Senior Supply Chain Controlling Analyst (SC Finance Business Partner)

Job description / Role

Act as a trusted co-pilot within the Cluster Supply Chain team in the development of the strategic view of Supply Chain Operations. Provide visibility to costs related to the Supply Chain processes by driving relevant analysis and reporting (monitoring of the budget/forecasts/targets and controlling variances), ensuring adherence to financial and legal requirements as well as Nestlé Accounting Standards

A day in the life of...

- Challenge assumptions in seeking cost improvements in Supply Chain; seek, identify and support cost improvement opportunities, validate and review proposed savings
- Participate in supply network optimization studies
- Facilitate meaningful dialogue on Logistics Trade Terms and cost-to-serve trade-offs
- Coordinate reporting of actuals (including organizing and overseeing timeliness and accuracy of period-end close) and forecasts across Supply Chain
- Ensure transparency of the process; follow up and monitoring of progress to close gaps ensuring that financial policies, accounting standards and costing standards are followed
- Prepare and coordinate the Supply Chain budget
- Perform revisions or simulations if needed with focus on risks and opportunities for the function
- Ensure full transparency of strategic Supply Chain decisions on the organization (financial & non-financial)
- Ensure supplier payment terms are aligned to Nestle principles and accounting standards

Requirements

- BA/BS in Business/Finance
- CMA/CIMA preferred
- 3-6 years' experience in a previous Analytical/Audit/Costing/Accounting role - experience in FP&A preferred.
- Fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) industry experience.
- Proficiency in English and language of the market (where applicable)

About the Company

Nestle with headquarters in Vevey, Switzerland was founded in 1866 by Henri Nestle and is today the world's biggest food and beverage company. Sales for 2006 were CHF 98.5 bn, with a net profit of CHF 9 bn. We employ around 265,000 people and have factories or operations in almost every country in the world.

The Company's strategy is guided by several fundamental principles. Nestle's existing products grow through innovation and renovation while maintaining a balance in geographic activities and product lines. Long-term potential is never sacrificed for short-term performance. The Company's priority is to bring the best and most relevant products to people, wherever they are, whatever their needs, throughout their lives.