Sr Analyst, Financial Reporting

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As the Sr Financial Reporting Analyst, you will be responsible for reporting and analyzing the consolidated financial results of US16 (Nestle USA, Nestle Nutrition, and Nestle Professional) to local management and Nestle Group Management and providing support on financial reporting requirements to internal customers. In this role, you will work with cross-functional teams throughout the organization to ensure accurate and timely delivery of requirements and consistent use of Nestle reporting policies and systems.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Analyzes and reports consolidated financial results (monthly, quarterly, and annual). Users include local management and Nestle Group management. Works closely with the operating divisions and corporate functional groups, and business contacts at the worldwide headquarters.
• Conducts quarterly Balance Sheet reviews including analytical review and enquiries with management to ensure completeness, accuracy and compliance with Nestle Accounting Standards.
• Provides Magnitude financial reporting support and guidance to supported Nestle divisions as required.
• Gathers and interprets financial information effectively and forms data into meaningful and concise analyses while considering a broad range of interdependent issues.
• Responds to inquiries from various functional areas as needed and prepares and assists in the preparation of required reports for management.
• Leads and manages projects relating to financial reporting/accounting operations initiatives, as assigned, such as working capital analysis, impairment testing, and integration of acquisitions and/or disposals of businesses.
• Participates in continuous improvement activities using Nestle Continuous Excellence methodology such as performing walkthroughs of a particular reporting process, identifying areas for improvement and implementing the change through automation or transferring the process to a shared service center.
• Collaborate with organizational leaders to identify opportunities for process improvements, recommend process and system modifications, and develop standards for various reporting processes. Deliver tools and analysis to help drive the digital transformation in Finance.
• Train and coach finance users in adoption and implementation of analytical tools and address system issues identified by the business stakeholders.
• All other duties as assigned related to the project.

REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM EDUCATION LEVEL:

• Bachelor's degree required, with major in Accounting, CPA or equivalent designation desirable
• External/Internal Audit and Internal Controls experience preferred
• Minimum of 4 years experience in Accounting/Finance
• Solid understanding of US Generally Accepted Accounting Standards (US GAAP) and/or International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
• Strong communication skills both written and oral
• SAP system experience preferred

SKILLS:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent analytical aptitude with a proven ability to analyze/interpret data, including financial statements
• Well-organized, methodical thinker with excellent decision-making skills
• Strong and creative problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft office applications (e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple priorities
• Ability to work in a team-based environment, and interact cooperatively with internal and external customers
• Strong results-orientation

Requisition ID:325055

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