Finance Governance & Value Realization Lead

Nestlé S.A.

Arlington (VA)

Hybrid

USD 126,000 - 173,000

Full time

5 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Healthcare coverage

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Job summary

Nestlé USA is seeking a Finance Manager- Governance & Value Realization to lead governance frameworks, KPI reporting, and cross-functional financial stewardship within the Nestlé Waters & Premium Beverages family. You will drive performance transparency, manage investments, and partner with Commercial, Revenue Growth Management, and Finance teams to deliver measurable outcomes.

The role emphasizes strong controls, risk management, and executive-level decision support, with hybrid work and a

Qualifications

7+ years of experience in Finance, Commercial Finance, Revenue Growth Management, Strategy, Performance Management, or related fields.
Demonstrated experience managing commercial investments, financial controls, governance processes, or performance management programs.
Strong track record of translating business initiatives into measurable financial outcomes.
Experience presenting insights and recommendations to senior leadership.

Responsibilities

Governance & Performance Management: Lead governance frameworks, policies, and operating processes that support business performance and accountability.
Establish and manage KPI architectures, scorecards, and performance reporting connected to the delivery of expected financial results.
Ensure consistent execution of governance standards, controls, and compliance requirements.
Provide insights and recommendations to improve business outcomes, operational efficiencies and investment effectiveness.
Evaluate the financial impact and return on commercial investments and strategic initiatives.
Lead budgeting, forecasting, accrual management, and performance tracking.
Quantify realized versus planned benefits and identify opportunities to improve results.
Deliver clear reporting and recommendations to senior leadership and governance committees.
Data, Analytics & Controls: Maintain governance of performance metrics, measurement methodologies, and reporting processes.
Ensure data integrity across multiple business systems and data sources.
Support internal controls, audit readiness, and compliance monitoring.
Drive adoption of analytical tools and reporting capabilities that enhance decision-making.
Cross-Functional Leadership: Partner with Commercial, Finance, Revenue Growth Management, and Operations teams to align priorities and drive results.
Influence stakeholders through data-driven insights and objective recommendations.
Lead communication, change management, and capability-building efforts related to governance and performance management.
Identify and mitigate financial, operational, and compliance risks.
Monitor business performance to proactively address gaps and emerging issues.
Escalate governance exceptions and recommend corrective actions when needed.