[Hiring] Finance Co-Pilot Manager @Nestle Operational Services Worldwide SA

Role Description

Reporting to the Director of Supply Chain & Procurement Finance, the Manager, Finance Co-Pilot - Supply Chain serves as a trusted business partner for the Global Holistic Health business, a standalone business unit. This highly visible role leads Logistics and Procurement Finance support, driving cost efficiency, distribution and procurement savings, and financial integrity across the supply chain P&L.

As the primary finance partner to Supply Chain and Procurement leaders, you will provide strategic financial guidance, insights, and decision support across key areas including:

• Variable and fixed distribution costs
• Procurement purchase price variance (PPV)
• Waste

You will own the monthly close and forecasting processes, deliver actionable variance analysis, and support key planning cycles, including MBP and MBS. In addition, you will evaluate and influence initiatives focused on network optimization, waste reduction, and procurement savings, helping to unlock value and improve business performance.

Success in this role requires a strong analytical mindset and the ability to translate complex financial data into clear, actionable recommendations. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional stakeholders, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial analysis while communicating business insights to both finance and non-finance leaders. This position is ideal for a strategic thinker who thrives in a fast-paced environment, builds strong partnerships, and helps drive informed decision-making across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related discipline required
• An MBA and/or professional finance or accounting certification (CPA, CMA, CFM, or CCE) is preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in Finance or Accounting, with experience supporting Supply Chain, Logistics, Manufacturing, or Procurement functions preferred
• Experience in the VMS, nutrition, consumer goods, food, or related industries preferred
• Strong understanding of financial regulations, accounting principles, and compliance requirements
• Demonstrated business acumen with an end-to-end enterprise mindset and a strong focus on results
• Proven ability to interpret complex financial data, develop actionable insights, and recommend strategies that drive business performance
• Strong leadership, critical thinking, and problem-solving capabilities
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Strong organizational and time-management skills

Requirements

• Strong understanding of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP) and/or International Accounting Standards (IAS)
• Financial statement analysis, including profit and loss, balance sheet, and cash flow reporting
• Corporate finance concepts such as cash flow, NPV, IRR, ROI, and economic profit
• Advanced financial modeling and analytical skills
• Knowledge of cost accounting methodologies, including activity-based costing principles
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency with PowerPoint and Word
• For internal candidates, experience with Nestlé Accounting Standards (NAS) and financial systems such as SAP GLOBE, Oracle FIT, BW, and Essbase/SmartView preferred

Benefits

• Salary: $125,000.00 to $135,000.00 per year
• Bonus Eligibility: Yes
• Performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package
• 401k with company match
• Healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits