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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)

Requisition ID#321956 

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