Finance Co-Pilot Manager - Supply Chain (Remote)

Nestle Operational Services Worldwide SA; Oregon; Hybride; USD 125 000 - 135 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

401k with company match

Healthcare coverage

Résumé du poste

Nestlé Health Science is seeking a Finance Co-Pilot for Supply Chain to act as a trusted business partner across Logistics and Procurement Finance. You will drive cost efficiency, procurement savings, and financial integrity across the supply chain P&L, delivering actionable insights and leading the monthly close and forecasting processes.

You will collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders, influence strategic decisions, and mentor a Senior Financial Analyst as part of a continuous

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; MBA or finance cert preferred.
• 5+ years progressive Finance/Accounting experience; supply chain/Procurement exposure preferred.
• Experience in the VMS, nutrition, consumer goods, food, or related industries preferred.
• Knowledge of US GAAP/IAS, financial statement analysis, cash flow concepts.
• Strong leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsabilités

• Partner with Supply Chain, Logistics, and Procurement leaders to drive financial insights and efficiency.
• Lead analysis for Variable and Fixed Distribution, PPV, and Waste to improve profitability.
• Support MBP, MBS deliverables and financial planning across logistics and procurement.
• Manage PEC activities and provide variance analysis for YTD and YoY forecasts.
• Lead and develop Senior Financial Analyst; drive continuous improvement.

Connaissances

Excel skills

Financial modeling

Cross-functional partnership

Data analysis

Communication

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Business

MBA or professional finance certification

Outils

SAP GLOBE

Oracle FIT

BW/Hyperion

Microsoft Office (Excel/PowerPoint)

Description du poste

At Nestlé Health Science, we believe that nutrition, science, and wellness must merge, not collide. Here, we embrace the intrinsic connections of these three pillars, harnessing their collective strength to empower healthier lives. Our broad product portfolio includes renowned brands like Garden of Life®, Nature's Bounty®, Vital Proteins®, Orgain®, Nuun®, BOOST®, Carnation Breakfast Essentials®, Peptamen®, Compleat Organic Blends®, and more. We also have extensive pharmaceutical expertise, offering innovative medicines that aim to prevent, manage, and treat gastrointestinal and metabolic-related diseases.At Nestlé Health Science, we bring our best for better lives. Our people are challenged to bring fresh, diverse views and make bold moves to empower healthier lives through nutrition. We know brilliant ideas can come from anyone, anywhere. Here we embrace the entrepreneurial spirit and collaborate with teams that champion focused and forward thinking. We are committed to fostering professional growth and celebrating the achievements of our people along the way. We offer dynamic career paths, robust development, opportunities to learn from talented colleagues around the globe, and benefits that support physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing.Join us to innovate for impact and reimagine the future of health and nutrition for patients and consumers.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Director of Supply Chain & Procurement Finance, the Manager, Finance Co-Pilot - Supply Chain serves as a trusted business partner for the Global Holistic Health business, a standalone business unit. This highly visible role leads Logistics and Procurement Finance support, driving cost efficiency, distribution and procurement savings, and financial integrity across the supply chain P&L.As the primary finance partner to Supply Chain and Procurement leaders, you will provide strategic financial guidance, insights, and decision support across key areas including variable and fixed distribution costs, procurement purchase price variance (PPV), and waste. You will own the monthly close and forecasting processes, deliver actionable variance analysis, and support key planning cycles, including MBP and MBS. In addition, you will evaluate and influence initiatives focused on network optimization, waste reduction, and procurement savings, helping to unlock value and improve business performance.Success in this role requires a strong analytical mindset and the ability to translate complex financial data into clear, actionable recommendations. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional stakeholders, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial analysis while communicating business insights to both finance and non-finance leaders. This position is ideal for a strategic thinker who thrives in a fast-paced environment, builds strong partnerships, and helps drive informed decision-making across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong partnerships with Supply Chain, Logistics, and Procurement leaders, providing financial insights and analysis that drive business performance and operational efficiency.
• Lead financial analysis and reporting for Variable and Fixed Distribution, Procurement PPV, and Waste, identifying opportunities to improve profitability and reduce costs.
• Partner with Supply Chain and Procurement teams to support cost savings and network optimization initiatives, developing business cases and monitoring results against targets.
• Support the Monthly Business Planning (MBP) process for Supply Chain by coordinating cross-functional inputs, aligning assumptions, and driving continuous improvement.
• Develop Market Business Strategy (MBS) deliverables for Logistics, Procurement, and Waste, including financial assumptions, scenario planning, and long-term cost roadmaps.
• Execute Period End Close (PEC) activities, ensuring financial accuracy and P&L integrity, while providing variance analysis and actionable insights to support year-to-date performance and year-to-go forecasts.
• Maintain and enhance Supply Chain financial reporting and KPI dashboards, equipping Supply Chain, Logistics, Procurement, and Finance leaders with the insights needed to achieve business objectives.
• Manage Logistics and Procurement savings and productivity pipelines, validating assumptions, tracking performance, and ensuring results are accurately reflected in forecasts.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to evaluate the financial impact of freight, warehousing, co-packing, and material cost changes, supporting informed business decisions.
• Support the transition of Supply Chain and Procurement activities from the TSA model to a fully independent standalone operating structure.
• Evaluate capital investments and supply chain initiatives through financial modeling, including NPV, IRR, payback, and return-on-investment analysis.
• Provide financial leadership and support for special projects, strategic initiatives, and ad hoc analyses as needed.
• Lead, coach, and develop one Senior Financial Analyst, fostering growth, accountability, and high performance.
• Champion a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, agility, and adaptability, guiding through business transformation, process simplification, and digital innovation while influencing stakeholders to embrace new technologies, streamlined processes, and evolving business priorities.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Experience & Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related discipline required. An MBA and/or professional finance or accounting certification (CPA, CMA, CFM, or CCE) is preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in Finance or Accounting, with experience supporting Supply Chain, Logistics, Manufacturing, or Procurement functions preferred.
• Experience in the VMS, nutrition, consumer goods, food, or related industries preferred.
• Strong understanding of financial regulations, accounting principles, and compliance requirements, including:
  • U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP) and/or International Accounting Standards (IAS).
  • Financial statement analysis, including profit and loss, balance sheet, and cash flow reporting.
  • Corporate finance concepts such as cash flow, NPV, IRR, ROI, and economic profit.
• Strong understanding of P&L drivers and the ability to clearly communicate financial performance and business impacts.
• Advanced financial modeling and analytical skills.
• Knowledge of cost accounting methodologies, including activity-based costing principles.
• Demonstrated business acumen with an end-to enterprise mindset and a strong focus on results.
• Proven ability to interpret complex financial data, develop actionable insights, and recommend strategies that drive business performance.
• Strong leadership, critical thinking, and problem solving capabilities, with a proactive and continuous improvement mindset.
• Ability to influence decisions through data-driven recommendations and effective cross-functional partnerships.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency with PowerPoint and Word.
• For internal candidates, experience with Nestlé Accounting Standards (NAS) and financial systems such as SAP GLOBE, Oracle FIT, BW, and Essbase/SmartView preferred.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate financial concepts for non-finance audiences.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and meet deadlines in a fast paced environment.
• Demonstrated sound judgment, professionalism, and integrity in decision-making.
• Proven ability to lead effectively in a transformational environment, demonstrating agility, adaptability, and strategic leadership while driving change, influencing stakeholders, and delivering results amid evolving business priorities.

Salary & Benefits

Salary: $125,000.00 to $135,000.00 per year Bonus Eligibility: Yes

• Nestlé offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k with company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits.

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