Senior Analyst, Finance Co-Pilot – Cost Controller

Nestle

. Oversee and manage the full capital project budget, including cost reporting, cash flow projections, and budget adjustments .

Posted 10/10/2026full-timeSt. Louis • Missouri • United StatesSenior💰 $81,401 - $116,406 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing capital project budgets, including cost reporting and cash flow projections, while ensuring compliance with financial controls and governance standards. Proficient in overseeing construction projects and conducting cost-assurance activities to support effective project closeout.

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Capital Project Budget ManagementCost Assurance ActivitiesFinancial Controls ComplianceGeneral Accounting ExperienceCapital Investment Portfolio Oversight

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Hard Skills

Cost ReportingCash Flow ProjectionsBudget AdjustmentsVariance AnalysisInternal ControlsBudgetingContract ReviewPurchase Order ManagementInvoice ApprovalEAC Forecasting

Soft Skills

CollaborationStakeholder Management

Industry Keywords

Capital Investment StandardsChange Management ProcessesAssets Under ConstructionWarehouse ComplianceConstruction Projects

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee and manage the full capital project budget, including cost reporting, cash flow projections, and budget adjustments
Conduct cost-assurance activities, including auditing field construction progress and managing timely project closeout
Integrate project schedules into Estimate at Completion (EAC) forecasts and support earned value management
Review and approve contracts, purchase orders, and invoices
Collaborate with Procurement, Legal, Tax, and other stakeholders
Ensure financial controls and governance comply with Capital Investment Standards, accounting policies, and change-management processes
Safeguard Assets Under Construction through inventory oversight, warehouse compliance, and governance gate participation
Support Nestlé Purina North America’s multi-million-dollar capital investment portfolio

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, Engineering, or a related field
5+ years of experience in General Accounting, Cost Accounting, Internal Controls, Budgeting, and/or Variance Analysis
2+ years of experience with capital and/or construction projects
Willingness to travel up to 50% of the time
This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks

Performance-based incentives
401k with company match
Healthcare coverage
Competitive total rewards package
Inclusive workplace
Reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process