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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.

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**Job Summary:** The Senior Financial Analyst, will play a pivotal role in driving demand generation strategies for Nestlé Waters & Premium Beverages. This position requires a strong analytical mindset, excellent communication skills, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize demand planning and execution. The ideal candidate will leverage data-driven insights to inform decision-making and enhance the overall performance of the full NW&PB portfolio.

**Location:** Arlington, VA

Key Responsibilities:

1. **Target Management and Tracking:**

2. Monitor total Generating Demand spend for NW&PB Division (Trade Spend, Omni, PFME) to ensure delivery of topline and spend targets

3. Participates/manages key processes including monthly business planning, long-term strategy, annual volume planning, integrated commercial planning (ICP), SKU Rationalization and I&R, providing financial insights and ensuring plans are both ambitious and executable

4. Provide granular reporting on fund usage and status.

5. **Data Analysis & Insights:**

6. Analyze sales and market data to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement.

7. Develop and maintain dashboards and reports to track key performance indicators (KPIs) related to demand generation.

8. **Cross-Functional Collaboration**

9. Collaborate with sales, marketing, RGM, and supply chain teams to develop value-added GD plans.

10. Facilitate communication and collaboration across departments to drive project success.

11. **Strategy Development:**

12. Assist in the development and execution of demand generation strategies that align with business objectives.

13. Provide recommendations based on data analysis to optimize marketing campaigns and promotional activities.

14. **Continuous Improvement:**

15. Identify opportunities for process improvements in demand planning and execution.

16. Stay informed about industry trends and best practices to enhance the effectiveness of demand generation strategies.

Qualifications:

+ Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Economics, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred.

+ Minimum of 4 years of experience in Finance, , Analytics or a related field, preferably within the FMCG sector. (SRM experience preferred)

+ Strong analytical skills with proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, Tableau, or similar).

+ Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly to non-finance stakeholders.

+ Proven ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment.

+ Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to challenges.

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

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Job Requisition: 360784