Finance Co-Pilot Manager - Supply Chain

The Finance Co-Pilot Manager role supports the Global Holistic Health business unit by partnering closely with Supply Chain leadership. Reporting to the Director of Supply Chain & Procurement Finance, this position drives cost efficiency, distribution and procurement savings, and supply chain financial integrity across the relevant P&L.

Role Overview

Serve as a trusted business partner for the Global Holistic Health business unit. Lead Logistics and Procurement Finance support, including financial analysis, reporting, planning support, period close execution, KPI governance, and leadership of a Senior Financial Analyst.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain partnerships with Supply Chain, Logistics, and Procurement leaders, delivering financial insights and analysis to support 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 on cost savings and network optimization initiatives, developing business cases and tracking outcomes 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, with variance analysis and actionable insights for year-to-date performance and year-to-go forecasts.
• Maintain and enhance supply chain financial reporting and KPI dashboards to provide Supply Chain, Logistics, Procurement, and Finance leaders with decision-ready insights.
• Manage Logistics and Procurement savings and productivity pipelines by validating assumptions, tracking performance, and ensuring forecast accuracy.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to evaluate the financial impact of changes in freight, warehousing, co-packing, and material costs to enable informed 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 for special projects, strategic initiatives, and ad hoc analyses as needed.
• Lead, coach, and develop one Senior Financial Analyst, supporting growth, accountability, and high performance.
• Champion continuous improvement and digital innovation, guiding process simplification and technology adoption while influencing stakeholders through business transformation.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related discipline required.
• Minimum 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 US GAAP and/or IAS.
• Strong understanding of financial statement analysis, including profit and loss, balance sheet, and cash flow reporting.
• Strong understanding of corporate finance concepts such as cash flow, NPV, IRR, ROI, and economic profit.
• Advanced financial modeling and analytical skills.
• Knowledge of cost accounting methodologies, including activity-based costing principles.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, with proficiency in PowerPoint and Word.
• Strong leadership, critical thinking, and problem-solving capabilities with a proactive, continuous improvement mindset.
• Ability to influence decisions through data-driven recommendations and cross-functional partnerships.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate financial concepts for non-finance audiences.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills to prioritize multiple responsibilities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated sound judgment, professionalism, and integrity in decision-making.
• Proven ability to lead effectively in a transformational environment, demonstrating agility, adaptability, and strategic leadership.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Technologies

• Microsoft Excel
• PowerPoint
• Word
• SAP GLOBE
• Oracle FIT
• BW
• Essbase/SmartView

Location

Holbrook, NY (remote)

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary: USD 125,000 - 135,000 per year
• Bonus eligibility: Yes
• 401(k): with company match
• Healthcare coverage
• Other benefits: a broad range of other benefits
• Performance-based incentives

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, and geographic location. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at the top of range.

Additional Information

• Job requisition: 424348
• Visa sponsorship: This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.