Sr Analyst Cost Accounting - Nestle
Holbrook, NY
About the Job
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 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 wellbeing.
Join us to innovate for impact and reimagine the future of health and nutrition for patients and consumers.
Position Summary:
Reporting to the Sr. Factory Controller, the Sr. Cost Analyst plays a vital role in maintaining standard cost in SAP and conducting financial and operational analyses related to material spend, inventory levels and utilization, Gross Margin, EBITDA, and other pertinent financial metrics. The Sr. Cost Analyst FP&A actively contributes to the ongoing generation of cost improvement ideas to drive enhanced business outcomes. As a member of the Supply Chain team, the Sr. Cost Analyst primarily supports the Cost Accounting Systems while also providing analytical support to the Global Procurement organization. This position will be onsite at our Holbrook, NY factory location.
Responsibilities:
+ Act as a Business partner for the factory management of a packaging site, providing support on all financial matters and participating in the Local Leadership Team
+ Ensure proper execution of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closings and prepare standard and non-standard journal entries in accordance with Nestlé Accounting Standards
+ Independently handle yearly cost planning (Annual Cost Estimate), monthly reporting, variance analysis and forecasting (Year End Estimate) for the site as well as planning and calculating production costs, transfer price revisions, and maintaining master data
+ Provide analytics to evaluate variances to standard. Provide explanations to the key drivers along with recommendations to improve costs. Communicate cost risks and opportunities to leadership
+ Proactively manage emerging risks and opportunities in cooperation with factory management
+ Prepare cost studies and profitability analyses for investment decisions and special evaluations (e.g., benchmarks)
+ Adhere to factory costing processes with Nestlé Costing Standards
+ Drive process optimization towards more digitalization and simplification, supporting the factory in TPM, NCE, and Lean Manufacturing initiatives
Requirements:
+ Bachelors Degree in Finance, Business, Accounting or comparable
+ Minimum of 3+ years of experience in Cost Accounting or Finance experience in the Consumer Packaged Goods or related industry
+ Strong Excel modeling and analytical skills
+ Must be proficient with Windows, Outlook, Microsoft Office Suite; Word, Power Point, etc.
Skills:
+ Strong ability to interpret data, identify and communicate potential opportunities and risks
+ Strong interpersonal skills and capability to contribute to a fast-paced team environment
+ Effective communication and ability to influence others to get results or develop solutions
+ Excellent organization and time management skills
+ Ability to maintain confidentiality and exhibit professionalism
+ Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams across the organization
+ Ability to maintain effectiveness during major changes in work tasks or the work environment; adjusting effectively to within new work structures, processes, requirements or cultures
+ Continuously seek ways to improve processes, while maintaining high quality standards
+ Is creative and intellectually curious; tries different and novel ways to solve obstacles
The approximate pay range for this position is $95,000- $105,000 base. 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.
Nestle 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 benefits packages may vary depending on the position. Learn more at:
About Us | Nestlé Careers (nestlejobs.com) (https://www.nestlejobs.com/nestle-in-the-us)
Requisition ID#321956
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 an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer seeking diversity in qualified applicants for employment. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, gender, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, perceived disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected status, as defined 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.
This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.
Review our applicant privacy notice before applying at https://www.nestlejobs.com/privacy
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 wellbeing.
Join us to innovate for impact and reimagine the future of health and nutrition for patients and consumers.
Position Summary:
Reporting to the Sr. Factory Controller, the Sr. Cost Analyst plays a vital role in maintaining standard cost in SAP and conducting financial and operational analyses related to material spend, inventory levels and utilization, Gross Margin, EBITDA, and other pertinent financial metrics. The Sr. Cost Analyst FP&A actively contributes to the ongoing generation of cost improvement ideas to drive enhanced business outcomes. As a member of the Supply Chain team, the Sr. Cost Analyst primarily supports the Cost Accounting Systems while also providing analytical support to the Global Procurement organization. This position will be onsite at our Holbrook, NY factory location.
Responsibilities:
+ Act as a Business partner for the factory management of a packaging site, providing support on all financial matters and participating in the Local Leadership Team
+ Ensure proper execution of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closings and prepare standard and non-standard journal entries in accordance with Nestlé Accounting Standards
+ Independently handle yearly cost planning (Annual Cost Estimate), monthly reporting, variance analysis and forecasting (Year End Estimate) for the site as well as planning and calculating production costs, transfer price revisions, and maintaining master data
+ Provide analytics to evaluate variances to standard. Provide explanations to the key drivers along with recommendations to improve costs. Communicate cost risks and opportunities to leadership
+ Proactively manage emerging risks and opportunities in cooperation with factory management
+ Prepare cost studies and profitability analyses for investment decisions and special evaluations (e.g., benchmarks)
+ Adhere to factory costing processes with Nestlé Costing Standards
+ Drive process optimization towards more digitalization and simplification, supporting the factory in TPM, NCE, and Lean Manufacturing initiatives
Requirements:
+ Bachelors Degree in Finance, Business, Accounting or comparable
+ Minimum of 3+ years of experience in Cost Accounting or Finance experience in the Consumer Packaged Goods or related industry
+ Strong Excel modeling and analytical skills
+ Must be proficient with Windows, Outlook, Microsoft Office Suite; Word, Power Point, etc.
Skills:
+ Strong ability to interpret data, identify and communicate potential opportunities and risks
+ Strong interpersonal skills and capability to contribute to a fast-paced team environment
+ Effective communication and ability to influence others to get results or develop solutions
+ Excellent organization and time management skills
+ Ability to maintain confidentiality and exhibit professionalism
+ Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams across the organization
+ Ability to maintain effectiveness during major changes in work tasks or the work environment; adjusting effectively to within new work structures, processes, requirements or cultures
+ Continuously seek ways to improve processes, while maintaining high quality standards
+ Is creative and intellectually curious; tries different and novel ways to solve obstacles
The approximate pay range for this position is $95,000- $105,000 base. 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.
Nestle 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 benefits packages may vary depending on the position. Learn more at:
About Us | Nestlé Careers (nestlejobs.com) (https://www.nestlejobs.com/nestle-in-the-us)
Requisition ID#321956
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 an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer seeking diversity in qualified applicants for employment. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, gender, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, perceived disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected status, as defined 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.
This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.
Review our applicant privacy notice before applying at https://www.nestlejobs.com/privacy
Source : Nestle