Senior Factory Controller

Nestle

. Serve as the custodian of stewardship and governance for the facility .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeJonesboro • United StatesSenior💰 $133,119 - $188,840 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in financial operations, including cost accounting, financial modeling, and budget management, while effectively leading teams and driving compliance with financial standards. Proven ability to analyze financial data, communicate insights, and influence strategic business decisions.

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Financial Operations ManagementCost Accounting ExpertiseFinancial ModelingPeople ManagementFMCG Industry Experience

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Hard Skills

Cost AccountingFinancial ModelingBudget ManagementFinancial AnalysisP&L ManagementCash Flow AnalysisNPVIRRROIActivity-Based Costing

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationPresentation SkillsTime ManagementAnalytical SkillsChange Management

Industry Keywords

FMCGFinancial ComplianceInternal ControlsRisk ManagementStatutory Accounting

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the custodian of stewardship and governance for the facility
Act as senior co-pilot to the Factory Manager and Factory Leadership Team, with direct dialogue with the Operations Controller
Own all factory financial matters and provide fact-based decision-making for short- and long-term initiatives
Provide visibility and forecasts for factory process costs through analysis and reporting
Monitor budgets and control variances
Identify, drive, deliver, validate, review, and track cost improvement opportunities
Contribute to improvement projects and initiatives and drive NCE activities aligned with business OMP
Manage and interpret factory actuals and forecast reporting for stakeholders
Ensure reporting transparency, accuracy, timeliness, and data ownership
Lead strategic financial analyses for major factory decisions
Drive business planning and manage the overall factory budget
Liaise between the factory and Head Office during business planning
Perform forecasts and revise simulations as needed
Develop and control capital investment evaluations, including post-CAPEX evaluations
Coach and develop factory personnel, including career and succession planning
Ensure factory finance personnel meet or exceed performance expectations
Drive understanding of financial figures, costing, and business impact, including training non-specialists
Manage routine factory audits and ensure compliance with NAS, Costing Standards, statutory accounting/tax, and OPEX guidelines
Champion site compliance and risk management and serve as key contact for internal and external audits
Ensure control and visibility of assets and liabilities and implement compliant internal controls
Manage Segregation of Duties and monitor internal control effectiveness
Escalate business risks appropriately

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 8 years of experience in financial operations
Solid accounting background
Degree (BA/BS) in Business, Finance and/or Accounting, or equivalent experience
Working knowledge of cost accounting, activity-based costing, cash flow, NPV, IRR, and ROI
Hands-on knowledge of financial statements, including P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow
Ability to understand and communicate product profit and loss drivers
Intermediate to advanced financial modeling
Experience within a network organization with internal and external providers
FMCG industry experience preferred
Strong people management experience
Effective written and verbal communication and presentation skills
Ability to multitask and manage time, information, and resources to meet deadlines
Strong business acumen, financial and analytical skills
Ability to draw conclusions, develop recommendations, and communicate with non-finance professionals
Ability to partner with customers and cross-functional teams to drive results
Ability to influence business decisions with concrete financial support
Proven ability to drive change
This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks

Performance-based incentives/bonus eligibility
401k with company match
Healthcare coverage
Competitive total rewards package
Inclusive workplace
Recruitment accommodations for applicants with disabilities
Veterans and separated service members are encouraged to apply