Senior Finance Analyst

Nestlé; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Healthcare coverage

Performance-based incentives

Job summary

Nestlé Health Science is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst, Osprey Operations, to own day-to-day Osprey system maintenance and ensure accurate trade promotion data. You will drive off-invoice maintenance, Trade Target updates, and event closures to strengthen financial controls and reporting.

The position supports period-end activities and collaborates with Sales Finance to implement approved changes, with remote or hybrid work options near Arlington, VA, Solon, OH, or Bridgewater, NJ.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in Finance, Accounting, or related field; equivalent experience considered.
• 3+ years in Commercial Finance, Sales Controlling, Trade Spend/Gross-to-Net, FP&A, or related function.
• Knowledge of financial accounting principles and month-end close processes.
• Experience with SAP or similar ERP system.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including PivotTables and VLOOKUP.

Responsibilities

• Finance process owner for Osprey trade promotion maintenance and data integrity.
• Manage off-invoice events, including setup, rates, products, planning levels, and workflow status.
• Validate Trade Targets and reconcile against approved financial plans.
• Execute mass event-closing activities and ensure documentation compliance.
• Conduct recurring event quality reviews to resolve data and financial exceptions.
• Collaborate with Sales Finance and Account Management to implement approved changes.
• Monitor maintenance activities and escalate high-impact risks.
• Develop and maintain SOPs, controls, trackers, and reporting tools.
• Support period-end, quarter-end, and year-end financial activities.
• Provide training and escalation support for trade promotion maintenance.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Organizational skills

Detail oriented

Independent

Fast learner

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting

Tools

SAP

Excel

PivotTables

VLOOKUP

Job description

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

The Senior Financial Analyst, Osprey Operations serves as the business owner for day-to-day Osprey system maintenance, ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of trade promotion data. By leading off-invoice maintenance, Trade Target updates, mass event closures, and event quality reviews, this role strengthens financial controls, supports accurate trade accruals and reporting, and drives operational efficiency across trade planning and settlement processes.

This position may be based remotely or in a hybrid work arrangement, with a strong preference for candidates located near our corporate offices in Arlington, VA ; Solon, OH; or Bridgewater, NJ.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the finance process owner for Osprey trade promotion maintenance, ensuring data integrity, compliance, and adherence to financial controls
• Manage off-invoice event maintenance, including event setup, rates, products, planning levels, and workflow status to support accurate pricing and financial postings
• Maintain and validate Trade Targets, reconciling updates against approved financial plans and resolving discrepancies
• Execute mass event-closing activities, ensuring events meet closure criteria and supporting documentation requirements
• Conduct recurring event quality reviews to identify and resolve data, workflow, and financial exceptions
• Partner with Sales Finance and Account Management to implement approved changes and resolve issues in a timely manner
• Monitor maintenance activities, prioritize high-impact items, and elevate financial, customer, audit, or period-end risks as needed
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures, controls, trackers, and reporting tools to support process efficiency and compliance
• Support period-end, quarter-end, and year-end financial activities within established timelines
• Provide training, guidance, and escalation support for trade promotion maintenance processes and issue resolution

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field strongly preferred ; equivalent combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of a degree
• 3+ years of experience in Commercial Finance, Sales Controlling, Trade Spend/Gross-to-Net, FP&A, or a related finance function; CPG or consumer health experience preferred
• Knowledge of financial accounting principles and month-end close processes
• Experience with SAP or a similar ERP system
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (including PivotTables and VLOOKUP); working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

Skills

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting abilities
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Solid organizational, time management, and multitasking skills
• Detail-oriented with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to quickly learn new processes and systems

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Salary: $80,239.00 to $113,401.00 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.

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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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