Senior Finance Manager - Contract Manufacturing Operations Finance

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Senior Finance Manager - Contract Manufacturing Operations Finance

Overview: In this role you will co-pilot the VP of Contract Manufacturing, shaping strategy and tying financial outcomes to operational and commercial levers across a complex co-manufacturing network. You'll own forecasting, cost savings, master data, controls, and compliance, while leading a finance team and driving digital transformation to boost efficiency and insight. You'll partner with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to deliver measurable business impact and governance. This is a high-impact finance leadership role at Nestlé's Contract Manufacturing organization. Compensation / Benefits 401k with company matchhealthcare coverageperformance-based incentivesbonus eligibilitycompetitive total rewards package

Responsibilities:

Strategic financial partnering and Co-Pilot to the VP of Contract Manufacturing, translating performance into senior leadership narratives
Delivery of validated cost savings across sourcing, negotiation, and projects with clear financial visibility
Forecasting for cost of production and related drivers; establish accuracy KPIs and scenario analyses
Ensure rigor across month-end close, BOM, master data, and write-off analysis with root-cause insights
Strengthen internal controls and compliance readiness; drive continuous improvement
Lead digital enablement and transformation, champion SAP-based solutions and automation
Recruit, coach, and develop the Contract Manufacturing Finance team and foster an inclusive culture

Key requirements:

CPA, CMA, CFM, CCE, or MBAFood/CPG/manufacturing industry experience
Strong US GAAP knowledge and cost accounting/ABCs; NAS familiarity for internal candidates
Fluency in cash flow, NPV, IRR, ROI, Economic Profit; ability to model P&L drivers
Ability to design KPIs that drive performance; strong analytical framing
Advanced Excel and PowerPoint; deep SAP experience; Power BI and analytics tools; bias toward automation
Experience leading process transformation and continuous improvement at scale
Strategic influence and partnership with senior leadership
Clear, structured communication; executive-level presentation skills
Collaborative and inclusive leadership; talent developmentSAPExcelPower BI

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