Sr. Analyst Finance Co-Pilot (Cost Controller)
At a glance
Senior Accounting role at Nestlé. St. Louis · $81,400–$116,406 base.
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What you'll do
- Track capital project budgets, cash forecasts and adjustments across the project lifecycle
- Audit construction progress, verify project costs and bring projects through timely financial closeout
- Use project schedules in completion-cost forecasts and support earned value reviews
- Check contracts, purchase orders and invoices for cost accuracy and financial compliance
- Protect construction assets through inventory checks, warehouse oversight and governance reviews
What you bring
- A bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, finance, engineering or a related area
- At least five years across general or cost accounting, controls, budgeting or variance analysis
- Two or more years working with capital or construction projects
Who this fits
This senior finance role suits someone who can partner with project, procurement and finance teams on capital spending and controls. You should be willing to travel, typically around thirty percent annually and up to fifty percent for limited periods. Visa sponsorship is unavailable.
From the employer
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.
Position Summary
As a Senior Financial Analyst, Co‑Pilot, you’ll serve as a key financial partner to the Capital Project Team, supporting a multi‑million‑dollar investment portfolio for Nestlé Purina North America. You’ll manage project budgets, monitor expenditures, and maintain strong financial controls throughout the project lifecycle. This role works closely with End‑to‑End leaders, Project Engineering, scheduling, procurement, and finance leadership to ensure projects stay on budget through accurate forecasting, cost oversight, and informed decision‑making. By delivering actionable insights and ensuring compliance with financial standards, you will enable the successful execution of strategic capital initiatives.
Travel is an important part of this role, with an expected average of 30% travel annually. During major project implementations or other high-priority business initiatives, travel requirements may increase to as much as 50% for limited periods of time.
- Oversee and manage the full capital project budget, including cost reporting, cash flow projections, and budget adjustments
- Conduct cost‑assurance activities, including auditing field construction progress and managing timely project closeout
- Integrate project schedules into Estimate at Completion (EAC) forecasts and support earned value management to connect cost and schedule
- Review and approve contracts, purchase orders, and invoices to ensure cost assurance, compliance, and financial accuracy
- Collaborate cross‑functionally with Procurement, