Foods you love. Brands you trust. And a career that empowers you to grow. At Nestlé USA, we're all working towards the same goal
- to delight and deliver for our consumers. With a rich portfolio of beloved brands, including DiGiorno, Toll House, and Coffee mate, in 97% of U.S. households, we have a unique opportunity
- and responsibility
- to be there for every moment in our consumers' lives.
Joining Nestlé means becoming part of an inclusive workplace that inspires innovation, encourages strategic thinking and creativity, and celebrates your achievements. No matter where you work within the organization, you are empowered to challenge the status quo, embrace risk-taking, and pioneer new ideas. Our supportive and collaborative environment encourages bold ambitions and continuous learning so that everyone can grow and thrive. This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.
Position Overview:
The Senior Finance Analyst
- Co‑Pilot serves as a strategic finance business partner, providing financial insight, governance, and fact‑based decision support across commercial, supply chain, and operational functions.
This role supports business planning, forecasting, and reporting cycles while ensuring strong financial controls, P&L integrity, and transparency of trade and operating results.
The role operates as a key Co‑Pilot to senior finance leadership, partnering cross‑functionally with Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, and other Finance teams to drive profitable growth, optimize investments, and unlock efficiencies. Core areas of focus include P&L management, trade optimization and stewardship, forecasting, variance analysis, business case development, and ad‑hoc decision support.
The ideal candidate is comfortable navigating complexity and ambiguity, demonstrates strong analytical rigor, and communicates insights clearly to both finance and non‑finance stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Financial Management & P&L Ownership Support Period End Close (PEC) processes, ensuring P&L integrity, accuracy, and financial compliance
Partner with cross‑functional teams to explain drivers of performance and recommend actions to improve results
Develop and maintain customer, product, and business unit P&Ls to support decision‑making Trade Optimization and Stewardship Track trade spend performance and copilot Sales teams to optimize trade plans
Analyze unauthorized deductions, broker commissions, and trade accruals; partner with Sales teams to resolve issues and enable recovery
Provide insights on trade effectiveness, customer profitability, and return on investment Business Partnering Provide financial modeling, scenario analysis, and decision support for: Commercial and trade investment decisions
New product launches, renovations, and portfolio optimization
Cost savings and efficiency initiatives across the network Translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights for senior leadership and cross‑functional partners
Act as a finance lead on cross‑functional projects to assess financial impact and track delivery of savings or growth initiatives Process Improvement & Analytics Identify opportunities to streamline, standardize, and automate reporting and planning processes
Develop ad‑hoc models, dashboards, and analyses to improve financial transparency
Support continuous improvement initiatives related to forecasting accuracy, trade governance, and financial reporting Requirements Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
4+ years of experience in financial analysis, accounting, or finance management
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (financial modeling, complex data sets, scenario analysis)
Experience working with ERP systems (SAP or similar); SmartView, BW, or Business Objects experience preferred
Experience in CPG, Foodservice, or FMCG environment strongly preferred
Exposure to trade accounting, customer profitability, or sales finance a plus Key Skills & Competencies Strong understanding of P&L drivers, cost structures, and trade economics
Advanced analytical and financial modeling capabilities
Ability to synthesize data into insights and clearly communicate recommendations to non‑finance audiences
Strong business acumen with an end‑to‑end mindset
Proven ability to work effectively in a matrixed, cross‑functional environment
High attention to detail with a strong focus on financial controls and first‑time quality
Self‑starter with intellectual curiosity and a continuous improvement mindset
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills #LI-hybrid#LI-BB1 It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace. To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestlé. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestlé seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you'll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestlé home. The Nestlé Companies are equal employment opportunity employers. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at accommodations@nestle.com or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-800-321-6467. This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship. Review our applicant privacy notice before applying at https://www.nestlejobs.com/privacy.
Job Requisition:
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