Financial Planning & Analysis Specialist

Nestlé; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Nestlé Singapore is seeking a Financial Planning & Reporting Specialist to enhance profitability and sustainability through strategic decision-making. The role involves analyzing business performance, managing investment funds, and ensuring compliance with financial standards. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and relevant experience in finance or accounting, with strong skills in data analytics and process automation.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in Accounting or Finance functions.
• Expertise in financial planning and analysis.
• Experience in Data Analytics and Process Automation.

Responsibilities

• Support strategic decision-making to improve profitability.
• Analyze business performance and provide insights.
• Ensure adherence to financial standards and regulations.

Skills

Financial planning and analysis

Data analytics

Process automation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business

Job description

Position Snapshot

Location: Eightrium Changi Business Park

Company: Nestlé Singapore

Type: Permanent

Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree

Experience: 3+ years

Position Summary

Joining Nestlé means becoming part of the largest Food and Beverage Company in the world. We foster a human-centric environment driven by passionate people committed to enhancing quality of life and promoting a healthier future. A career at Nestlé offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact both locally and globally, empowering you to stand out and grow professionally and personally.

We are looking for a Financial Planning & Reporting Specialist to:

• Support strategic decision-making to improve profitability and sustainability.
• Ensure effective financial management and control within the organization.
• Drive digital initiatives across operational processes to improve efficiencies and promote continuous improvement.

A day in the life...

• Winning through sustainable profitable growth:
• Analyze business performance using data and operational insights. Provide trend and performance insights during the Monthly Business Planning (MBP) cycle.
• Challenge business assumptions and inputs, ensuring deliverables meet targets in the Monthly Dynamic Forecast (DF) and annual Operational Plan (OP).
• Serve as the Single Point of Contact (SPOC) for Period End Closing (PEC), ensuring timely and complete book closure.
• Winning through strategic investments:
• Manage and oversee total company investment funds at the corporate level, supporting strategic investment decisions focused on 'winning' products and market share growth.
• Promote a Return on Investment (ROI) mindset and facilitate effective pre- and post-evaluation processes.
• Compliance and internal control:
• Ensure adherence to internal and external financial standards and regulations.
• Foster a compliance-oriented culture across the company.
• Driving efficiencies:
• Lead continuous process improvements through standardization and resource optimization.
• Advocate for data analytics and automation to enhance business capabilities.

What will make you successful

• Prior experience in Accounting or Finance functions such as Controlling Decision Support, Operations Finance, Internal Audit, or Commercial Control.
• Financial planning and analysis expertise.
• Degree or professional qualification in Accounting, Finance, or Business.
• Experience in Data Analytics and Process Automation.