Sr Analyst Finance Co-Pilot - Hoboken, United States - Nestle Operational Services Worldwide SA

Description

At Nestl Health Science, we believe that nutrition, science, and wellness must merge, not collide. Here, we embrace the intrinsic connections of these three pillars, harnessing their collective strength to empower healthier lives. Our broad product portfolio includes renowned brands like Garden of Life, Nature's Bounty, Vital Proteins, Orgain, Nuun, BOOST, Carnation Breakfast Essentials, Peptamen, Compleat Organic Blends, and more. We also have extensive pharmaceutical expertise, offering innovative medicines that aim to prevent, manage, and treat gastrointestinal and metabolic-related diseases.

At Nestl Health Science, we bring our best for better lives. Our people are challenged to bring fresh, diverse views and make bold moves to empower healthier lives through nutrition. We know brilliant ideas can come from anyone, anywhere. Here we embrace the entrepreneurial spirit and collaborate with teams that champion focused and forward thinking. We are committed to fostering professional growth and celebrating the achievements of our people along the way. We offer dynamic career paths, robust development, opportunities to learn from talented colleagues around the globe, and benefits that support physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing.

Join us to innovate for impact and reimagine the future of health and nutrition for patients and consumers.

Position Summary:

The Sr. Financial Analyst position within the Nestle Health Science Sales Finance Team is a crucial role that reports to the Senior Finance Manager (Customer & Category Analytics). In this role, you will play a vital part in establishing high-performance capabilities by supporting the Customer Strategy, Sales, and Sales Finance teams.

As the Sr. Financial Analyst, your responsibilities will include developing, quantifying, and interpreting financial and operational metrics and analyses related to Gross Sales, Gross to Net, Cost of Goods, and Contribution Margin. You will also take ownership of specific areas within the Customer Profitability and Annual Planning Framework & Tools.

This position holds significant visibility within the organization, requiring strong financial modeling skills and a high level of proficiency in Excel. Effective communication and collaboration skills are also essential for success in this role.

Responsibilities:

• Establish successful business partner relationships with Customer Finance, Sales, Strategy & Brand teams
• Conduct detailed analyses on Pricing, ross to Net Spending, and Customer Profitability to provide meaningful insights and recommendations to US sales and brand leadership
• Lead periodic profitability reviews, analyzing customer mix and channel performance for several brands
• Assist in developing long-term analytical solutions (i.e., GMVA) to be used in driving key conversations and strategic decision making around Pricing strategy, PPA, and Channel Evolution
• Partner closely with the Promotion Analytics team to incorporate event performance learnings into macro-ROI analysis of company investment strategies
• Maintain Customer Scorecards and other action-oriented tools and KPIs to drive field effectiveness (i.e., Actuals/LE vs Target, Forecast Accuracy)
• Lead and enhance the annual customer planning framework with the Strategy team, driving consistency and standardization in the Sales/Trade planning and target setting processes
• Provide monthly sales and profitability reporting to key finance and sales stakeholders, as needed
• Own and improve the monthly RIG/Price forecasting and actual reporting processes for several brands
• Provide analytics and data gathering for various projects across the NHSc organization
• Have a complete understanding of a customer P&L and the levers used to impact Margin performance
• Identify and implement sustainable process improvements that can be incorporated into ongoing standard work to drive greater team efficiency
• Utilize SAP, BW, Oracle, XTEL TPM, PowerBI, Excel Power Query to organize, update, and analyze data

Requirements:

• 3+ years of Financial Planning & Analysis, Sales Finance, and/or Customer Finance
• Bachelor's degree is a requirement, with a preference for candidates who have completed their degree in a relatable subject such as Finance, Business, or Accounting
• Must be proficient with Windows, Outlook, Microsoft Office Suite, Excel (to include modeling), Power Point, etc.
• SAP, BW, Oracle, XTEL TPM, and Power BI knowledge a plus
• Solid understanding of accounting principles (accruals, prepaid accounts, etc.)

Skills:

• Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret data, identify areas of opportunity or risk, and effectively communicate in a clear and concise manner
• High level of interpersonal skills and willingness to be a team player
• Capability to contribute to a fast-paced team environment
• Excellent organization and time management skills
• Flexible and able to prioritize multiple projects to meet deadlines
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to influence others to drive results or develop solutions
• Continuous improvement attitude and strong work ethic

Requisition ID#

292889

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 Nestl. 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. Nestl seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you'll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestl home.

