Sr Factory Controller

Nestlé Health Science; Leonia (NJ); On-site; USD 160,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Healthcare coverage

Incentives and broad benefits

Job summary

Nestlé Health Science in Leonia, NJ, is seeking an experienced Finance Leader to oversee all financial aspects of the manufacturing site. You will steward governance, partner with Factory leadership, and provide cost and performance analysis, forecasting, and compliance with NAS and factory standards.

The role requires 5–7 years in cost or general accounting, ABM/ABC experience, and excellent communication. Competitive pay and a broad benefits package accompany this leadership opportunity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 5–7 years of cost or general accounting experience; factory/operational experience preferred.
• Knowledge of accounting principles across assets, payables, payroll, inventory, and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Drive cost improvement opportunities and track savings against plans.
• Manage factory reporting of actuals and forecasts for internal and external stakeholders.
• Lead strategic financial analysis for major factory decisions.
• Drive budgeting, forecasting and liaise between factory and Corporate/Commercial teams.
• Develop and evaluate capital investment plans and perform post‑CAPEX reviews.
• Ensure internal controls, risk management and compliance with NAS and costing standards.

Skills

Cost accounting

Financial analysis

Communication skills

Team leadership

Cross-department collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Factory management systems

Activity-based costing

Fixed assets accounting

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 such as 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 well‑being.

Join us to innovate for impact and reimagine the future of health and nutrition for patients and consumers.

POSITION SUMMARY

Nestlé Health Science (NHSc) is looking for an experienced and dynamic Finance Leader to oversee all financial aspects of our manufacturing site located in Leonia, NJ. You will be responsible for being the steadfast custodian of stewardship and governance for the facility, acting as a trusted co‑pilot to the Factory Manager and Factory Leadership Teams with direct dialogue with the Operations Controller for NHSc US. Accountable for all factory financial matters, you will provide fact‑based decision making on short‑term objectives and on long‑term strategic initiatives, drive cost and performance analysis, ensure compliance with financial legal requirements and Nestlé Accounting Standards (NAS), and provide visibility and forecasts around costs related to factory processes.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Cash Flow & Continuous Improvement – Identify, drive and deliver cost improvement opportunities, be an active contributor to improvement projects and initiatives, validate, review and track proposed savings, challenge assumptions for cost improvements in factory based on internal and external benchmark information, and ensure alignment with the business Operational Master Plan.
• Reporting and Analytics – Manage and interpret factory reporting of actuals and forecasts for the factory and key outside stakeholders; ensure transparency, accuracy and timeliness of this process; follow up and monitor progress to close gaps, ensuring Nestlé financial policies, Accounting Standards and Costing Standards are followed by promoting ownership of data at source.
• Strategic Evaluations – Identify and lead strategic financial analysis relating to major or strategic decisions related to the factory to ensure full transparency of costs and non‑financial implications.
• Business Planning – Drive business planning; manage the overall factory budget with factory management team as well as being the critical liaison between factory and Corporate/Commercial Teams in the planning process; perform forecasts, revisions or simulations if needed.
• Capital Investments – Develop, control and ensure robust evaluations of capital investment plans and requests, including post‑CAPEX evaluations.
• Internal Controls – Ensure clear control and visibility of assets and liabilities, including development, implementation and compliance with internal controls in all areas; accountability for segregation of duties (SODs) and assessment of compensating control effectiveness; establish periodic monitoring of the internal controls effectiveness and appropriately escalating business risks.
• Performance Management, Development and Talent – Coach and develop the factory personnel with focus on finance individuals & team including career and succession planning, ensuring performance expectations are met or exceeded.
• Knowledge Transfer – Drive clear understanding of financial key figures, costing and business impact within and outside the factory, including organizing training sessions for non‑specialists.
• Compliance – Manage routine audit activities within the factory to ensure compliance on critical areas such as NAS, Costing Standards, statutory accounting/tax, OPEX guideline and appropriately escalating business risks; serve as the champion of compliance & risk management for the site and key contact for internal and external audits.
• Perform Other Duties As Assigned.

SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL

• Follow factory safety & environmental objectives & targets.
• Follow the plant safety rules; report incidents & unsafe conditions immediately.
• Maintain compliance with regulations and refer to the Safety & Environmental Management System(s) on all related procedures and programs.
• Understand the environmental aspects of the position and take action to reduce these environmental impacts by conserving paper, electricity, water, etc.; recycle all appropriate materials (paper, plastic, food, etc.).

QUALITY

• Follow factory food safety, quality objectives & targets.
• Follow Nestlé Good Manufacturing Practices; report food safety and quality issues immediately.
• Maintain compliance with regulations and refer to Nestlé Quality Management System on all related procedures and programs.
• Understand the food safety and quality aspects of the position as indicated on QMS, OJT's and SOP's that apply.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 5–7 years of cost or general accounting experience; preferred experience at a factory/operational level.
• Knowledge of accounting principles in fixed assets, accounts payable, payroll, inventory control, financial reporting and general accounting.
• Knowledge of activity‑based costing/management and factory management systems/tools.
• Basic understanding of information systems function.
• Excellent communication skills required.
• Ability to manage a multi‑faceted department.
• Ability to work well with all employees.
• Must be a team player, have strong project leadership skills and be self‑directed.

The approximate pay range for this position is $160,000 to $190,000. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors such as knowledge, skills and abilities as well as geographic location.

Nestlé offers performance‑based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401(k) with company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position.

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