Cost Accounting Manager

Nestle

. Serve as a finance business partner to the Factory Controller and leadership team .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeSchaumburg • Illinois • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $125,923 - $153,200 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial planning, analysis, and reporting within a manufacturing environment, while leading and developing teams to drive cost-saving initiatives and ensure compliance with financial policies and standards.

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Financial PlanningCost AccountingTeam LeadershipLean MethodologiesAdvanced Microsoft Excel

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Hard Skills

Financial AnalysisCost ReductionBudgetingForecastingCAPEX SpendingScenario AnalysisAccounting StandardsCosting RequirementsFinancial ReportingBusiness Partnership

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationLeadership SkillsOrganizational SkillsProject ManagementInfluencing Stakeholders

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeExcelPowerPointOutlookWordFinancial Planning Systems

Industry Keywords

Manufacturing EnvironmentNestlé Continuous ExcellenceTPMS ToolsOperational DecisionsCost Improvement Initiatives

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a finance business partner to the Factory Controller and leadership team
Lead and develop the cost accounting team
Assign resources to cross-functional cost-saving initiatives using Nestlé Continuous Excellence and Lean methodologies
Identify and validate cost reduction opportunities and provide financial insights for operational decisions
Partner with Engineering on CAPEX spending, capitalizations, and capital project accountability
Oversee month-end close, actuals reporting, and forecasting
Lead factory budgeting and planning, including forecasts, scenario analyses, and new product costing
Coach, develop, and succession-plan team members using TPMS tools
Provide financial transparency and impact assessments for operational and strategic decisions
Drive, support, and validate factory cost improvement initiatives and savings targets
Develop the Finance team as business partners and leaders in operational reviews and continuous improvement projects
Ensure compliance with Nestlé financial policies, accounting standards, and costing requirements

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
5+ years of progressive finance experience, including financial planning, analysis, reporting, and business partnership responsibilities
2+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment
Advanced Microsoft Office skills, including Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Word
Proficiency in financial planning and accounting systems
Team leadership experience, including direct and indirect reporting relationships
Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills
Ability to communicate and influence stakeholders at all organizational levels
Strong planning, prioritization, and project management capabilities
Ability to work independently, make sound decisions, and manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision
Well-developed verbal, written, and presentation skills
Position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks

Performance-based incentives/bonus eligibility
401(k) with company match
Healthcare coverage
Competitive total rewards package
Inclusive workplace
Reasonable accommodations during recruitment