Finance Manager- Governance & Value Realization

Nestlé S.A.; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 126,000 - 173,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Healthcare coverage

Performance incentives

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.

Skills

Financial leadership

Commercial finance

Performance management

Stakeholder communication

Tools

Power BI

SAP

Excel

Job description

Finance Manager- Governance & Value Realization

Foods you love. Brands you trust. And a career that empowers you to grow.
At Nestlé USA, we’re all working towards the same goal – to delight and deliver for our consumers. With a rich portfolio of beloved brands, including DiGiorno, Toll House, and Coffee mate, in 97% of U.S. households, we have a unique opportunity – and responsibility – to be there for every moment in our consumers’ lives.

Joining Nestlé means becoming part of an inclusive workplace that inspires innovation, encourages strategic thinking and creativity, and celebrates your achievements. No matter where you work within the organization, you are empowered to challenge the status quo, embrace risk-taking, and pioneer new ideas. Our supportive and collaborative environment encourages bold ambitions and continuous learning so that everyone can grow and thrive.
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Role Purpose

The Finance Manager- Governance & Value Realization is a vital member of the Nestlé Waters & Premium Beverages team. In this role you will be responsible for establishing and leading governance frameworks that ensure commercial investments deliver measurable business outcomes. This role serves as a strategic finance partner across Commercial, Revenue Growth Management, and Finance teams, driving performance transparency, financial accountability, KPI governance, and value realization.

The position combines strong financial stewardship with cross-functional leadership to monitor investment effectiveness, validate business results, manage risk, and support executive decision-making. Success in this role requires the ability to translate strategy into measurable outcomes while ensuring robust controls, compliance, and continuous performance improvement.

Key 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.

Qualifications

Experience

• 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.

Technical Skills

• Financial modeling, ROI analysis, and business case evaluation.
• Forecasting, budgeting, and accrual management.
• KPI development, performance reporting, and data governance.
• Advanced proficiency in Power BI, SAP, Excel, and reporting tools.

Leadership Characteristics

• Strong financial stewardship and business acumen.
• Analytical and data-driven decision-making.
• Ability to balance governance, accountability, and operational execution.
• Influential communicator capable of engaging senior stakeholders.
• Collaborative leader who drives alignment and continuous improvement across functions.

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Salary:$125,535.15 to$172,831.20 per year

Bonus Eligibility:Yes

Thepay rangeprovided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to knowledge, skills and abilities as well as geographic location. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at top of range.

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. Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position. Learn more at https://www.nestlejobs.com/nestle-in-the-us-benefits

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This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.