Finance Manager Co-Pilot
Nestlé Health Science, Bridgewater, MA, United States
Position Summary
The Operations Decision Support finance manager provides comprehensive financial support across manufacturing operations, including internal factory costs, co‑manufacturing operations and transfer pricing activities. The role translates operational performance into clear financial outcomes and delivers actionable insights that directly impact the P&L.
Key Responsibilities
Lead monthly period‑end close activities and management reporting for factory and co‑manufacturing costs, including variance analysis, risks & opportunities, and cost‑of‑production forecasting.
Own the annual budget and dynamic COGS forecast including fixed and product‑related overheads, ensuring clear assumptions and controls. Partner cross‑functionally to support budget ownership.
Develop SKU costings and profitability analyses to support pricing, sourcing and portfolio decisions.
Ensure P&L financial integrity/accuracy, perform variance analysis to inform future forecasting (YTD performance/YTG forecasting).
Partner with internal stakeholders to maintain consistency and accuracy in transfer pricing‑related analysis and reporting.
Drive continuous improvement in reporting, forecasting and financial processes.
Skills & Qualifications
Strong P&L and cost accounting foundation; budgeting, forecasting, period close, and management reporting experience.
Proven cross‑functional partnering and executive‑ready communication; able to synthesize complex data into actionable insights.
Strong process orientation with a continuous improvement mindset; ensures clear assumptions, controls, and documentation.
Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and competing priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills; SAP or other ERP experience required.
Demonstrates critical thinking and analytical problem‑solving skills.
Partners and communicates effectively across functions and with upper levels of management.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field required (MBA/CPA a plus).
5+ years of progressive finance experience (manufacturing/CPG environment preferred), including P&L and/or cost finance.
Advanced financial modeling and proficiency in Excel; experience building executive‑facing presentations.
SAP proficiency (or comparable ERP) and comfort working with large, complex data sets.
Background in consumer products, manufacturing environment a plus.
Proficient in Excel, including advanced functions and data analysis capabilities.
Familiarity with SAP software and experience utilizing its features for financial analysis and reporting purposes.
Advanced financial modeling skills.
Knowledge of the principles of cost accounting and activity‑based costing.
Pay and Incentives
The approximate pay range for this position is $110,000 to $135,000. Nestlé offers performance‑based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401(k) with company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits.
Employee Referral Incentive: $1,500
Equal Employment Opportunity
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, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. The position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
Contact us at accommodations@nestle.com or dial 711 to request special accommodations.
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The Operations Decision Support finance manager provides comprehensive financial support across manufacturing operations, including internal factory costs, co‑manufacturing operations and transfer pricing activities. The role translates operational performance into clear financial outcomes and delivers actionable insights that directly impact the P&L.
Key Responsibilities
Lead monthly period‑end close activities and management reporting for factory and co‑manufacturing costs, including variance analysis, risks & opportunities, and cost‑of‑production forecasting.
Own the annual budget and dynamic COGS forecast including fixed and product‑related overheads, ensuring clear assumptions and controls. Partner cross‑functionally to support budget ownership.
Develop SKU costings and profitability analyses to support pricing, sourcing and portfolio decisions.
Ensure P&L financial integrity/accuracy, perform variance analysis to inform future forecasting (YTD performance/YTG forecasting).
Partner with internal stakeholders to maintain consistency and accuracy in transfer pricing‑related analysis and reporting.
Drive continuous improvement in reporting, forecasting and financial processes.
Skills & Qualifications
Strong P&L and cost accounting foundation; budgeting, forecasting, period close, and management reporting experience.
Proven cross‑functional partnering and executive‑ready communication; able to synthesize complex data into actionable insights.
Strong process orientation with a continuous improvement mindset; ensures clear assumptions, controls, and documentation.
Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and competing priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills; SAP or other ERP experience required.
Demonstrates critical thinking and analytical problem‑solving skills.
Partners and communicates effectively across functions and with upper levels of management.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field required (MBA/CPA a plus).
5+ years of progressive finance experience (manufacturing/CPG environment preferred), including P&L and/or cost finance.
Advanced financial modeling and proficiency in Excel; experience building executive‑facing presentations.
SAP proficiency (or comparable ERP) and comfort working with large, complex data sets.
Background in consumer products, manufacturing environment a plus.
Proficient in Excel, including advanced functions and data analysis capabilities.
Familiarity with SAP software and experience utilizing its features for financial analysis and reporting purposes.
Advanced financial modeling skills.
Knowledge of the principles of cost accounting and activity‑based costing.
Pay and Incentives
The approximate pay range for this position is $110,000 to $135,000. Nestlé offers performance‑based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401(k) with company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits.
Employee Referral Incentive: $1,500
Equal Employment Opportunity
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, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. The position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
Contact us at accommodations@nestle.com or dial 711 to request special accommodations.
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