Finance Project Specialist - Global Procurement

Nestlé SA; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Nestlé is seeking a Finance Project Specialist in Kuala Lumpur to manage global procurement projects and enhance the Procurement Price Forecasting Tool. You will collaborate across functions to ensure alignment on key business objectives and support strategic projects. A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business or Finance is required, alongside at least 3 years of finance experience and strong analytical skills.

Benefits

Opportunities for career development and training

Dynamic international working environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in Finance & Control.
• Experience in automation and process improvement projects.
• Fluency in English is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to Process, Automation, and Digital Enhancement projects for Procurement Finance.
• Work across functions (Procurement, IT, Finance, Costing) to ensure alignment.
• Conduct monthly/weekly data health checks for quality and compliance.

Skills

Communication

Analytical Mindset

Problem Solving

Excel

Process Mapping

Education

Bachelor/Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Finance and Accounting, or Management

Tools

Power BI

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Finance Project Specialist - Global Procurement

Position snapshot

• Company: Global Procurement Division - Nestrade
• Act. Rate: Full-Time Act. Rate 100 %
• Type of role: Permanent
• Deliver strategic projects with global scope and impact
• Dynamic international working environment.
• Opportunities for career development, training, and personal development.

Position Summary

We are seeking a dynamic Finance Project Specialist to join our Global Procurement Division based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Our Finance Project Team manage the Procurement Price Forecasting Tool used globally (PRISM), ensuring operational sustainment and delivering strategic enhancement projects.
As well as ensuring PRISM compliance, you will contribute to strategic development and expansion of the tool, leading procurement finance projects, and aligning Nestlé stakeholders across the globe.

As strategic partner of the business, we help the company achieve sustainable growth and we ensure responsibly sourced supply and value creation. Located in hubs in Switzerland, Panama and Malaysia, our division provides a range of services, including the management of procurement for specific raw materials, packaging, indirect materials and other services. We also support markets with managing local spend.

For you, this will be the opportunity to become a real strategic partner – delivering sustainable value and working with the business, for the business.

A day in a life of a Finance Project Specialist in Global Procurement

• Lead and contribute to Process, Automation and Digital Enhancement projects for Procurement Finance.
• Work across function (Procurement, IT, Finance, Costing) to ensure alignment on key business objectives
• Engage Procurement Controlling and Procurement Managers to identify and implement new initiatives, and improvement projects.
• Act as a subject matter expert in relevant tools and applications, providing user support and training.
• Conduct monthly/weekly data health checks to ensure quality, accuracy and compliance with standards.

What makes you successful

• Bachelor/ Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Finance and Accounting, or Management.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in Finance & Control.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders.
• An analytical mindset with demonstrated experience in automation, process mapping and improvement projects.
• Strong problem-solving skills and previous experience in delivering projects in a complex, dynamic environment.
• Strong Excel skills and knowledge with Power BI is a plus.
• Fluency in English is essential for your success. Multi-lingual abilities will be an asset.

We look forward to receiving your application in English.

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