Finance Associate Co-Pilot

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At Nestlé USA, we’re all working towards the same goal – to delight and deliver for our consumers. With a rich portfolio of beloved brands, including DiGiorno, Toll House, and Coffee mate, in 97% of U.S. households, we have a unique opportunity – and responsibility – to be there for every moment in our consumers’ lives.

Joining Nestlé means becoming part of an inclusive workplace that inspires innovation, encourages strategic thinking and creativity, and celebrates your achievements. No matter where you work within the organization, you are empowered to challenge the status quo, embrace risk-taking, and pioneer new ideas. Our supportive and collaborative environment encourages bold ambitions and continuous learning so that everyone can grow and thrive.

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As the Finance Associate, you will be responsible for supporting Marketing Spend Source to Pay processes across the Nestle USA businesses. You will provide support through P.O. creation, invoice approval, and payment reporting. The creation of P.O.s for PFME (Product Fixed Marketing Expenditures) is an important aspect of this job along with resolving parked and blocked invoices. In addition, you will help report on and develop actions to improve key metrics related to Marketing Spend.

As the Finance Associate, you will have significant cross functional partnership with marketing, finance, accounts payable, and procurement functions.

General Responsibilities:

MARKETING SPEND SOURCE TO PAY SUPPORT

• Create new Purchase Requisitions for all PFME services and contracts incorporating requirements for spend type accuracy, tax code accuracy, brand budget allocation, vendor documentation and other audit requirements
• Monitor status and tracking of PREQ approval timeline and completion of P.O. documentation sent to vendor and marketing
• Approve invoices related to marketing spend P.O.s
• Resolve parked invoices including liasion with marketing on issues with invoice details and amounts
• Update Accounts Payable, Marketing, and finance teams on status of resolution
  
  

MARKETING TRAINING AND GUIDANCE

• Provide guidance and training to Marketing budget owners on PFME procurement process and responsibilities including requirements for P.O. creation, contacts for vendor master management, contacts for payment updates, guidance to vendors on procurement best practices
• Provide Monthly and Annual Timeline Communication to marketing on deadlines related to spending for both marketing and their vendors
• Provide sample communication to marketing to use for their discussions with vendors on Nestle requirements
• Act as the key contact for marketing for inquiries about the PFME procurement process
  
  

MARKETING SPEND SOURCE TO PAY METRICS REPORTING

Provide reporting on

• PFME PO creation status, invoice payment status, and PO closure
• PFME Source to Pay end to end turn around
• PFME invoice approval status and turn around
• PFME blocked invoice status, trends, and root causes
• Work in collaboration with Accounts Payable, Procurement, and Marketing teams on root cause analysis of blocked invoices and establish actions to improve metrics
  
  

Qualifications:

• BA/BS with major or minor in Accounting or Finance preferred
• Minimum of 1 year experience, preferably in Accounting/Finance
• Work effectively within a team environment
• Clearly and effectively communicate with others in written and verbal form
• Strong knowledge of MS Office, including Excel
  
  

It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace.

To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestlé. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestlé seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you’ll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestlé home.

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Job Requisition: 397935

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