The Nestl Companies are an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer* seeking diversity in qualified applicants for employment. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, gender, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, perceived disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected status, as defined 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 or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator:

*Note: Nespresso is not a federal contractor and does not maintain affirmative action programs

Review our applicant privacy notice before applying at

At Nestl Health Science, we believe that nutrition, science, and wellness must merge, not collide. Here, we embrace the intrinsic connections of these three pillars, harnessing their collective strength to empower healthier lives. Our broad product portfolio includes renowned brands like Garden of Life, Nature's Bounty, Vital Proteins, Orgain, Nuun, BOOST, Carnation Breakfast Essentials, Peptamen, Compleat Organic Blends, and more. We also have extensive pharmaceutical expertise, offering innovative medicines that aim to prevent, manage, and treat gastrointestinal and metabolic-related diseases.

At Nestl Health Science, we bring our best for better lives. Our people are challenged to bring fresh, diverse views and make bold moves to empower healthier lives through nutrition. We know brilliant ideas can come from anyone, anywhere. Here we embrace the entrepreneurial spirit and collaborate with teams that champion focused and forward thinking. We are committed to fostering professional growth and celebrating the achievements of our people along the way. We offer dynamic career paths, robust development, opportunities to learn from talented colleagues around the globe, and benefits that support physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing.

Join us to innovate for impact and reimagine the future of health and nutrition for patients and consumers.

Position Summary:

The Sr. Financial Analyst position within the Nestle Health Science Sales Finance Team is a crucial role that reports to the Senior Finance Manager (Customer & Category Analytics). In this role, you will play a vital part in establishing high-performance capabilities by supporting the Customer Strategy, Sales, and Sales Finance teams.

As the Sr. Financial Analyst, your responsibilities will include developing, quantifying, and interpreting financial and operational metrics and analyses related to Gross Sales, Gross to Net, Cost of Goods, and Contribution Margin. You will also take ownership of specific areas within the Customer Profitability and Annual Planning Framework & Tools.

This position holds significant visibility within the organization, requiring strong financial modeling skills and a high level of proficiency in Excel. Effective communication and collaboration skills are also essential for success in this role.

Responsibilities:

• Establish successful business partner relationships with Customer Finance, Sales, Strategy & Brand teams
• Conduct detailed analyses on Pricing, ross to Net Spending, and Customer Profitability to provide meaningful insights and recommendations to US sales and brand leadership
• Lead periodic profitability reviews, analyzing customer mix and channel performance for several brands
• Assist in developing long-term analytical solutions (i.e., GMVA) to be used in driving key conversations and strategic decision making around Pricing strategy, PPA, and Channel Evolution
• Partner closely with the Promotion Analytics team to incorporate event performance learnings into macro-ROI analysis of company investment strategies
• Maintain Customer Scorecards and other action-oriented tools and KPIs to drive field effectiveness (i.e., Actuals/LE vs Target, Forecast Accuracy)
• Lead and enhance the annual customer planning framework with the Strategy team, driving consistency and standardization in the Sales/Trade planning and target setting processes
• Provide monthly sales and profitability reporting to key finance and sales stakeholders, as needed
• Own and improve the monthly RIG/Price forecasting and actual reporting processes for several brands
• Provide analytics and data gathering for various projects across the NHSc organization
• Have a complete understanding of a customer P&L and the levers used to impact Margin performance
• Identify and implement sustainable process improvements that can be incorporated into ongoing standard work to drive greater team efficiency
• Utilize SAP, BW, Oracle, XTEL TPM, PowerBI, Excel Power Query to organize, update, and analyze data

Requirements:

• 3+ years of Financial Planning & Analysis, Sales Finance, and/or Customer Finance
• Bachelor's degree is a requirement, with a preference for candidates who have completed their degree in a relatable subject such as Finance, Business, or Accounting
• Must be proficient with Windows, Outlook, Microsoft Office Suite, Excel (to include modeling), Power Point, etc.
• SAP, BW, Oracle, XTEL TPM, and Power BI knowledge a plus
• Solid understanding of accounting principles (accruals, prepaid accounts, etc.)

Skills:

• Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret data, identify areas of opportunity or risk, and effectively communicate in a clear and concise manner
• High level of interpersonal skills and willingness to be a team player
• Capability to contribute to a fast-paced team environment
• Excellent organization and time management skills
• Flexible and able to prioritize multiple projects to meet deadlines
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to influence others to drive results or develop solutions
• Continuous improvement attitude and strong work ethic

Requisition ID#

292889

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 Nestl. 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. Nestl seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you'll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestl home.

The Nestl Companies are an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer* seeking diversity in qualified applicants for employment. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, gender, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, perceived disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected status, as defined 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 or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator:

*Note: Nespresso is not a federal contractor and does not maintain affirmative action programs

Review our applicant privacy notice before applying at