Senior Finance Manager - Contract Manufacturing | Operations Finance

Foods you love. Brands you trust. And a career that empowers you to grow. 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. This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship. POSITION SUMMARY The Senior Finance Manager is the financial leader of our Contract Manufacturing organization—a high-impact, dual-mandate role that combines strategic business partnering with ownership of financial delivery. You will serve as the Co-Pilot to the Vice President of Contract Manufacturing, helping shape strategy, frame the decisions that matter, and connect financial outcomes to operational and commercial levers across a complex Co-Manufacturing network. In parallel, you will own the integrity of the numbers: forecasting, cost savings, master data, controls, and compliance. You will lead a small, talented finance team—developing team members and setting the standard for analytical quality and business partnering—while driving the digital and process transformation that makes the function faster, smarter, and more capable over time. This role partners closely with Contract Manufacturing, Operations Finance, and Senior Leadership. It is built for a finance leader who can demonstrate financial rigor and governance with the influence to drive measurable business results. JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES Strategic Business Partnering & Co-Pilot to the Vice President of Contract Manufacturing — Act as the trusted financial advisor and Co-Pilot to the VP. Bring forward-looking insight, frame trade-offs, pressure-test assumptions, and influence strategy, investment, and cost decisions. Translate financial performance into a clear narrative for senior leadership and governance forums. Cost Savings & Value Creation — Own the delivery of validated, well-governed cost savings across sourcing, negotiation, and savings projects—ensuring reliable timing and clear financial visibility throughout the year. Partner with Procurement and Operations Finance to build and proactively manage a multi-year savings pipeline, and ensure savings are accurately reflected against the P&L in current and future years. Forecasting & Decision Support — Own forecasting for cost of production and related drivers across the Co-Manufacturing network. Establish a baseline for forecast accuracy, implement KPIs to track and improve it, and deliver scenario and risk/opportunity analysis that informs sound, timely decisions. Financial Delivery & Master Data — Ensure rigor and integrity across month-end close, scorecards, Bill of Materials (BOM), and master data. Provide analysis on obsolete materials—identifying trends and root causes behind raw and pack write-offs by division and co-manufacturer—and quantify the controllable opportunity. Internal Controls & Compliance — Strengthen the control environment and ensure ongoing compliance readiness. Maintain compliance-ready documentation across processes, controls, and risks; conduct periodic self-assessments to identify and close gaps; and address prior findings with sustainable corrective actions ahead of formal reviews. Foster a culture of transparency, governance, and continuous improvement. Digital Enablement & Transformation &m…

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