Job Summary
- Company
- Nestle USA
- Location
- Solon, OH 44139
- Industries
- Consumer Packaged Goods Manufacturing
- Job Type
- Full Time
- Employee
- Career Level
- Experienced (Non-Manager)
- Job Reference Code
- nest-00011546
Finance Analyst, Operations Controlling Decision Support
About the Job
For well over a century, Nestle has been making the very best food and beverage products for families around the world. In the U.S., Nestle's well-known brands include: Nestle Toll House, Nestle Nesquik(tm), Nestle Carnation Coffee-mate, Stouffer's, Stouffer's Lean Cuisine, Nescafe, Libby's Juicy Juice, Buitoni, Taster's Choice, PowerBar, Nestle Crunch, Nestle Butterfinger, Wonka, Friskies Fancy Feast, ALPO, and Mighty Dog. For the eighth consecutive year, Nestle USA was named 'Most Admired Food Company in America' by Fortune magazine. Nestle in the USA is comprised of the following: Brands Company (including Beverage Division, Confections & Snacks Division, Foreign Trade Division and the Sales Division), Nestle Prepared Foods Company, Buitoni North America, Nestle Nutrition, Nestle Purina PetCare Company and Nestle Business Services. Within each company, there are functional support groups to produce, market and deliver quality brands and products to our consumer. Headquartered in Glendale, Calif., Nestle USA has 21,000 employees, $12.5 billion in sales with 51 manufacturing facilities, 5 distribution centers and 59 sales offices across the country. For more information, visit us at www.nestleusa.com
EOE/MFDV Nestle is an 'Equal Opportunity Employer' and is looking for diversity in candidates in employment.
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
The Financial Analyst gathers and interprets financial information effectively and forms data into meaningful and concise analyses while considering a broad range of interdependent issues. In addition, the Financial Analyst identifies areas for change and makes recommendations while managing multiple demands and competing priorities.
At this level the Financial Analyst continues to develop his/her financial and technical skills, and interacts with cross-functional teams throughout the organization. The analyst exercises good judgment, stays focused on results, and ensures the integrity of financial reporting in a fast-paced dynamic environment.
The Financial Analyst is responsible for the creation of reports and analysis of cost of goods manufactured while providing insights and understanding of the impact on Cost of Goods Sold (COGS). The Financial Analyst is required to support assigned Division(s) and or SBU's while performing functional tasks across multiple Divisions and or SBUs. Also, the Financial Analyst must have the ability to communicate with multiple customers including Factory Finance Personnel, other CoC team members, Divisional and Brand Co-Pilots and SOMs.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Support the creation of Factory Operational Budgets. Coordinate analysis and presentation of results to management in a consistent format across all factories, including providing Top Line Play Book Assumptions
* Support the creation of Revised Operating Plans
* Provide insight into the establishment of Plant Cost Savings Targets
* Support the updates to Forecasts (Risks and Opportunities), providing insights for operational cost variances and purchase price variances
2. Develop and provide technical and functional specifications for the development of critical decision support tools to meet customer key requirements
* Prepare various plant operational financial performance reports supporting the analysis of factory financial performance
* Track and analyze actual cost savings performance at a project level on a monthly basis
* Review the reconciliation of Plant Variances to the contribution of Cost Savings Projects identifying cost aggravations and one time savings
* Create baseline COGS analysis at the SKU, Pack and Brand level for assigned Division:
- Baseline analysis will include Volume/Rate/Mix variance calculations
- Impact of COGM variances on SKU/Pack/Brand costs
- Provide insights/explanations to ad hoc questions
3. Prepare and oversee the creation of the annual capital expenditure approval package for assigned Division
4. Provide support for sound financial justification for the capital investments at the project level, as well as the total Plant level. Requires interaction/relationship with both corporate engineering, corporate finance and factories.
