Financial Control Associate (Marketing Expense)

Nestlé Purina North America; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 58,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Nestlé Purina North America is seeking a Financial Control Associate to act as a financial business partner, overseeing the end-to-end marketing spend process and reporting in the P&L.

You will translate marketing promotions into financial plans in SAP, review cost estimates with owners, manage purchase orders, and collaborate cross-functionally to deliver timely insights and accurate accruals, ensuring governance and accuracy across marketing expenditures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting, Economics, Finance, Mathematics, Business Administration with an emphasis in Accounting or Finance.
• Internship in Accounting/Finance OR 1+ years of Accounting/Finance experience.
• 1+ years of experience using Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Translate marketing promotions into a financial plan within SAP
• Work with marketing budget owners to review, validate cost estimates, and verify appropriate approval
• Purchase Order management from purchase requisition to invoicing
• Cross-functional collaboration with other departments, such as Purchasing, Market Research, and Factories
• Provide accurate, clear, and timely reporting to marketing teams identifying variances to plan and other potential issues
• Build and forecast accurate plan dates for activities within SAP to ensure proper monthly accruals on the P&L
• Enforce Product Fixed Marketing Expense Operating Standards in accordance with Nestlé Accounting Standards and advise Marketing partner on maintaining integrity of reported result
• Provide ad-hoc analysis of specific promotional efforts and/or activities

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor's Degree or higher in Accounting/Finance/related field

Tools

PowerBI

Job description

Driven by integrity and united by the people-and-pet bond, we find strong purpose in the work we do and an even greater joy in those we get to work alongside. Together, we harness the expertise of our long-standing tradition of excellence to embrace possibility and continuously push to do what's never been done before in pet care. Discover your purpose and fuel your passions when you bring your love of pets to a team that prides itself on the power of togetherness- We are Proudly Connected. Purely Driven.

Position Summary

Our finance team embodies honesty, authenticity, and accountability in every aspect of our work. We believe in the significance of every contribution and proactively work together to shape the financial landscape of the pet care industry. Working alongside senior leadership, our teams benefit from ongoing development opportunities and using technology to achieve our goals. With a focus on prioritizing work-life balance, our team thrives both personally and professionally. Join our dynamic and collaborative finance team as we strive towards our shared mission of enriching the lives of pets and the people who love them.

As a Financial Control Associate you’ll work as a financial business partner to oversee and ensure our end-to-end marketing spend process is completed in a timely manner and accurately reported on the Profit & Loss Statements (P&L). Come prepare to be the subject matter expert on marketing spend and responsible for appropriately applying the Marketing Investment Framework in accordance with Nestlé Accounting Standards.

• Translate marketing promotions into a financial plan within SAP
• Work with marketing budget owners to review, validate cost estimates, and verify appropriate approval
• Purchase Order management from purchase requisition to invoicing
• Cross-functional collaboration with other departments, such as Purchasing, Market Research, and Factories
• Provide accurate, clear, and timely reporting to marketing teams identifying variances to plan and other potential issues
• Build and forecast accurate plan dates for activities within SAP to ensure proper monthly accruals on the P&L
• Enforce Product Fixed Marketing Expense Operating Standards in accordance with Nestlé Accounting Standards and advise Marketing partner on maintaining integrity of reported result
• Provide ad-hoc analysis of specific promotional efforts and/or activities

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Accounting, Economics, Finance, Mathematics, Business Administration with an emphasis in Accounting or Finance, or related field
• Internship in Accounting/Finance OR 1+ years of Accounting/Finance experience
• 1+ years of experience using Microsoft Excel

Other

• 1+ years of experience using PowerBI

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Job Requisition: 425166

Salary: $57,890.70 to $80,393.00 per year

Bonus Eligibility: Yes

The pay range provided 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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