[Remote] Senior Finance Analyst (Remote)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Nestlé Health Science is hiring a Senior Finance Analyst to serve as a commercial finance business partner supporting profitable growth of its VMS portfolio across Europe, AOA, and LatAm. The role leads financial planning and forecasting, supports business planning and innovation initiatives, analyzes P&L performance, and provides actionable financial insights to cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Support product innovation and renovation initiatives through financial modeling and P&L scenario analysis
• Manage the full P&L budget in partnership with Sales and Marketing, including budget reviews, monthly forecast phasing, approval of budget adjustments, and Price vs. RIG analysis
• Collaborate with Finance Operations and Supply Chain teams to identify and implement cost optimization opportunities
• Support and ensure accurate monthly P&L forecasts through active participation in business planning and trade meetings, while maintaining forecast data within the FIT reporting tool
• Provide strategic financial guidance to cross-functional teams to drive an optimal manufacturing cost and product mix strategy
• Support Period End Close (PEC) activities by ensuring P&L accuracy and integrity, conducting variance analysis, developing financial reports, and preparing presentations to support business decision-making
• Continuously assess and improve financial processes and reporting practices, implementing enhancements to increase efficiency and effectiveness
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field required
• Minimum of 3-4 years of experience in Finance, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), and/or Accounting
• Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Demonstrated ability to interpret complex data, identify opportunities and risks, and communicate insights effectively
• Experience with SAP, BW, and advanced Excel tools, including PivotTables
• Strong understanding of the key drivers of product profitability and P&L performance
• Ability to analyze large datasets and present actionable insights in a concise, structured manner
• Knowledge of cost accounting principles and activity-based costing methodologies
• Proven ability to partner effectively across cross-functional teams and adapt quickly in a fast-paced, changing environment
• Results-oriented self-starter with a strong sense of initiative, intellectual curiosity, and an end-to-end business mindset
• Demonstrated commitment to delivering accurate financial analysis with first-time quality and providing thoughtful, value-added business insights
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence decision-making and drive business results
• This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship
• MBA preferred
• Experience within a consumer packaged goods (CPG) or manufacturing environment preferred
• Working knowledge of Nestlé Accounting Standards (NAS) preferred for internal candidates

Benefits

• Performance-based incentives
• 401k with company match
• Healthcare coverage

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