Finance Operations Controller (Hybrid) – Operational Excellence

Nestlé Nespresso SA; Crawley; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Discretionary annual bonus

Generous pension scheme (up to 12%)

12 flexible days + 25 days holiday

2 paid volunteering days

Job summary

Nestlé Nespresso SA in the UK is seeking an Operations Controller to lead the finance partnership for our Operations function. The role offers hybrid working 2–3 days in the office near Gatwick, with a fixed-term contract ending December 2027 and a salary of £50,000-£55,000 per year plus bonus potential.

You will oversee monthly accounting for Operations, collaborate across Supply Chain and QA, and drive cost management and strategic initiatives in a fast-paced FMCG environment.

Qualifications

• Professional accounting or finance qualification such as CIMA is required.
• Experience in Accounting, Finance, Costing or Factory Controlling is expected.
• Strong FP&A, forecasting and performance management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the monthly accounting cycle for Operations, with robust planning and cost control.
• Coordinate period-end activities, reporting of actuals and forecasts.
• Analyse variances, identify root causes and drive corrective actions.
• Identify opportunities to improve cost efficiency and cash flow.
• Provide financial support to Lean and improvement programmes.
• Partner with stakeholders on customer service and cross-functional projects.
• Develop and monitor capital investment plans and post-investment reviews.
• Evaluate financial impact of sourcing and operational changes.

Skills

Financial planning

Forecasting

Communication

Stakeholder mgmt

Cross-functional

Organisation

Challenging others

Education

CIMA qualification

Job description

Nestlé Nespresso SA in the UK is seeking an Operations Controller to lead the finance partnership for our Operations function. The role offers hybrid working 2–3 days in the office near Gatwick, with a fixed-term contract ending December 2027 and a salary of £50,000-£55,000 per year plus bonus potential.

You will oversee monthly accounting for Operations, collaborate across Supply Chain and QA, and drive cost management and strategic initiatives in a fast-paced FMCG environment.