Financial Analyst - Accounting Operations

Full Time
Arlington, VA
Posted
Job description
Foods people love. Brands people trust. And a career that nourishes your future like no other.

If you're driven by the passion to do something meaningful that changes lives, Nestlé is the place for you. Nestlé USA is one of seven operating companies that make up Nestlé’s presence in the United States. We're in 97% of American homes, and as the leading food and beverage company, our goals are to continue to deliver quality food and beverage products, strengthen our local communities, and reduce our environmental and climate impact.

We’re determined to challenge the status quo and be better tomorrow than we are today. As individuals and teams, we embrace our entrepreneurial culture and have created a workplace where collaboration is essential, courage is rewarded, speed is expected, and agility is the norm to delight our consumers every single day. Here, you will find limitless opportunities to learn and advance your career and feel empowered to succeed in the workplace and beyond. Because our focus is not only on nourishing our customers, but also about enriching you.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

Nestlé's Finance function delivers value above and beyond just financial reporting and analysis. Our role as strategic business partners is to drive decision-making, translate insights into meaningful actions, and enable great ideas to come to life. As part of a global organization with a long-standing legacy, there is no shortage of opportunities to directly impact our consumers. We're committed to seeing a vision and helping the business achieve its potential by providing knowledge, expertise, and stewardship that transcends the traditional scope of finance roles. A healthy appetite for growth and learning is essential to our success; our tight-knit community embraces a mindset of continuous improvement to deepen our understanding of the business and drive real performance. As a member of our team, you will support some of the world's most well-known brands, and embark on a career journey that enriches and accelerates your development.

As a member of the Accounting Operations function and the broader Chief Accounting Office, the Financial Analyst - Accounting Operations plays a key role in ensuring the accuracy of Nestle’s financial statements. The position will work with one or more operating companies in the U.S. market and have responsibility for their shared service accounting operations. The position is a primary contact between the market company and our shared service provider, NBS.

Primary Responsibilities
  • Operate as a key Accounting Operations point of contact for one or more U.S. operating companies
  • Oversee or execute period end close (PEC) activities
  • Prepare complex financial analysis
  • Ensure accuracy of balance sheet through analysis and consistent follow through
  • Review and direct work prepared by NBS
  • Prepare and present various financial report
  • Review and action global Key Risk and Key Performance indicators
  • Monitor cost center postings for accuracy
  • Approve intercompany billings related to assigned operating companies
  • Safeguard internal control environment, including SAP role assignments and segregation of duties
  • Oversee periodic financial reporting prepared by NBS to ensure timeliness and accuracy
  • Support financial audits and compliance reviews
  • Drive special projects that enhance quality and efficiency through digital transformation

Skills
  • Understand and use agile and design thinking principles for everyday work
  • Ability to influence without authority across diverse teams and stakeholders
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Analytical aptitude with a proven ability to analyze/interpret data
  • Take initiative and operate with little supervision
  • Emphasis on documentation and automation
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple priorities
  • Passion for solving complex problems and generating cross-functional solutions
  • Ideal candidate is a results driven self-starter who can think independently, collaborate with a team, and has a strong desire to make a difference
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree with major in Accounting
  • CPA or similar designation desirable
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in general accounting and/or finance
  • Proficient user of SAP or similar ERP system
  • Proficient user of Microsoft Applications (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
  • Basic understanding of International Financial Reporting Standards
  • Ability and willingness to embrace change and deliver continuous process improvement
Requisition ID: 230357

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 an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer seeking diversity in qualified applicants for employment. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, gender, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, perceived disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected status, as defined 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 accommodations@nestle.com or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-800-321-6467.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

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