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Nestle

Senior Finance Analyst

Nestle

. Drive profitable growth of the VMS portfolio as a trusted financial business partner across Europe, AOA, and LatAm .

Posted 10/16/2026full-timeHolbrook • New York • United StatesSenior💰 $90,000 - $105,000 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in financial planning and analysis, including P&L management, budgeting, and forecasting within a consumer packaged goods environment. Proficient in translating complex financial data into actionable insights while collaborating effectively across cross-functional teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Financial Planning And Analysis (FP&A)P&L ManagementAdvanced Excel SkillsSAP ExperienceCost Accounting Principles

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Hard Skills
Financial ModelingBudget ManagementVariance AnalysisData AnalysisForecastingProfitability AnalysisCost OptimizationActivity-Based CostingFinancial ReportingBusiness Planning
Soft Skills
Analytical SkillsProblem-SolvingCommunication SkillsStakeholder ManagementIntellectual Curiosity
Tools & Technologies
SAPBWFIT Reporting ToolExcel PivotTables
Industry Keywords
Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG)Manufacturing EnvironmentNestlé Accounting Standards (NAS)

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Drive profitable growth of the VMS portfolio as a trusted financial business partner across Europe, AOA, and LatAm
  • Partner with the Senior Finance Director and Marketing, Sales, Supply Chain, and Customer Supply Chain teams
  • Lead financial planning and forecasting activities
  • Support the Monthly Business Planning process
  • Evaluate innovation initiatives and drive forecast accuracy and P&L performance
  • Analyze spending trends, risks, opportunities, actual results, budgets, and variances
  • Assess the financial impact of distribution opportunities
  • Analyze profitability across annual planning and forecasting cycles
  • Translate complex financial data into actionable insights
  • Support product innovation and renovation through financial modeling and P&L scenario analysis
  • Manage the full P&L budget, budget reviews, forecast phasing, budget adjustments, and Price vs. RIG analysis
  • Identify and implement cost optimization opportunities with Finance Operations and Supply Chain
  • Maintain forecast data in the FIT reporting tool
  • Provide financial guidance on manufacturing cost and product mix strategy
  • Support Period End Close activities, variance analysis, financial reporting, and presentations
  • Improve financial processes and reporting practices
  • Contribute to special projects and strategic initiatives

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field required
  • Minimum of 3–4 years of experience in Finance, FP&A, and/or Accounting
  • Experience within a consumer packaged goods (CPG) or manufacturing environment preferred
  • Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
  • Ability to interpret complex data, identify opportunities and risks, and communicate insights effectively
  • Experience with SAP, BW, and advanced Excel tools, including PivotTables
  • Working knowledge of Nestlé Accounting Standards (NAS) preferred for internal candidates
  • Strong understanding of product profitability and P&L performance drivers
  • Ability to analyze large datasets and present actionable insights concisely and structurally
  • Knowledge of cost accounting principles and activity-based costing methodologies
  • Ability to partner across cross-functional teams and adapt in a fast-paced, changing environment
  • Strong initiative, intellectual curiosity, and end-to-end business mindset
  • Commitment to accurate financial analysis and value-added business insights
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with ability to influence decision-making
  • 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
  • Dynamic career paths
  • Professional development and robust development opportunities
  • Opportunities to learn from talented colleagues around the globe
  • Benefits supporting physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing
  • Inclusive workplace
  • Reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process