Senior Finance Manager - Contract Manufacturing Operations Finance

Overview: In this role you will co-pilot the VP of Contract Manufacturing, shaping strategy and tying financial outcomes to operational and commercial levers across a complex co-manufacturing network. You'll own forecasting, cost savings, master data, controls, and compliance, while leading a finance team and driving digital transformation to boost efficiency and insight. You'll partner with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to deliver measurable business impact and governance. This is a high-impact finance leadership role at Nestlé's Contract Manufacturing organization. Compensation /

Benefits: 401k with company matchhealthcare coverageperformance-based incentivesbonus eligibilitycompetitive total rewards package

Responsibilities: Strategic financial partnering and Co-Pilot to the VP of Contract Manufacturing, translating performance into senior leadership narratives Delivery of validated cost savings across sourcing, negotiation, and projects with clear financial visibility Forecasting for cost of production and related drivers; establish accuracy KPIs and scenario analyses Ensure rigor across month-end close, BOM, master data, and write-off analysis with root-cause insights Strengthen internal controls and compliance readiness; drive continuous improvement Lead digital enablement and transformation, champion SAP-based solutions and automation Recruit, coach, and develop the Contract Manufacturing Finance team and foster an inclusive culture

Key requirements: CPA, CMA, CFM, CCE, or MBAFood/CPG/manufacturing industry experience Strong US GAAP knowledge and cost accounting/ABCs; NAS familiarity for internal candidates Fluency in cash flow, NPV, IRR, ROI, Economic Profit; ability to model P&L drivers Ability to design KPIs that drive performance; strong analytical framing Advanced Excel and Power Point; deep SAP experience; Power BI and analytics tools; bias toward automation Experience leading process transformation and continuous improvement at scale Strategic influence and partnership with senior leadership Clear, structured communication; executive-level presentation skills Collaborative and inclusive leadership; talent developmentSAPExcel Power BI