Financial Control Associate, Marketing Expense

Nestle

. Oversee and ensure the end-to-end marketing spend process is completed timely and accurately reported on Profit & Loss Statements .

Posted 11/2/2026full-timeSt. Louis • Missouri • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $57,891 - $80,393 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial analysis and reporting, particularly in marketing spend management and Profit & Loss statements. Proficient in utilizing SAP and Microsoft Excel for financial planning and analysis.

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Financial Business PartnerMarketing Investment FrameworkSAP Financial PlanningMicrosoft ExcelPowerBI

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Hard Skills

AccountingFinanceFinancial ReportingCost EstimationBudget ManagementVariance AnalysisP&L AccrualsData AnalysisForecastingMarketing Spend Management

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationAnalytical ThinkingProblem-SolvingAttention to Detail

Tools & Technologies

SAPMicrosoft ExcelPowerBI

Industry Keywords

Nestlé Accounting StandardsMarketing Expense Operating StandardsCross-Functional CollaborationAd-Hoc AnalysisPurchase Order Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee and ensure the end-to-end marketing spend process is completed timely and accurately reported on Profit & Loss Statements
Act as a financial business partner and subject matter expert on marketing spend
Apply the Marketing Investment Framework in accordance with Nestlé Accounting Standards
Translate marketing promotions into a financial plan within SAP
Review and validate cost estimates and verify appropriate approvals with marketing budget owners
Manage purchase orders from purchase requisition through invoicing
Collaborate cross-functionally with Purchasing, Market Research, and Factories
Provide timely reporting identifying variances to plan and potential issues
Build and forecast activity plan dates within SAP to ensure proper monthly P&L accruals
Enforce Product Fixed Marketing Expense Operating Standards and advise Marketing partners on reported-result integrity
Provide ad-hoc analysis of promotional efforts and activities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Accounting, Economics, Finance, Mathematics, Business Administration with an emphasis in Accounting or Finance, or related field
Internship in Accounting/Finance OR 1+ years of Accounting/Finance experience
1+ years of experience using Microsoft Excel
1+ years of experience using PowerBI (preferred, not required)
Must be eligible to work without visa sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks

Performance-based incentives
401k with company match
Healthcare coverage
Broad range of other benefits
Inclusive workplace
Reasonable accommodations during the recruitment experience