFOH, Depreciation, and PRO. Communicate the major cost drivers between periods to enable the Category Finance team to draw connections between business choices and financial outcomes. Co-ordinate the creation of the ACE with the Factory Finance team.
Reporting & Publication of Actual Results
Produce first-time quality of actual results, in compliance with NAS. Perform health-checks during the monthly cycle to identify errors at source (root cause identification) and improve practices in the process that affect the quality of monthly results. Prepare the monthly reports and share business insights with Category Finance. Liaise with other Finance teams to ensure consistency between P&L results and factory/coman/TP inputs.
Business Partnership
Operate as a business partner to Category teams and One Operations by providing timely and insightful visibility to TDC drivers and variances highlighting implications and areas that may require actions.
People Leadership
Lead and develop a team of individuals, providing guidance, support, and mentorship to foster a positive and inclusive team culture.
Set clear goals, enable performance, and provide feedback to ensure team members are aligned with organizational objectives and motivated to achieve.
Strengthen the end-to-end knowledge of the Product Costing team and develop Business Partnering. Promote clear understanding of critical knowledge within the Costing function, preparing Costing Managers for improved co-piloting. Improve the link between technical knowledge, cost levels, and business decisions, enabling the Product Costing team to influence the businesses they support towards decision-making.
Continuous Improvement
Continuously look for process improvement opportunities and drive out inefficiencies through automation, collaboration with COC, clarification in roles and responsibilities; adopt and champion best practices.
What will make you successful?
- University Degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration is required. Accounting designation (CA, CGA, CMA or CPA) or MBA strongly preferred.
- 8+ years' experience in Finance & Accounting including 2-3 years in Factory Finance or Supply Chain Finance or Cost Management or Audit / Corporate Accounting positions.
- Ability to distill complex cost data and dynamics into succinct and actionable insights
- Exceptional leadership skills, leading teams through change, servant leader who empowers, coaches, and challenges for best performance and continuous improvement mindset
- Strong communication skills and ability to build relationships with key stakeholders by understanding and addressing their needs while also respectfully pushing back on non-value add asks. True mindset of value creation and business partnering
- Strong business acumen in understanding CPG industry and brand strategies
- Solid understanding of business processes and internal controls.
- Knowledge of exchange rate impacts and hedging processes.
We have a friendly, supportive team with a coaching and mentoring environment. There are real opportunities for future development and progression - this really could be a move towards the exciting finance career you've always wanted.
Benefits
Comprehensive total rewards benefits package including Health and Dental benefits that start on day one of employment
Company matched pension plan
Three weeks of Vacation and five personal days (Personal Paid Holidays)
Flexible and hybrid work arrangements
Excellent training and development programs as well as opportunities to grow within the company
Access to Educational Assistance & Tuition Reimbursement
Bonus eligibility
Access to the Discount Company store with Nestl, Nespresso, and Purina products (Located across various Nestle offices/sites)
Additional discounts on a variety of products and services offered by our preferred vendors and partnerships
What you need to know
We will be considering applicants as they apply, so please don't delay in submitting your application.
Nestl Canada is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. We welcome qualified applicants to bring their diverse and unique experiences as a result of their education, perspectives, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran's status, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.
If you are selected to participate in the recruitment process, please inform Human Resources of any accommodations you may require. Nestl will work with you in an effort to ensure that you are able to fully participate in the process.
#LI-RH1