Senior Finance Analyst (Remote)
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 26, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 16, 2026. Nestlé scores A on the Alion truth index.
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:
As the Senior Financial Analyst, Commercial Finance Co-Pilot for Europe, AOA & LatAm, you will play a critical role in driving the profitable growth of the VMS portfolio by serving as a trusted financial business partner across multiple regions. Partnering closely with the Senior Finance Director and cross-functional teams including Marketing, Sales, Supply Chain, and Customer Supply Chain, you will deliver strategic financial insights that support informed decision-making and business performance.
In this highly collaborative role, you will lead financial planning and forecasting activities, support the Monthly Business Planning process, evaluate innovation initiatives, and drive forecast accuracy and overall P&L performance. You will provide timely analysis of spending trends, identify risks and opportunities, monitor actual results against budget, and proactively highlight potential variances to drive business optimization.
The role also involves assessing the financial impact of distribution opportunities, analyzing profitability across annual planning and forecasting cycles, and translating complex financial data into clear, actionable insights. Success in this position requires a strong analytical mindset, business acumen, and the ability to influence stakeholders through impactful reporting and recommendations. In addition, you will contribute to special projects and strategic initiatives that support the broader goals of the organization.
Key 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.
Experience & Education Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field required; MBA preferred.Minimum of 3-4 years of experience in Finance, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), and/or Accounting.
- Experience within a consumer packaged goods (CPG) or manufacturing environment preferred.
- 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.
- Working knowledge of Nestlé Accounting Standards (NAS) preferred for internal candidates.
- 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.
Salary: $90,000.00 to $105,000.00 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.
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. Learn more at https://www.nestlejobs.com/nestle-in-the-us-benefits
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 [email protected] 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.
Job Requisition: 423294
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:
As the Senior Financial Analyst, Commercial Finance Co-Pilot for Europe, AOA & LatAm, you will play a critical role in driving the profitable growth of the VMS portfolio by serving as a trusted financial business partner across multiple regions. Partnering closely with the Senior Finance Director and cross-functional teams including Marketing, Sales, Supply Chain, and Customer Supply Chain, you will deliver strategic financial insights that support informed decision-making and business performance.
In this highly collaborative role, you will lead financial planning and forecasting activities, support the Monthly Business Planning process, evaluate innovation initiatives, and drive forecast accuracy and overall P&L performance. You will provide timely analysis of spending trends, identify risks and opportunities, monitor actual results against budget, and proactively highlight potential variances to drive business optimization.
The role also involves assessing the financial impact of distribution opportunities, analyzing profitability across annual planning and forecasting cycles, and translating complex financial data into clear, actionable insights. Success in this position requires a strong analytical mindset, business acumen, and the ability to influence stakeholders through impactful reporting and recommendations. In addition, you will contribute to special projects and strategic initiatives that support the broader goals of the organization.
Key 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.
Experience & Education Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field required; MBA preferred.Minimum of 3-4 years of experience in Finance, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), and/or Accounting.
- Experience within a consumer packaged goods (CPG) or manufacturing environment preferred.
- 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.
- Working knowledge of Nestlé Accounting Standards (NAS) preferred for internal candidates.
- 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.
Salary: $90,000.00 to $105,000.00 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.
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. Learn more at https://www.nestlejobs.com/nestle-in-the-us-benefits
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 [email protected] 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.
Job Requisition: 423294