Sr. Financial Analyst Co-Pilot

About the role

The Senior Financial Analyst (Co-Pilot) is a critical role in bringing this model to life for the Global Culinary Kitchen (GCK) division. Reporting to the Sr Manager, FP&A (GCK), this role remains embedded with the business as a dedicated finance partner, sitting with the business it supports and turning disciplined planning and analysis into decision-ready insights that shape business outcomes. Operating within the Business Co-Piloting pillar, this role leverages the central FP&A engine and digital backbone — standardized ways of working, tools, and best practices — to help unlock value for the business. This is a highly visible individual-contributor role for an analyst who thrives close to the business, enjoys partnering directly with commercial and finance stakeholders, and is motivated by influence and impact.

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Financial Analyst to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will provide advanced financial analysis and support to drive critical business decisions. You will work closely with cross-functional teams and senior leaders to deliver actionable insights and recommendations that enhance business profitability and performance.

Job Requisition: 423953. This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Financial Analysis & Support: Provide advanced financial analysis to proactively manage and advise on critical business decisions.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Deliver relevant, actionable analyses and recommendations to internal stakeholders, including brand/category teams and finance partners.
• P&L Management: Dive deep into the P&L structure and cost drivers, partnering with cross-functional teams to drive results, ensure alignment, and improve business profitability.
• Business Influence: Influence category/brand business partners to drive decisions that will improve performance and help the business meet or exceed objectives.
• Decision Support: Provide insights and support a fact-based decision-making process based on the current business environment, challenging new strategies/projects, as well as the status quo.
• Business Planning: Participate in key processes including monthly business planning, long-term strategy, annual volume planning, integrated commercial planning (ICP), SKU Rationalization, and Innovation & Renovation (I&R). Provide financial insights and ensure plans are both ambitious and executable. Co-lead and champion actions and projects that improve operating costs or grow sustainable business profitably.
• Projects: Support financials for brand Innovation & Renovation product & project launches. Perform financial modeling and counseling to drive profitable growth. Champion cost-savings initiatives for brand/category. Perform due diligence for new initiatives. Conduct sensitivity and incremental cost/benefit decision analyses. Build financial models and provide analytical support for business initiatives.
• Reporting & Analysis: Provide accurate and timely financial information and analyses, making and/or implementing sound recommendations to grow business profitability and optimize the brand's existing portfolio. Use knowledge and understanding of total delivered cost structure and E2E cross-functional implications to support business decision-making. Communicate complex financial information and concepts to both financial and cross-functional leaders to support and influence decision-making. Establish and facilitate process development and build and maintain financial models to support them. Identify, analyze, and communicate trends and issues affecting the business, identifying risks and opportunities.

Qualifications

• University Degree (BA/BS), preferably in Accounting or Finance.
• Minimum 4 years of related work experience.
• Demonstrated critical thinking and analytical problem-solving skills.
• Self-starter with initiative, inquisitive, and quick to learn the specifics of the business; ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to build networks and credibility within a team.
• Business partnership and ability to communicate clearly to non-finance audiences.
• Superior execution, prioritization, and time management skills in a changing environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient understanding of P&L concepts and management accounting principles.
• Intermediate financial modeling skills.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word; working knowledge of SAP.

Pay

Salary: $93,610.57 to $133,866.90 per year. Bonus Eligibility: Yes. 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. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at top of range.

Benefits

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.