Senior Factory Controller

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POSITION SUMMARY:

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Finance Leader to take charge of the financial operations at our Schaumburg, IL manufacturing site. In this role, you will serve as the trusted custodian of stewardship and governance for the facility, working closely with the Factory Manager and Factory Leadership Teams, as well as the Operations Controller for NUSA.

As the accountable individual for all factory financial matters, you will play a crucial role in shaping the vision, organization, practices, and initiatives/projects of the facility. Your fact-based decision-making skills will drive both short-term objectives and long-term strategic initiatives. By providing visibility and accurate forecasts of costs related to factory processes through comprehensive analysis and reporting, you will ensure effective budget monitoring and control of variances. Additionally, you will ensure compliance with financial legal requirements and Nestle Accounting Standards (NAS).

This role is instrumental in driving financial excellence and ensuring the overall success of our manufacturing operations. This is a fully onsite role at our supported factory locations.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBITLITES:

* Cash Flow & Continuous Improvement - Identify, drive and deliver cost improvement opportunities, be an active contributor to improvement projects and initiatives, validate, review and track proposed savings. Challenge assumptions for cost improvements in factory based on internal and external benchmark information on factory performance and costs. Actively drive improvement activities within the factory and ensure activities are in alignment with business Operational Master Plan

* Reporting and Analytics - Manage and interpret factory reporting of actuals and forecasts for the factory and key outside stakeholders; ensure transparency, accuracy and timeliness of this process; follow up and monitoring of progress to close gaps, ensuring Nestle financial policies, Accounting Standards and Costing Standards are followed by promoting ownership of data at source

* Strategic Evaluations - Identify and lead strategic financial analysis relating to major or strategic decisions related to the factory to ensure full transparency of costs and non-financial implications

* Business Planning - Drive business planning; manage the overall factory budget with factory management team as well as being the critical liaison between factory and Corporate/Commercial Teams in the business planning process. Perform forecasts, revisions or simulations if needed

* Capital Investments - Develop, control and ensure robust evaluations of capital investment plans and requests including post CAPEX evaluations

* Internal Controls - Ensure clear control and visibility of assets and liabilities, including the development, implementation and compliance with internal controls in all areas. Accountable for Segregation of Duties (SODs) and assessment of compensating control effectiveness. This includes establishing a solid and periodic monitoring of the internal controls effectiveness and appropriately escalating business risks

* Performance Management, Development and Talent - Coach and develop the factory personnel with focus on finance individuals & team including career and succession planning. Ensure factory finance personnel are meeting/exceeding performance expectations.

* Knowledge Transfer - Drive clear understanding of financial key figures, costing and business impact within and outside the factory, including organizing training sessions for non-specialists

* Compliance - Manage routine audit activities within the factory to ensure compliance on critical areas e.g. NAS, Costing Standards, statutory accounting/tax, OPEX guideline and appropriately escalate business risks. As the Champion of compliance & risk management for the site is the key contact for internal and external audits within the factory

* People Management- Manage Cost Accounting Manager, Associate Operational Buyer, 2 F&C Associates, and an F&C Intern.

MINUMUM EDUCATION & REQUIREMENTS:

* Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or similar degree

* 5+ yrs of finance leadership experience with 7+ years of experience in cost or general accounting

* Knowledge of accounting principles in fixed assets, accounts payable, payroll, inventory control, financial reporting and general accounting

* Knowledge of activity based cost accounting /management and factory management systems/tools

* Advanced experience with MS Office Suite, with emphasis on Excel

* Experience with Oracle and/or SAP

* Demonstrated experience in effectively managing and leading others

* Basic understanding of information systems function

SKILLS:

* Strong team player with excellent project leadership skills and ability to work independently

* Influential communicator with the ability to drive change and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization

* Ability to manage a multi-faceted department

REQUISITION ID:

366731

The approximate pay range for this position is $142,000 to $180,000. 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 benefit packages may vary depending on the position. Learn more at About Us | Nestle Careers (nestlejobs.com)

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