Finance Manager Co-Pilot

Foods you love. Brands you trust. And a career that empowers you to grow.

At Nestlé 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 Nestlé 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.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

This leadership role serves as the primary finance partner for Product Fixed Marketing Expense (PFME) and Consumer Price Reductions (Coupons) across Nestlé USA, Nutrition, and Nestlé Waters & Premium Beverages.

You will lead a Finance Decision Support team that enables data‑driven decisions for approximately 100 marketers, influencing how marketing investments are planned, optimized, and measured. This role plays a critical part in ensuring financial rigor, strong controls, and measurable ROI across marketing spend—while partnering closely with Marketing, Procurement, IT, and Corporate Finance leaders.

• Lead and develop a geographically distributed team
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and professional growth
• Elevate the team’s impact through process optimization, standardization, and best‑practice sharing

• Lead annual PFME budget planning at both divisional and corporate levels
• Partner with Marketing leaders to review budgets, identify risks and opportunities, and support strategic trade‑offs
• Deliver accurate forecasting of marketing spend with clear reconciliation to P&L results
• Allocate corporate marketing programs to divisions and operating companies
• Drive efficiency through process improvements that reduce rework and increase efficiency

• Ensure accurate and timely PFME and Coupon P&L recognition
• Maintain compliance with Nestlé Accounting Standards, Advertising & Promotion guidelines, and best practices
• Serve as the primary finance contact for PFME and Coupon audits
• Provide oversight and controls of Marketing roles

• Provide strategic analysis to improve the effectiveness and ROI of PFME and Coupon investments
• Translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights for senior leaders
• Partner with Corporate CME to enhance analytics, tools, and adoption of spend‑effectiveness measures

• BA/BS in Accounting or Finance (or equivalent coursework through Intermediate Accounting)
• 5+ years of progressive experience in Accounting and/or Finance, ideally with exposure to Marketing Finance
• Demonstrated ability to balance strategic thinking with hands‑on execution

• Proven people leadership and the ability to influence across functions
• Strong financial, analytical, and business acumen with a track record of turning insights into action
• Executive‑level communication and presentation skills
• Naturally curious, results‑oriented, and comfortable operating in a complex, matrixed environment

This is a high‑visibility opportunity to shape how marketing investments drive business performance, lead a talented finance team, and partner closely with senior stakeholders across the organization. You’ll have real influence—both on financial outcomes and on how decisions are made.

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