Foods you love. Brands you trust. And a career that empowers you to grow. 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. Joining Nestlé means becoming part of an inclusive workplace that inspires innovation, encourages strategic thinking and creativity, and celebrates your achievements. No matter where you work within the organization, you are empowered to challenge the status quo, embrace risk-taking, and pioneer new ideas. Our supportive and collaborative environment encourages bold ambitions and continuous learning so that everyone can grow and thrive. _This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship._ **Position Summary:** This role serves as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for supporting the Accounts Payable components of the Source-to-Pay (S2P) end-to-end process for all operating companies within North America. The Financial Analyst will execute both operational and process improvement initiatives, driving positive financial impact and participating in projects through implementation. **Primary Responsibilities:** + Develop and execute data analytics solutions to improve Nestlé's financial position and ensure timely payments in accordance with vendor agreements. + Participate in cross-functional teams to implement improvement initiatives across the S2P end-to-end process, driving efficiencies and economies of scale. + Analyze escalations related to invoicing and payment issues, identify actions for resolution, and implement solutions with internal and external stakeholders. + Assist the Accounts Payable Supervisor in day-to-day operations for internal and external payables teams. + Serve as an escalation point for operational issues, working with BPO and CoS partners to analyze transactional data. + Contribute to continuous improvement activities, including design, impact assessment, testing, training, and operational execution within the Payables function. + Adhere to risk and control processes to ensure effective execution and address internal and external risks, including fraud. **Requirements and Minimum Education Level:** + Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration, or equivalent experience (at least 4 years of relevant professional-level experience). + 3+ years of experience in Accounts Payable or related finance, accounting, or procurement positions. + Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including advanced Excel (vlookups, pivot tables, macros) and/or Access. + Experience with PowerBI, BusinessObjects, or other reporting/data analytics/automation tools. + Experience working in SAP or other enterprise resource planning systems. + Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. + Excellent customer service and communication skills, both written and verbal. + Ability to work independently and under pressure to meet deadlines. + Detail-oriented with the ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment. **Skills:** + Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. + Strong customer service and communication skills. + Problem solver with a continuous improvement mindset. + Ability to assess facts and derive actions from them. + Ability to work independently and under pressure to meet deadlines. + Responsive to quick requests, short deadlines, and/or competing priorities. + Ability to lead projects and work in cross-functional teams as well as independently. + Detail-oriented with the ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment. Job ID: 339829 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 Nestlé. 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. Nestlé seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you’ll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestlé home. The Nestlé Companies are an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer seeking diversity in qualified applicants for employment. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, gender, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, perceived disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected status, as defined 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. This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship. Review our applicant privacy notice before applying at https://www.nestlejobs.com/privacy