Manager Finance

At Nestle Health Science, we believe that nutrition, science, and wellness must merge, not collide. Here, we embrace the intrinsic connections of these three pillars, harnessing their collective strength to empower healthier lives. Our broad product portfolio includes renowned brands like Garden of Life, Nature's Bounty, Vital Proteins, Orgain, Nuun, BOOST, Carnation Breakfast Essentials, Peptamen, Compleat Organic Blends, and more. We also have extensive pharmaceutical expertise, offering innovative medicines that aim to prevent, manage, and treat gastrointestinal and metabolic-related diseases.

At Nestle Health Science, we bring our best for better lives. Our people are challenged to bring fresh, diverse views and make bold moves to empower healthier lives through nutrition. We know brilliant ideas can come from anyone, anywhere. Here we embrace the entrepreneurial spirit and collaborate with teams that champion focused and forward thinking. We are committed to fostering professional growth and celebrating the achievements of our people along the way. We offer dynamic career paths, robust development, opportunities to learn from talented colleagues around the globe, and benefits that support physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing.

Join us to innovate for impact and reimagine the future of health and nutrition for patients and consumers.

POSITION SUMMARY :

The Manager, Finance Co-Pilot will collaborate with the Finance Head of the Nestle Product Technology Center (NPTC) for Nestle Health Science (NHSc) to establish and manage global project-specific budgets. This role will oversee cost allocation across NHSc categories, ensuring accurate reporting and forecasting while facilitating the budget process. Key responsibilities include analyzing actual spending versus budget, enhancing monitoring and reporting efficiency in collaboration with Portfolio Management and NHSc businesses, and providing timely financial insights to the NPTC Leadership Team to track R&D objectives and portfolio performance.

This position will significantly enhance financial oversight, improve decision-making, and streamline processes across NHSc by fostering collaboration with other Finance teams. Additionally, leading the knowledge management process will ensure compliance and effective document management, contributing to a culture of continuous improvement within the finance function. Ultimately, this role is vital for driving financial accountability and supporting the strategic goals of NHSc's R&D initiatives.

This is a hybrid role requiring 50% on-site work in our Bridgewater, NJ headquarters.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Collaborate with NPTC NHSc Finance Head to establish and control Project budget for NPTC NHSc, maintaining accurate reporting within NHSc NPTC Leadership team and across categories by leveraging I2L (Resource Planning) data analysis and reporting (including PCA in Management Letter)
• Obtain and deliver insights to NPTC Leadership Team, and NHSc Business Co-Pilots regarding I&R Financials and R&D Costs towards Business P&L (iNNS, OGC, %CMC, %COP1), to understand Return of Investment (ROI) and how accretive / dilutive the portfolio is
• Prepare and circulate R&D Cost Report by Category (or any other criteria) including R&D Intensity
• Provide Finance Monitoring and reporting of Idea Generation, Knowledge, and R&D Support project types
• Provide communication of budgeting cycle for quarter-end and preliminary next-year budget regarding Project Specific costs
• Lead R&D Times structure for the NHSc R&D Organization in all its locations, including non-SAP environment and enable data for internal / external audits
• On a monthly basis, prepare Finance review meeting with the different R&D Leaders

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The approximate pay range for this position is $120,000- $130,000 base. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as geographic location.

Nestle offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k with company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Incentives and / or benefits packages may vary depending on the position. Learn more at :

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