Named one of 'The World's Most Admired Food Companies' in Fortune magazine for fourteen consecutive years, Nestl? provides quality brands and products that bring flavor to life every day. From nutritious meals with LEAN CUISINE to baking traditions with NESTL? TOLL HOUSE, Nestl? USA makes delicious, convenient, and nutritious food and beverage products that make good living possible. That's what 'Nestl?. Good Food, Good Life' is all about. Well-known Nestl? USA brands include: NESTL? TOLL HOUSE, NESTL? NESQUIK, NESTL? COFFEE-MATE, STOUFFER'S, LEAN CUISINE, HOT POCKETS and LEAN POCKETS brand sandwiches, NESCAF?, NESTL? JUICY JUICE, BUITONI, DREYER'S/EDY'S, NESTL? CRUNCH, NESTL? BUTTERFINGER, WONKA, DIGIORNO, TOMBSTONE and CALIFORNIA PIZZA KITCHEN frozen pizza. Nestl? USA, with 2010 sales of $10.4 billion, is part of Nestl? S.A. in Vevey, Switzerland ' the world's largest food company with a commitment to Nutrition, Health & Wellness ' with 2010 sales of $105 billion. For product news and information, visit Nestleusa.com or NestleNewsroom.com. Nestl? is an 'Equal Opportunity Employer' and is looking for diversity in candidates for employment. EOE/MFDV. POSITION DESCRIPTION: This position gathers and interprets financial information effectively and forms data into meaningful and concise analyses while considering a broad range of interdependent issues. Identifies areas for change and makes recommendations while managing multiple demands and competing priorities. Manages individual process improvement projects within the CoC. Networks with other CoC analysts to define and implement best practices within the CoC and across all Business Units. At this level the analyst continues to develop his/her financial and technical skills and interacts with cross-functional teams throughout the organization. The analyst exercises good judgment, stays focused on results, and ensures the integrity of financial reporting in a fast-paced dynamic environment. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES -Perform Period End Close responsibilities. -Perform Reporting responsibilities for COC management and Divisions. -Perform Balance Sheet Reconciliations. -Perform Budget responsibilities. -Perform ad hoc analysis for COC management and Divisions. -Assist with the continued implementation of the Co-Pilot/Decision Support model for NUSA BU's. -Identify and implement Decision Support best practices across all NUSA BU's focused on quality and efficiency. -Participate on CoC and Decision Support project teams to deliver solutions to business issues or problems. Problem or issue identification may occur within the BU or result from Decision Support analysis in the CoC. TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES -Hands on knowledge of financial statements, including balance sheet, income statement, cash flow and footnotes thereto. -Hands on knowledge of US Generally Accepted Accounting Standards (US GAAP) or International Accounting Standards (IAS) assumptions, principles and constraints (i.e. economic equity, going concern, monetary unit, periodic reporting, historical cost, revenue recognition, matching, full disclosure, cost-benefit relationship, materiality, and conservatism. -Working knowledge of financial concepts and principles including cash flow, NPV, IRR, ROI, Economic Profit. -Nestle Accounting Standards (NAS) - for internal candidates. -Knowledge of the principles of cost accounting and activity-based costing. -Proven ability to perform balance sheet and profit loss account reconciliations and analysis. -Demonstrated ability to comply with policies and procedures. -Ability to perform analyses of variance between actual costs and budgeted/planned costs. -Basic financial modelling skills. -Computer skills: MS Windows, including intermediate Excel,Word, and basic PowerPoint) Essbase: and SAP experience. BASIC ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS -BA/BS with major or minor in Accounting or Finance, or BA/BS degree with coursework up to and including intermediate accounting -Minimum of 3 years experience in Accounting/Finance -Must be willing to travel on occasion -Strong financial and business analytical skills -Good project management skills EOE M/F/D/V Nestle is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is looking for diversity in candidates for employment. All candidates must apply online at NestleUSA.com/careers
