Sr Manager, Operations Finance (Nestle Waters & Premium Beverages Division)

Nestle in the United States, part of Nestle S.A., is committed to enhancing quality of life and contributing to a healthier future - for individuals and families, for our thriving and resilient communities, and for the planet. We are transforming our product portfolio - from pet care, premium water, frozen meals, and infant nutrition - to meet changing consumer needs by focusing on high-growth food, beverage and consumer categories.

Our operations in the U.S. are composed of seven operating companies: Nestle USA, Nestle Purina, Nespresso, Gerber, Nestle Health Science, Nestle Professional, and Information Technology at Nestle all focused on our mission of "Good Food, Good Life." Our organization offers tremendous potential for professional growth and achievement, opportunities to make an impact on a global scale, and substantial rewards for a job well done.

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Position Overview:
This Sr Manager of Finance will serve as the Operations Controller for our Nestle Waters & Premium Beverages Division. Key areas of responsibility include financial planning and analysis, decision support to improve overall business performance, coordination of monthly financial close, performance management reporting and special projects.This position will work on projects to help drive simplification and standardization of processes and development of reporting tools, along with on other ad hoc projects across the Operations Finance organization as identified. As a people-leader, this position is also responsible for coaching and developing direct and indirect team members.

Primary Responsibilities:
Responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:

Financial Analysis & Decision Support:

• Drive transparency and communication of risks and opportunities to key partners.
• Collaborate with Operations finance across categories for the communication (identification of new practices, revision of current practices, understanding), implementation of Finance & Control Best Practices.
• Provide timely and relevant analysis to Division to enable decision making and business planning.
• Collaborate to understand key variance drivers and communicate supporting narrative; provide decision support to finance team and senior management.
• Ad hoc projects related to standardization of reporting, improving internal controls, or increasing efficiencies.
  
  

Strategic Evaluations:

• Ensure full transparency of costs and financial impact to the organization or strategic decisions
• Generate commentary and insights for Senior Leadership based on monthly performance
• Establish and track targets and key objectives
• Partner with Senior Leaders to evaluate and drive optimization across the Operations
• Participate and evaluate restructuring projects and ensure robust financial justifications
• Drive cross category projects e.g., SKU Rationalization

People Development

• Plays an active role in developing and effectively leading 1 direct report and other matrixed employees.
• Promote clear understanding of financial key figures and costing within the function

Business Planning

• Standardize monthly reporting and analytics methodology
• Generate and maintain monthly reporting packages for Leadership

Requirements and Minimum Education Level:

• BA/BS with major in Accounting/Finance or related field
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in Accounting/Finance

Preferred Qualifications and Skills:

• CPA, CMA, MBA
• Food industry experience
• Hands-on knowledge of US Generally Accepted Accounting Standards (US GAAP) or International Accounting Standards (IAS) assumptions, principles and constraints (i.e. economic equity, going concern, monetary unit, periodic reporting, historical cost, revenue recognition matching, full disclosure, cost-benefit relationship, materiality, and conservatism)
• Proven ability to design financial & non-financial measurements and key performance indicators to drive improved business performance
• Decision support skills
• Knowledge of budget preparation and forecasting for cost centers / balance sheet accounts
• Ability to understand and communicate the drivers of product profit & loss
• Complex financial modeling skills
• Knowledge of the principles of cost accounting and activity-based costing
• Ideal candidate will be mobile for a Factory Controller role in the US
• Previous experience in manufacturing finance is a plus
• Computer skills: MS Windows including intermediate Excel, Word, and PowerPoint; and experience using SAP

Proven Ability To:

• Effectively manage competing priorities by choosing those deliverables that will have the highest impact on the performance results
• Manage/prioritize time, information, and resources effectively in order to meet deadlines and respond to requests on a timely basis; multi-task
• Network across functional and divisional silos
• Build, focus and motivate effective teams
• Influence business decisions with concrete financial support
• Resolve conflicts / discrepancies positively and professionally
• Work independently in solving business issues and taking initiative
• Partner with the customer / other functional teams to drive business results and meet deliverables
• Recommend possible strategic courses of action to capitalize on business opportunities
• Identify risks and opportunities
• Communicate effectively and professionally in written and verbal form, including presentation skills

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.

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