Assistant Finance Controller

Nestle

. Provide comprehensive financial support to the factory and Factory Financial Controller .

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeBuxton • United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £40,000 - £45,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong financial acumen with expertise in management accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis, while effectively supporting CAPEX projects and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. Proven ability to drive cost-reduction initiatives and enhance financial capabilities within a manufacturing environment.

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Management AccountingBudgeting and ForecastingVariance AnalysisERP Systems (SAP)Financial Control

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Hard Skills

Costing AnalysisFinancial ValidationAccruals and PrepaymentsStandard CostingExcel ProficiencyData AnalysisCAPEX SupportFinancial ReportingVariance ControlCost-Improvement Identification

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailBusiness PartneringCommunication SkillsInfluencing SkillsResults-Focused

Certifications & Qualifications

Part or Fully Qualified Accountant

Industry Keywords

Manufacturing FinanceSupply Chain FinanceOperations FinanceCost-Reduction InitiativesInternal Controls

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide comprehensive financial support to the factory and Factory Financial Controller
Provide visibility of costing-related situations through variance control and value-adding insights
Support CAPEX and fixed asset activities, including financial validation, AUC balance management and monthly Fixed Assets Register accuracy
Challenge assumptions and support cost-saving improvement projects by identifying, reviewing and validating proposed and actual savings
Analyse and report monthly actual factory costs and dynamic forecasts
Participate in month-end processes, including raising journals, reconciliations, monthly reporting and variance analysis
Identify and promote cost-reduction initiatives to achieve factory cost objectives
Participate in and lead business planning by preparing and coordinating the factory ACE (Annual Cost Estimate)
Develop forecasts, revisions and simulations
Identify and drive cost-improvement opportunities through financial insight and benchmarking
Support best-practice implementation and robust internal controls over factory assets and liabilities
Develop the factory’s understanding of financial data and support others in developing financial capabilities
Drive and support the factory’s NCE (Nestle Centre of Excellence) journey aligned with the UK&I NCE strategy
Ensure compliance across all financial matters for the factory
Deputise for the Factory Financial Controller as required

Requirements

What you’ll need

Part or fully qualified Accountant
Ideally, a breadth of finance experience
Finance experience supporting manufacturing, supply chain or operations is advantageous
Strong management accounting skills, including month-end close, accruals and prepayments
Experience in standard costing and analysing material, labour, overhead, usage and efficiency variances
Experience in budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis
Experience supporting CAPEX projects, including financial evaluations, project benefit reviews and appropriate accounting
Experience using ERP systems, ideally SAP
Proficient in Excel, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP, SUMIFs and analysis of large datasets
Strong attention to detail and financial control awareness
Ability to meet tight reporting deadlines
Strong business partnering skills
Confidence to constructively challenge and influence non-finance stakeholders, including factory and operational teams
Great communication skills
Ability to influence across all levels and develop positive cross-business relationships
Ability to work flexibly when prioritising work in an often ambiguous environment
Results-focused and curious approach

Benefits

Comp & perks

Potential, discretionary annual bonus
Generous pension scheme – up to 12% contribution from Nestle
12 flexible days on top of 25-day holiday entitlement
25-day holiday entitlement
2 paid volunteering days
Personal development and growth support, including study support
Flexible working needs discussed during the recruitment process