Finance Analyst (FP&A)

Position Summary

• Joining Nestlé means you are joining the largest Food and Beverage Company in the world. At our very core, weare a human environment – passionate people driven by the purpose of enhancing the quality of life andcontributing to a healthier future. A Nestle career empowers you to make an impact locally and globally, as you are provided with the opportunity to make a mark and stand out, as long as you seek it. With Nestle, you are enabled and encouraged to grow not only as professionals, but also as people.
• We are looking for a Finance Analyst to provide timely and accurate reporting and analysis to support a factbased decision making process; assist the Business Unit Controller in the Co-Pilot role.

A day in the life of...

• Provide quality financial information and analysis to the business to assist in decision making, highlighting potential risks and opportunities.
• Prepare reports and analysis for review by the Business Unit Controller to support the Monthly Business Planning Process - i.e. Dynamic Forecast and ARA.
• Organize and perform PEC activities in the Business Unit - ensuring completeness, accuracy and timeliness of accounting / financial data input, as well as relevance and authenticity of supporting documentation. 
• Tracks and reports on monthly P&L (e.g. PFME, TTS and FOE spend) - identify variances against budgets and forecasts, thoroughly investigates and diagnoses root causes, then takes appropriate action on material variances and escalate where needed.
• Analyze the product portfolio to identify Value Destroyers, perform ROIC and cost optimization analysis on the business where needed.
• As part of the MBS process, perform financial simulations and scenario analysis based on relevant assumptions, business inputs and strategy. 
• Support Business Innovation and Renovation pipeline by providing financial analysis and preparing VCS . 
• Assist the Business Unit Controller in ad hoc projects, including Manufacturing / Sourcing strategies and CAPEX proposals.

What will make you successful

• Prior experience in Accounting / Finance function (e.g. CDS, Factory or Supply Chain F&C, NMA, Commercial Control)
• Financial planning and analysis experience.
• Experience within a network organization (internal and external providers) 
• Degree or professional qualification in Accounting / Finance / Business