Senior Financial Analyst - Strategic Business Partner (GCK)

Nestlé; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 94,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Healthcare coverage

Incentives and/or benefits

Job summary

Nestlé USA in Arlington, VA, seeks a Senior Financial Analyst (Co-Pilot) to partner with the Global Culinary Kitchen (GCK) division and provide advanced financial analysis to drive profitable decisions.

You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams and senior leaders, build robust financial models, influence stakeholders, and support monthly planning, ICP, and I&R processes to optimize profitability and deliver actionable insights.

Qualifications

• University Degree (BA/BS), preferably in Accounting or Finance.
• Minimum 4 years of related work experience.
• Demonstrated critical thinking and analytical problem-solving skills.
• Self-starter with initiative, inquisitive, and quick to learn the specifics of the business; ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to build networks and credibility within a team.
• Business partnership and ability to communicate clearly to non-finance audiences.
• Superior execution, prioritization, and time management skills in a changing environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient understanding of P&L concepts and management accounting principles.
• Intermediate financial modeling skills.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word; working knowledge of SAP.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced financial analysis to proactively manage and advise on critical business decisions.
• Deliver relevant, actionable analyses and recommendations to internal stakeholders, including brand/category teams and finance partners.
• Dive deep into the P&L structure and cost drivers, partnering with cross-functional teams to drive results, ensure alignment, and improve business profitability.
• Influence category/brand business partners to drive decisions that will improve performance and help the business meet or exceed objectives.
• Provide insights and support a fact-based decision-making process based on the current business environment, challenging new strategies/projects, as well as the status quo.
• Participate in key processes including monthly business planning, long-term strategy, annual volume planning, integrated commercial planning (ICP), SKU Rationalization, and Innovation & Renovation (I&R).
• Provide financial insights and ensure plans are both ambitious and executable.
• Co-lead and champion actions and projects that improve operating costs or grow sustainable business profitably.
• Support financials for brand Innovation & Renovation product & project launches.
• Perform financial modeling and counseling to drive profitable growth.
• Champion cost-savings initiatives for brand/category.
• Perform due diligence for new initiatives.
• Conduct sensitivity and incremental cost/benefit decision analyses.
• Build financial models and provide analytical support for business initiatives.
• Provide accurate and timely financial information and analyses, making and/or implementing sound recommendations to grow business profitability.
• Use knowledge and understanding of total delivered cost structure and E2E cross-functional implications to support business decision-making.
• Communicate complex financial information and concepts to both financial and cross-functional leaders to support and influence decision-making.
• Establish and facilitate process development and build and maintain financial models to support them.
• Identify, analyze, and communicate trends and issues affecting the business, identifying risks and opportunities.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Team collaboration

Time management

Self-starter

Education

BA/BS in Accounting or Finance

Tools

SAP

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Nestlé USA in Arlington, VA, seeks a Senior Financial Analyst (Co-Pilot) to partner with the Global Culinary Kitchen (GCK) division and provide advanced financial analysis to drive profitable decisions.

You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams and senior leaders, build robust financial models, influence stakeholders, and support monthly planning, ICP, and I&R processes to optimize profitability and deliver actionable insights.