Finance Associate

Position Snapshot
Business areas: Nestle Canada 
Job title: Finance Associate 
Location: London, Ontario

Position Summary 
We are looking for a Finance Associate to join our finance teams. For your first rotation you will be based out of our Factory in downtown London, Ontario. This role is a 3-year rotational program where you will be responsible for core Finance functions through various rotations in both our factory and office settings. You will gain experience in the Nestlé Finance core functions, build your business acumen, leadership capabilities, support your development and long-term success at Nestlé.

A little bit about us 
Good Food, Good Life is the very essence of Nestlé. This philosophy can be traced back to our beginnings. The Nestlé Company was founded in 1867 by Henri Nestlé, who developed the first milk-based baby formula. Today, over 150 years later, we are recognized as the world’s largest Food and Beverage Company employing around 280,000 people and have factories or operations in almost every country in the world. Nestlé Canada has a wide variety of food, beverage and nutrition products to help you and your family live happier and healthier lives including: Gerber and Good Start, Nescafé, KitKat, Smarties, Aero, Delissio, Häagen-Dazs, Boost, Purina, and Nestlé Waters. Nestlé Canada supports your personal growth with a people-focused culture and a flexible and diverse working environment. Our aim is to create a unique career experience for talented young professionals like you. Join us to find out why, There is more to Life at Nestlé…

A day in the life of a Finance Associate
As a Finance Associate, you will be exposed to core business process and systems to gain an understanding of the integrated nature of the Nestlé business cycle. Here at Nestlé we believe through rotations of the following teams allows future leaders have a better understanding of the entire Financial process:

Factory Finance: 

• Understand the manufacturing processes and how finance plays a key role in cost management
• Learn the Nestle Costing Standard for Manufacturing and gain a deep understanding of the manufacturing conversion process

Operations Finance: 

• Provide analysis and guidance on Procurement & Distribution Cost, to category finance, operations, purchasing and logistics
• Interact with cross functional groups, create budget models, develop “what if” scenarios, identify cost savings opportunities, prepare and interpret monthly P&L cost analyses and make presentations

Corporate Finance: 

• Work collaboratively with above market share service organizations 
• Understand how Nestle Canada Financials are reported to our Headquarters in Switzerland

Sales Finance: 

• Gain exposure to trade management from both a top-level and lower level perspective
• Learn how funds are managed, tracked, evaluated and established

What will make you successful?
As the successful candidate, you will be the champion for the brand throughout the organization so you will need to drive innovation with new or unique solutions and inspire people around you while being proactive. You can already see the story behind the numbers and will have the opportunity to act like an owner by creating value for our brands and customers. You are highly organized individual who isn’t afraid to ask questions, be continuously curious and inquisitive. You will also:

• Undergraduate degree in Business with a concentration in at least one of the related disciplines: Accounting, Finance, Economics, or any other related discipline.
• Past internship/Co-op experience in a CPG industry is a plus.  
• Maintaining a GPA of a minimum 3.0 and above is considered an asset.
• Have strong communication, analytical, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated and results focused. 
• Agile, innovative, and intellectually curious.
• Fast learner, and must be comfortable working within a dynamic, challenging environment.
• Strong computer proficiency (PowerPoint, Word, Excel).
• Bilingualism (English and French) considered an asset.

We have a friendly, supportive team with a coaching and mentoring environment. There are real opportunities for future development and progression – this really could be a move towards the exciting Financial career you’ve always wanted. 

What you need to know  

• Applications close on October 16, 2024
• If you are selected to move forward in the process, you will be contacted for a video interview by October 16, 2024
• You will have access to excellent training and development programs as well as opportunities to grow within the company.   
• Through your term, you will receive developmental feedback to ensure that you are learning and understanding the importance of Sales within the world’s largest food company.   
• You will also build your business acumen and leadership capabilities and support your development and long-term success. 

    
The closing date for applications is October 16, 2024. We will be considering applicants as they apply, so please don’t delay in submitting your application. 
     
Nestlé is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. ?If you are selected to participate in the recruitment process, please inform Human Resources of any accommodations you may require.?Nestlé will work with you in an effort to ensure that you are able to fully participate in the process.

We are Nestlé, the largest food and beverage company. We are 308,000 employees strong driven by the purpose of enhancing the quality of life and contributing to a healthier future. Our values are rooted in respect: respect for ourselves, respect for others, respect for diversity and respect for our future. With more than CHF 91.4 billion sales in 2018, we have an expansive presence with 413 factories in more than 85 countries. We believe our people are our most important asset, so we'll offer you a dynamic inclusive international working environment with many opportunities across different businesses, functions and geographies, working with diverse teams and cultures. Want to learn more? Visit us at www.nestle.com.