Business Unit Control Manager

Company: Nestl-- Purina
Location: Saint Louis
Posted on: May 24, 2025

Job Description:

Driven by integrity and united by the people-and-pet bond, we find strong purpose in the work we do and an even greater joy in those we get to work alongside. Together, we harness the expertise of our long-standing tradition of excellence to embrace possibility and continuously push to do what's never been done before in pet care. Discover your purpose and fuel your passions when you bring your love of pets to a team that prides itself on the power of togetherness-We are Proudly Connected. Purely Driven.

The information below covers the role requirements, expected candidate experience, and accompanying qualifications.

Position Summary

Our finance team embodies honesty, authenticity, and accountability in every aspect of our work. We believe in the significance of every contribution and proactively work together to shape the financial landscape of the pet care industry. Working alongside senior leadership, our teams benefit from ongoing development opportunities and using technology to achieve our goals. With a focus on prioritizing work-life balance, our team thrives both personally and professionally. Join our dynamic and collaborative finance team as we strive towards our shared mission of enriching the lives of pets and the people who love them. As a Business Unit Control Manager, you're responsible for managing the finance function within Nestl-- Purina PetCare Global Resources. Come prepared to lead the management of staff, the accounting process, and adherence to organization standards while collaborating with Nestl-- Purina PetCare US, and the broader Nestl-- Finance community.

Manage the day-to-day financial activities including assistance with preparation, review, and rollup of budgets and forecasts, financial postings, journal entry processing, intercompany payment processing, system feeds, documentation, and archiving
Ensure financial integrity by following standard operational procedures, local and international accounting rules, tax, and legal requirements
Follow Nestl-- Accounting Standards for all aspects of accounting, inventory, and Fixed Assets
Support Nestl-- International and local external audits and compliance throughout the institution
Support Capital Investment process, inventory, and asset handling according to organization standards
Support budget & forecast process, cost element, and project level following organization guidelines
Support Procure to Pay process as it relates to the financials, KPI's, and overall compliance
Lead accounting related aspects of systems cross-functionally
Support and consult cost center owners, Functional Managers, and Project Managers in planning, purchasing, and accounting topics

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Finance/Accounting or related field from an accredited Institution
7+ years of finance experience with emphasis on co-piloting or HQ finance functions and 3+ of those years in people management

Other

CPA and/or Master's degree is preferred
Ability to use end-to-end business tools like SAP/BW is preferred
Background in Research & Development is preferred
Experience with PowerBi is preferred
Advanced skills in Excel is preferred

The approximate pay range for this position is $105,000 - $156,000. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to background, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as geographic location of the position. Nestl-- offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k with Company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position. Learn more at About Us - Nestl-- Careers (nestlejobs.com).

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

To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestl--. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestl-- seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you'll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestl-- home.

The Nestl-- Companies are equal employment opportunity employers. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at accommodations@nestle.com or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-800-321-6467.

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Job Requisition: 352706

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