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About the Role

As a Senior Financial Analyst, Commercial Finance Co-Pilot for Europe, AOA & LatAm, you will drive the profitable growth of the VMS portfolio by serving as a trusted financial business partner across multiple regions. You will partner closely with the Senior Finance Director and cross-functional teams including Marketing, Sales, Supply Chain, and Customer Supply Chain to deliver strategic financial insights that support informed decision-making and business performance. This role involves leading financial planning and forecasting activities, supporting the Monthly Business Planning process, evaluating innovation initiatives, and driving forecast accuracy and overall P&L performance. You will provide timely analysis of spending trends, identify risks and opportunities, monitor actual results against budget, and proactively highlight potential variances to drive business optimization. The role also involves assessing the financial impact of distribution opportunities, analyzing profitability across annual planning and forecasting cycles, and translating complex financial data into clear, actionable insights. Success requires a strong analytical mindset, business acumen, and the ability to influence stakeholders through impactful reporting and recommendations. You will also contribute to special projects and strategic initiatives that support the broader goals of the organization.

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.

Requirements

Minimum of 3-4 years of experience in Finance, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), and/or Accounting.
Experience within a consumer packaged goods (CPG) or manufacturing environment preferred.
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.
Working knowledge of Nestlé Accounting Standards (NAS) preferred for internal candidates.
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.

Skills

Financial modeling
P&L scenario analysis
Budget management
Forecast phasing
Price vs. RIG analysis
Cost optimization
P&L forecasting
Business planning
Trade meetings
FIT reporting tool
Manufacturing cost strategy
Product mix strategy
Period End Close (PEC) activities
Variance analysis
Financial reporting
Process improvement
Reporting practice enhancement
Advanced Excel
Financial modeling
Analytical skills
Problem-solving
Data interpretation
SAP
BW
PivotTables
Nestlé Accounting Standards (NAS)
Product profitability analysis
P&L performance analysis
Large dataset analysis
Cost accounting principles
Activity-based costing
Cross-functional partnering
Adaptability
Stakeholder management
Influencing decision-making

Experience Level

3-4 years of experience

Education Level

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field required
MBA preferred

Salary/Compensations

$90,000.00 to $105,000.00 per year

Benefits

Performance-based incentives
401k with company match
Healthcare coverage
Broad range of other benefits

About the Company

At Nestlé Health Science, we believe that nutrition, science, and wellness must merge, not collide. Here, we embrace the intrinsic connections of these three pillars, harnessing their collective strength to empower healthier lives. Our broad product portfolio includes renowned brands like Garden of Life®, Nature's Bounty®, Vital Proteins®, Orgain®, Nuun®, BOOST®, Carnation Breakfast Essentials®, Peptamen®, Compleat Organic Blends®, and more. We also have extensive pharmaceutical expertise, offering innovative medicines that aim to prevent, manage, and treat gastrointestinal and metabolic-related diseases.
At Nestlé Health Science, we bring our best for better lives. Our people are challenged to bring fresh, diverse views and make bold moves to empower healthier lives through nutrition. We know brilliant ideas can come from anyone, anywhere. Here we embrace the entrepreneurial spirit and collaborate with teams that champion focused and forward thinking. We are committed to fostering professional growth and celebrating the achievements of our people along the way. We offer dynamic career paths, robust development, opportunities to learn from talented colleagues around the globe, and benefits that support physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing.
Join us to innovate for impact and reimagine the future of health and nutrition for patients and consumers.

Equal Opportunity

The Nestlé Companies are equal employment opportunity employers. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected 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 accommodations@nestle.com or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-800-321-6467.