Foods people love. Brands people trust. And a career that nourishes your future like no other.If you're driven by the passion to do something meaningful that changes lives, Nestlé is the place for you. Nestlé USA is one of seven operating companies that make up Nestlé’s presence in the United States. We're in 97% of American homes, and as the leading food and beverage company, our goals are to continue to deliver quality food and beverage products, strengthen our local communities, and reduce our environmental and climate impact.We’re determined to challenge the status quo and be better tomorrow than we are today. As individuals and teams, we embrace our entrepreneurial culture and have created a workplace where collaboration is essential, courage is rewarded, speed is expected, and agility is the norm to delight our consumers every single day. Here, you will find limitless opportunities to learn and advance your career and feel empowered to succeed in the workplace and beyond. Because our focus is not only on nourishing our customers, but also about enriching you.This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.POSITION SUMMARY:The Senior Finance Manager - Supply Chain Decision Support is a key role within the Supply Chain Finance team, responsible for driving financial control, forecasting, and insights for the Transportation, Warehousing, Distribution Allowance/Surcharges, and Waste functions across all NUSA divisions and Nestle Health Science. This position will play a crucial role in supporting the continuous transformation of the Nestle supply chain to adapt to the changing needs of customers and consumers, acting as a divisional Co-Pilot.RESPONSIBILITIES:
Financial Control: Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting for the Transportation, Warehousing, Distribution Allowance/Surcharges, and Waste functions. Develop and maintain robust financial controls to mitigate risks and ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
Forecasting and Insights: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop accurate and insightful financial forecasts for the Supply Chain functions. Analyze and interpret financial data to provide actionable insights and recommendations for cost optimization and process improvements.
Divisional Co-Pilot: Act as a trusted advisor and co-pilot to the Supply Chain teams and Divisions, providing financial expertise and guidance to support decision-making and drive business performance. Collaborate closely with divisional leaders to understand their specific needs and align financial strategies accordingly.
Team Management: Manage a team of five finance professionals, consisting of one Financial Management Trainee (FMT), two analysts, one Senior Analyst, and one Lead Analyst. Provide leadership, guidance, and mentorship to the team, fostering a collaborative and high-performing culture.
Risk Management: Identify and assess financial risks associated with the Supply Chain functions. Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies to minimize financial exposure and ensure business continuity.
Collaboration and Innovation: Collaborate with Supply Chain teams and Divisions to drive innovative solutions and co-pilot strategic initiatives. Actively participate in cross-functional projects and initiatives to ensure financial considerations are integrated into decision-making processes
Total Delivered Cost (TDC) Optimization: Work closely with Supply Chain teams to balance the needs of delighting customers with new capabilities while reducing TDC. Identify opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements, and drive initiatives to achieve these objectives.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:Expected to be able to work independently, with limited supervision on day to day tasks & responsibilities that are executed on a weekly and monthly periodic basisSUPERVISION GIVEN:Expected to perform review and provide guidance, direction, and management of work performed by one FMT, one Financial analyst, one Sr. Financial analyst, and one Manager.FINANCIAL/STRATEGIC IMPACT:Expected to understand how to evaluate hedging activities, commodity markets, the financial returns on inventory, working capital, as well as understand how to perform trade-off analysis of profit versus working capital and simplifying complex business decisions / solutions.REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM EDUCATION LEVEL: Bachelor's degr
Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting
5+ years of financial management experience
MBA or equivalent experience preferred
Ability to manage directly as well as influence others
Ability to work with limited / no supervision
Position requires approx. 10%-15% travel
EXPERIENCE:
Prior Supply Chain/Logistics experience preferred
Prior cost management experience strongly preferred
SKILLS:
Ability to influence and work with cross functional teams
Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel
Job ID: 284507It 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 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 [email protected] 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