Finance Co-Pilot Manager - Supply Chain (Remote)

Overview

Reporting to the Director of Supply Chain & Procurement Finance, the Manager, Finance Co-Pilot – Supply Chain serves as a trusted business partner for the Global Holistic Health business, a standalone business unit. This highly visible role leads Logistics and Procurement Finance support, driving cost efficiency, distribution and procurement savings, and financial integrity across the supply chain P&L.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong partnerships with Supply Chain, Logistics, and Procurement leaders, providing financial insights and analysis to drive business performance and operational efficiency.
• Lead financial analysis and reporting for Variable and Fixed Distribution, Procurement PPV, and Waste, identifying opportunities to improve profitability and reduce costs.
• Partner with Supply Chain and Procurement teams to support cost savings and network optimization initiatives, developing business cases and monitoring results against targets.
• Support the Monthly Business Planning (MBP) process for Supply Chain by coordinating cross-functional inputs, aligning assumptions, and driving continuous improvement.
• Develop Market Business Strategy (MBS) deliverables for Logistics, Procurement, and Waste, including financial assumptions, scenario planning, and long-term cost roadmaps.
• Execute Period End Close (PEC) activities, ensuring financial accuracy and P&L integrity, while providing variance analysis and actionable insights to support year-to-date performance and year-to-go forecasts.
• Maintain and enhance Supply Chain financial reporting and KPI dashboards to equip Supply Chain, Logistics, Procurement, and Finance leaders with actionable insights.
• Manage Logistics and Procurement savings and productivity pipelines, validating assumptions, tracking performance, and ensuring results are accurately reflected in forecasts.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to evaluate the financial impact of freight, warehousing, co-packing, and material cost changes, supporting informed business decisions.
• Support the transition of Supply Chain and Procurement activities from the TSA model to a fully independent standalone operating structure.
• Evaluate capital investments and supply chain initiatives through financial modeling, including NPV, IRR, payback, and return-on-investment analysis.
• Provide financial leadership and support for special projects, strategic initiatives, and ad hoc analyses as needed.
• Lead, coach, and develop one Senior Financial Analyst, fostering growth, accountability, and high performance.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related discipline required.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in Finance or Accounting, with experience supporting Supply Chain, Logistics, Manufacturing, or Procurement functions preferred.
• Strong understanding of financial regulations, accounting principles, and compliance requirements, including:
  • U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP) and/or International Accounting Standards (IAS)
  • Financial statement analysis (profit and loss, balance sheet, and cash flow reporting)
  • Corporate finance concepts such as cash flow, NPV, IRR, ROI, and economic profit
  • Strong understanding of P&L drivers and the ability to clearly communicate financial performance and business impacts
• Advanced financial modeling and analytical skills.
• Knowledge of cost accounting methodologies, including activity-based costing principles.
• Demonstrated business acumen with an end-to-end enterprise mindset and strong focus on results.
• Proven ability to interpret complex financial data, develop actionable insights, and recommend strategies that drive business performance.
• Strong leadership, critical thinking, and problem-solving capabilities, with a proactive and continuous improvement mindset.
• Ability to influence decisions through data-driven recommendations and effective cross-functional partnerships.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency with PowerPoint and Word.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate financial concepts for non-finance audiences.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated sound judgment, professionalism, and integrity in decision-making.

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA and/or professional finance or accounting certification (CPA, CMA, CFM, or CCE).
• Experience in the VMS, nutrition, consumer goods, food, or related industries.
• For internal candidates: experience with Nestlé Accounting Standards (NAS) and financial systems such as SAP GLOBE, Oracle FIT, BW, and Essbase/SmartView.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $125,000.00 to $135,000.00 per year
• Bonus eligibility: Yes
• 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 knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as geographic location. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at top of range.
• Performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, including 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.

Additional Information

• Job requisition: 424348
• Visa sponsorship: This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.
• Equal employment opportunity employer.