Position Snapshot

Location: La Tour-de-Peilz, Switzerland
Company: Cereal Partners Worldwide (CPW)
Act. Rate: Full-Time
Type of contract: Permanent contract

Start date: As soon as possible
Deadline for applications: 20.11.2024

What we offer at Nestlé CPW

Flexible combination of office-based and remote work. Please talk to us during the recruitment
process about what flexibility could look like for you!
Genuine opportunities for career and personal development
Modern “smart office” locations providing agile & collaborative workspaces
Dynamic international working environment
Attractive additional benefits

Position Summary

Established in 1990 and headquartered in Switzerland, CPW is a long-standing partnership between Nestlé and General Mills, bringing together the world-class capabilities of both companies. Cereal Partners Worldwide (CPW) is a leading global breakfast cereal company and the maker of Nestle Breakfast Cereals, including favorites such as NESQUIK®, FITNESS®, CHEERIOS® and CHOCAPIC®. With more than 50 brands to suit all ages and lifestyles globally, CPW strives to MAKE BREAKFAST BETTER with nutritious, tasty and convenient food that helps people start their day in the best possible way. CPW has a strong global network with 3,850 employees, 15 factories, a Global R&D network, and we operate in more than 130 markets. Visit wwww.nestle-cereals.com.

As a Global Operations and R&D Controller you will oversee and manage the global operational finance process. This role involves contributing to strategic plans and reviews, developing factory controllers, and being accountable for all Operations and R&D financial activities. You will also be responsible for preparing and coordinating the Long Term Plan, Annual Operations Plan, and monthly outlook, as well as identifying gap closing opportunities. This position plays a crucial role in the planning, organization, control, and completion of all financial activities related to Operations and R&D. This position will give you the opportunity to make a significant impact on the company's financial operations and performance globally.

We offer a dynamic, inclusive, and international working environment with many opportunities across different companies, functions, and regions. Don’t miss the opportunity to join us and work with different teams in an agile and diverse context.

A Day in the Life of a Global Ops and R&D Controller

• Strategically define Factory and Operation KPIs and proactively identify actions to close gaps, leading the monthly review meetings with region and global teams.
• Identify strategic opportunities through the future of operations and benchmarking to identify gaps and trigger cost improvement opportunities
• Play a crucial role in developing factory finance personnel through performance review and coaching.
• Assess waste elimination opportunities and report on expenditure
• Prepare and coordinate Operations and R&D budgets with management, while performing revisions or simulations if needed
• Evaluate capital investment plans and identify cost improvement opportunities.
• Lead ACE and DF Process, reviewing and challenging targets and assumptions.
• Drive cost optimization and competitiveness in both variable and fixed costs.

What will make you successful

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Strong prior experience in an Operations finance area, such as factories or supply chain, while any experience as a Business/Function Controller in a market would be a plus.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing, R&D, and MOGE processes and costing methodologies.
• Strategic thinking and decision making skills, combined with ability to influence without authority
• Strong organization, analysis, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work with multiple teams and cultures.
• Fluency in English (additional languages are a plus).

At Nestlé, we want to help shape a better and healthier world, inspire people to live healthier lives and deliver impact at a scale and pace that makes a difference. We do this by fostering a diverse, friendly, supportive, and collaborative environment, that creates positive disruption, embraces innovation, and empowers people and teams to win. We aim to hire friendly, respectful, inspiring people who care about the people’s lives that we touch every single day.

Be a force for good. Join Nestlé and visit us on www.nestle.com.

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