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Position Summary
ThisSenior Financial Analyst positionisa Supply Chain Finance Co-Pilotroleuniquely supporting both TransportationandWarehousing for our Nestle WatersPremium Beveragedivision.
This rolewillprovide control and strategicfinancial managementthat includesthe preparation oftimely,accurate,andtransparentreportingandthe preparationofnetworkscenario analysis,that yields actionable insightsand recommendationsto various stakeholders across the organization.Further, this rolewilllook to mitigaterisksandcapitalizeonopportunitiesas part of managing overall supply chain costs, whileeffectivelycommunicatingperformanceresults andforecastchangesto the businesses.
Across all responsibilities, this role will be a strategic partner to the DivisionFinance andSupply Chain teamsand will partner closely with Warehousing, Transportation, Import Logistics, and Procurement to continuously assessand improvenetwork strategies and optimize operating spend.
Primary Responsibilities
Lead regular business reviews with transportation and warehousing teams to assess operating performance across key measures, carrier performance and compliance, impact of volume trends on operating strategy and costs, and toidentifypotential areas for improved efficiency
Providetimelyandaccuratereporting of actual performance to key stakeholders, with clear insights to performance drivers and variances versus a dynamic forecast and historical trends
Continuously drive process improvement and expansion of insights available to key stakeholders
Support multiple project streamsconsidering long-term network strategy or business changes with supply chain implicationsby providingcostbenefitanalysis, scenario cost comparisons, andrisk assessmentconsiderations
Drivewithcross-functional partnersthe identification and execution ofcost optimization opportunities; quantify potential savings and provide regular reportingof achievement vs opportunities
Manage month end close processes forP&Lareas of responsibility
Lead quarterly forecasting processforP&Lareas of responsibilitywith key inputs from functional partners andconsistentquantification,tracking,and management of potential risks and opportunities
Assess network trends and changes, process challenges, and the broader supply chain environment for potential risks, to be quantified andregularlycommunicated
Create management presentations for business partners to effectively communicate the performance, key changes, andrisk and opportunities to the business
Qualifications
BA / BS with major in Accounting, Finance or related
Minimum 3-4 years of experience in Accounting / Finance
Advanced computer based analytical skillsutilizingMicrosoft Applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Essbase / Smartview, SAP and B / W
Advanced financial acumen;thorough understanding offinancial statement andprofitability concepts
Preferred Qualifications
CPA, CMA, CFM, CCE, MBA
CPG / Food industry experience
Understanding ofglobal accounting standards, including IFRS
Skills
Demonstrated critical thinking andstronganalytical problem-solving skills;excellentability totransform data into comprehensive and actionable insights
Highly skilled and adept with Excel and other data modeling
Strong business acumen and value creation mindset
Commitment to first-time quality and accuracy in all work
Thorough understanding offinancial statement relationships (P&L, Balance Sheet, Statement of Cash Flows)and profitability concepts and thedemonstrateduse of P&Ls to drive business decisions
Ability tosuccessfullymanageand drivemultiple projects simultaneously, including deadline-sensitive priorities
Ability to successfully work both independently and as part of a team; able to build key relationships with multiple functions
Strong interpersonal skills for regular interaction with internal and external stakeholders#LI-hybrid
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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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