BASIC/ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:
* BA/BS with major or minor in Accounting or Finance, or BA/BS degree with coursework up to and including intermediate accounting
* Must be willing to travel 10-15%
* Minimum of 18 months experience in Accounting/Finance
SPECIALIZATION/EXPERTISE:
* CPA, CMA, CFM, CBF preferred
* Food industry experience preferred
* Willingness to relocate for career advancement
* Familiarity with Operations Research tools and processes
* Experience with Database Management Systems
* Strong working knowledge of SQL and MS Access
* Working knowledge of core SAP Modules (including table layouts) i.e. Materials Management, Sales and Distribution
RESPOND HERE! Respond immediately by accessing the following
dedicated online response form which will allow you to cut and paste your
resume. This form will go directly and immediately to the
hiring authority for this position. Access the online response form at:
http://sh.webhire.com/servlet/resp/rf?jobid=2384788&boardid=749
EOE/MFDV Nestle is an 'Equal Opportunity Employer' and is looking for diversity in candidates in employment.
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
The Financial Analyst gathers and interprets financial information effectively and forms data into meaningful and concise analyses while considering a broad range of interdependent issues. In addition, the Financial Analyst identifies areas for change and makes recommendations while managing multiple demands and competing priorities.
At this level the Financial Analyst continues to develop his/her financial and technical skills, and interacts with cross-functional teams throughout the organization. The analyst exercises good judgment, stays focused on results, and ensures the integrity of financial reporting in a fast-paced dynamic environment.
The Financial Analyst is responsible for the creation of reports and analysis of cost of goods manufactured while providing insights and understanding of the impact on Cost of Goods Sold (COGS). The Financial Analyst is required to support assigned Division(s) and or SBU's while performing functional tasks across multiple Divisions and or SBUs. Also, the Financial Analyst must have the ability to communicate with multiple customers including Factory Finance Personnel, other CoC team members, Divisional and Brand Co-Pilots and SOMs.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Support the creation of Factory Operational Budgets. Coordinate analysis and presentation of results to management in a consistent format across all factories, including providing Top Line Play Book Assumptions
* Support the creation of Revised Operating Plans
* Provide insight into the establishment of Plant Cost Savings Targets
* Support the updates to Forecasts (Risks and Opportunities), providing insights for operational cost variances and purchase price variances
2. Develop and provide technical and functional specifications for the development of critical decision support tools to meet customer key requirements
* Prepare various plant operational financial performance reports supporting the analysis of factory financial performance
* Track and analyze actual cost savings performance at a project level on a monthly basis
* Review the reconciliation of Plant Variances to the contribution of Cost Savings Projects identifying cost aggravations and one time savings
* Create baseline COGS analysis at the SKU, Pack and Brand level for assigned Division:
- Baseline analysis will include Volume/Rate/Mix variance calculations
- Impact of COGM variances on SKU/Pack/Brand costs
- Provide insights/explanations to ad hoc questions
3. Prepare and oversee the creation of the annual capital expenditure approval package for assigned Division
4. Provide support for sound financial justification for the capital investments at the project level, as well as the total Plant level. Requires interaction/relationship with both corporate engineering, corporate finance and factories.
BASIC/ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:
* BA/BS with major or minor in Accounting or Finance, or BA/BS degree with coursework up to and including intermediate accounting
* Must be willing to travel 10-15%
* Minimum of 18 months experience in Accounting/Finance
SPECIALIZATION/EXPERTISE:
* CPA, CMA, CFM, CBF preferred
* Food industry experience preferred
* Willingness to relocate for career advancement
* Familiarity with Operations Research tools and processes
* Experience with Database Management Systems
* Strong working knowledge of SQL and MS Access
* Working knowledge of core SAP Modules (including table layouts) i.e. Materials Management, Sales and Distribution
RESPOND HERE! Respond immediately by accessing the following
dedicated online response form which will allow you to cut and paste your
resume. This form will go directly and immediately to the
hiring authority for this position. Access the online response form at:
http://sh.webhire.com/servlet/resp/rf?jobid=2384788&boardid=749
