Senior Finance Analyst - Operations

Nestle • Arlington, VA • 2h ago

Foods you love. Brands you trust. And a career that empowers you to grow.

At Nestlé USA, we're all working towards the same goal - to delight and deliver for our consumers. With a rich portfolio of beloved brands, including DiGiorno, Toll House, and Coffee mate, in 97% of U.S. households, we have a unique opportunity - and responsibility - to be there for every moment in our consumers' lives.

Joining Nestlé means becoming part of an inclusive workplace that inspires innovation, encourages strategic thinking and creativity, and celebrates your achievements. No matter where you work within the organization, you are empowered to challenge the status quo, embrace risk-taking, and pioneer new ideas. Our supportive and collaborative environment encourages bold ambitions and continuous learning so that everyone can grow and thrive.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

Position Summary

The Senior Finance Analyst - Operations serves as a strategic finance co-pilot to the Nutrition Co-Manufacturing (CoMan) team. In this role, you will provide forward-looking financial insight, planning, and decision support to the CoMan leadership team while partnering closely with Nutrition and Global Culinary Kitchen (GCK) business teams.

This role is highly cross-functional and works in close collaboration with TAG (Technical Applications Group) and Nutrition Factory Controllers to drive cost transparency, operational efficiency, and informed business decisions across the value chain.

Key Responsibilities

Co-Manufacturing (CoMan) Finance Support

Act as the primary finance partner to the Head of the Nutrition Co-Manufacturing team, delivering timely, accurate, and actionable financial insights

Plan, analyze, and monitor Cost of Production, identifying risks and opportunities to improve financial performance

Identify, track, and report on cost improvement initiatives and operational efficiency opportunities

Support financial evaluations for projects, including Make vs. Buy analyses and investment decision support

PRO (Production Related Overheads)

Analyze Nutrition PRO and develop summary PRO reporting for each business (Babyfood, Dry Milk, Outshine), supported by detailed schedules and expense category analysis

Investigate and clearly explain unexpected or abnormal expenses to stakeholders

Maintain account reconciliations related to inventory provisions

Update Waste and PRO forecasts for all Nutrition businesses in Oracle as part of the Operational Forecast (OF) process

Ensure ongoing accuracy and maintenance of business-specific WBSs (Work Breakdown Structures), cost centers, and allocation rules

Commercial & Cross-Functional Partnership

Partner closely with Division Co-Pilots and FP&A to track Operating Forecasts against targets and explain actuals vs. forecast variances

Communicate risks and opportunities (R&Os) to highlight trends and enable timely, data-driven decision-making throughout the year

Represent Finance on cross-functional task forces, including new product launches and other strategic business initiatives

Qualifications

Required

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field

Minimum of 4 years of professional experience in finance related roles

Strong understanding of P&L management and accounting principles, including budgeting, forecasting, and performance reporting

Proven ability to synthesize complex data from multiple sources into clear, actionable insights

Strong business partnering skills with the ability to communicate effectively across functions

Self-starter mindset with a continuous improvement orientation

Ability to manage competing priorities and multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced environment

Experience working with SAP or other ERP systems

Preferred

Experience supporting manufacturing or operations-focused environments

Why This Role

High-visibility partnership with senior operations leadership

Broad exposure across manufacturing, commercial finance, and strategic initiatives

Opportunity to influence cost structure, investment decisions, and operational performance

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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 accommodations@nestle.com or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-800-321-6467.

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