Finance Associate Co-Pilot

Finance Associate

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 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: As the Finance Associate, you will assist the Finance function and R&D Leadership Team on budget management to track delivery of Nutrition & Health R&D objectives and portfolio output within budget and plans. You will ensure process efficiencies, implement improvements, and maintain an effective and compliant control environment. This role works closely with other Finance teams within Nutrition & Health and the broader R&D Community to create synergies and common WOWs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist Finance Lead in planning and coordinating R&D Budget (Internal and External), maintaining cost control and accurate reporting within Nutrition & Health Leadership team and across Categories by leveraging I2L, data analysis and reporting (including PCA in Management Letter).
• Support E2E Fixed Asset Management process, from control on CAPEX Envelope, to timely capitalization of assets and Depreciation simulations.
• Assist Finance Lead on obtain insights regarding I&R Financials and R&D Costs towards Business P&L ( iNNS, %CMC, %COP1), to understand Return of Investment (ROI) and how accretive/dilutive the portfolio is.
• Provide communication of budgeting cycle for quarter end and preliminary next-year budget.
• On a monthly basis, prepare budget review meetings with the different R&D Leaders.
• Conduct ongoing support to the Finance Lead, track relevant information, deliver on ad-hoc requests and create appropriate analysis.
• Adhere to auditable processes and compliance.
• Assist with special projects and other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Master Degree in Business, Finance, or related field process oriented.
• Proficiency in prompting and usage of AI tools (Co-Pilot)
• Proficiency in Power queries and DAX and Power-bi Dashboard development.
• High level of proficiency in Microsoft Package (Excel, PowerPoint and Word) is required.
• Preferred Skills: Speed, independence, curiosity, proactivity, and willingness to learn are essential. Ability to receive feedback from different stakeholders and translate/apply them in the different ways of working. Strong team player able to communicate complex business decisions to a diverse audience. Highly proficient communication skills (both verbal & written) to effectively communicate with all levels of personnel. Ability to provide constructive feedback to enable process improvements. Organization and ability to effectively manage and prioritize workload to meet business needs. Innovative and process orientated mentality with strong data management and analytical abilities. Proven ability to develop and maintain solid intra- and inter-departmental / cross-functional relationships. Ability to draw conclusions and make decisions with incomplete and ambiguous data.

The approximate pay range for this position is $80,000 to $95,000. 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 including but not limited to knowledge, skills and abilities as well as geographic location. 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.

It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace. To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestlé. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestlé seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you'll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestlé home. The Nestlé Companies are equal employment opportunity employers. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: View phone number on click.appcast.io. This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.