Finance Manager CoPilot- RGM

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At Nestle USA, we're all working towards the same goal - to delight and deliver for our consumers. With a rich portfolio of beloved brands, including DiGiorno, Toll House, and Coffee mate, in 97% of U.S. households, we have a unique opportunity - and responsibility - to be there for every moment in our consumers' lives.

Joining Nestle means becoming part of an inclusive workplace that inspires innovation, encourages strategic thinking and creativity, and celebrates your achievements. No matter where you work within the organization, you are empowered to challenge the status quo, embrace risk-taking, and pioneer new ideas. Our supportive and collaborative environment encourages bold ambitions and continuous learning so that everyone can grow and thrive.

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As the Division Sales Finance Manager, you will support Nestle USA's Global Culinary Kitchen (GCK) business unit. It provides fiduciary responsibility to the GCK P&L, specifically managing the total trade investment allocated within the market. The DSFM will partner closely with division sales and finance leadership to effectively manage against APEX targets, including Organic Growth, Profit and Market Share.

This role does not have direct reports.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare annual revenue and trade budget; strategically deploy targets at the retailer level in alignment with the division sales team.
• Facilitate the achievement of revenue and trade targets through regular monitoring of retailer plans. Drive action, when necessary, to close revenue gaps and/or prevent trade risks to the annual plan.
• Continuously improve trade investment and promotional efficiency through the evaluation of pre- and post-promotional analysis.
• Deliver accuracy in the annual and monthly forecast of revenue and trade spend. Reconcile monthly variances between forecast and actuals to identify gaps in forecasting practices.
• Lead the implementation of SRM (strategic revenue management) initiatives, including changes in price & promotional strategy, new pack architecture, etc.
• Partner with division sales team to deliver the annual commercial planning process. Align on the Y+1 price and promotional strategy; provide guidance on funding requirements to execute; ensure alignment with division leadership on financial implications.
• Provide objective visibility to division leadership team on business performance; shipments, consumption, market share.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree
• 5 years of finance experience and strong fundamentals on budgeting and forecasting
• Willingness to constantly learn, think critically and pragmatically solve problems
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time efficiently
• Ability to harmoniously work in a cross-functional team and negotiate solutions while maintaining financial rigor

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Previous experience in commercial/sales finance
• CPG/FMCG industry knowledge
• Solid understanding of syndicated data (Nielsen or IRI)
• Previous field finance experience

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