Sales Finance Manager - Nestlé Professional

Job description

Good Food, Good Life is the very essence of Nestlé. The Nestlé Company was founded in 1867 by Henri Nestlé. Today, over 150 years later, we are recognized as the world's largest Food and Beverage Company employing around 280,000 people and have factories or operations in almost every country in the world. Nestlé Professional is the market leader in the dispensed beverage and culinary category. Our customers include market leaders in foodservice operations, healthcare and distribution. As a company, we support your personal growth with a people-focused culture and a flexible and diverse working environment. Find out why , There is more to Life at Nestlé…

We offer you:
· Great comprehensive benefits package including Health and Dental benefits that start on day one.
· Excellent training and development programs as well as opportunities to grow within the company.
· Comprehensive Total Rewards Package and Company Matched Retirement Plan.
Major Responsibilities:
· Assist Sales Teams in contract negotiation and pricing:
· Prepare analysis (including but not limited to customer trends, size of prize, optimum product mix) to determine pricing and trade program for the customer.
· Where appropriate, accompany Sales Teams in face-to-face customer meetings for negotiations.
· Conduct pre and post evaluation of trade program.
· Assist Sales Teams in Customer Business Reviews and where appropriate accompany Sales Teams in face-to-face meetings.
· Lead Business Planning and Forecasting from a Sales Finance perspective for Sales.
· Lead financial analysis related to Sales, such as: Customer Contribution Statement, sales reporting and analysis (year-to-date actual vs. target and vs. prior year), Trade Assets Throughput, pre and post evaluation of trade spend, customer mix and product mix within the customer.
· Ad Hoc – participate in ad hoc projects and analysis, including business portfolio optimization
· Ensure compliance such that business teams are following processes, measurements and controls, specifically:
· Go to Market Guidelines
· Nestlé Accounting Standards
· Terms and Conditions of Sale
· Nestlé Sales Policy
· Travel and Expense Policy
Qualifications:
· A university degree in Business or Finance, MBA is an asset.
· 8 - 10 years of collective progressive experience covering multiple aspects of finance.
· Minimum of 2- 5 years in sales or category finance management.
· Commercial understanding is critical and cross functional experience is required.
· Highly developed leadership competencies in change management, strategic thinking, effective communication and leading/developing people.
· Mastery in the following professional/technical competencies: using analytics to drive insight, relevant business processes, internal control systems, financial modeling, risk management.
· Advanced experience in MS Excel & PowerPoint. SAP experience an asset.
· Knowledge of P&L levers and previous experience with Trade Management.
· Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including presentation skills to non-financial user.
· A strong problem solver and decision maker with an essential balance of strategic skills and the drive and tenacity to drill into the detail.
· Demonstrated ability to prioritize with discipline and purpose.

Please note; Education Verification, Reference Checks and Criminal Background Checks will be administered on suitably qualified candidates.

If you believe you have the profile we are looking for and you want to make your mark in the World's Largest Food and Beverage Company, we look forward to hearing from you!

Nestlé is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. If you are selected to participate in the recruitment process, please inform Human Resources of any accommodations you may require. Nestlé will work with you in an effort to ensure that you are able to fully participate in the process.

We thank you for your interest in this opportunity; however only those
individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.

The closing date for this position is June 25, 2018