Financial Analyst- Operations
Company: Nestle
Location: Solon
Posted on: June 26, 2022
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Job 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, Nestl-- is the place
for you. Nestl-- USA is one of seven operating companies that make
up Nestl--'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._**Position Summary**This key role is
responsible for proactively crafting and delivering relevant,
actionable analyses and reporting to internal customers and support
our Contract Manufacturers through the Nestle financial processes.
The role provides opportunity to provide leadership, direct others,
coach people, manage projects, and think strategically while
dealing with business complexity. The Analyst will play a
leadership role by providing the Operations Finance Manager with
accurate and timely financial information and analysis, making and
implementing sound recommendations to improve controls, as well as
improving operating costs for the co-manufacturer. The position
will operate as a key finance lead and strategic business partner
to the Contract Manufacturing management team, and other key
business functions. 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.**Responsibilities and
essential job functions include but are not limited to the
following:**+ Financial Analysis & Decision Support: Ensure timely
forecast accuracy of Cost of Production. Drive transparency and
communication of risks and opportunities to key partners.
Collaborate with T 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 customers from T to enable
decision making and business planning.+ Project Management: Support
the Contract Manufacturing team with Co-Manufacturing on-boarding
and start up. Ensuring the most efficient and financially compliant
set up and management.+ Innovation & Renovation: Lead and drive
evaluations in collaboration with contract manufacturing managers
on the feasibility of new products, savings generation cost impacts
and other initiatives related to Co-Manufacturing, and champion
actions and projects that improve operating costs or grow
sustainable business profitably**Requirements and Minimum Education
Level:**+ BA/BS with major in Accounting or Finance, or BA/BS
degree with coursework up to and including intermediate accounting+
Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in Accounting/Finance**Preferred
Qualifications and Skills:**+ CPA, CMA, CFM, CCE, 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+
Knowledge of budget preparation and forecasting for cost centers /
balance sheet accounts+ Working knowledge of financial concepts &
principles including cash flow, NPV, IRR, return on investment,
Economic Profit, etc.+ 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+ Nestl-- Accounting Standards (NAS) - for
internal candidates+ Computer skills: MS Windows including
intermediate Excel, Word, and PowerPoint; basic Access, and
experience using SAP**Requisition ID**177166It 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 Nestl--. 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. Nestl-- seeks such
skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you'll
join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestl-- home.The
Nestl-- 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 accommodations@nestle.com or please dial 711 and provide this
number to the operator: 1-800-321-6467._This position is not
eligible for Visa Sponsorship._
Keywords: Nestle, Cleveland , Financial Analyst- Operations, Accounting, Auditing , Solon, Ohio
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