Senior Finance Analyst

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

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Healthcare coverage

Broad range of benefits

Job summary

Nestlé Health Science seeks a Senior Financial Analyst for Osprey Operations, owning day-to-day system maintenance and ensuring accurate trade promotion data to strengthen financial controls across trade planning and settlement processes.

The role covers off-invoice maintenance, Trade Target updates, and period-end activities, with a preference for candidates near Arlington, VA; Solon, OH; or Bridgewater, NJ, and options for remote or hybrid work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field strongly preferred; equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• 3+ years of experience in Commercial Finance, Sales Controlling, Trade Spend/Gross-to-Net, FP&A, or 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

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

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Troubleshooting

Verbal and written communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Independence

Learning new processes

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting

Tools

SAP

Excel

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.

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

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.

For California residents: Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the California Fair Chance Act, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers. Under the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, job duties listed above with an asterisk may be impacted by certain criminal history.

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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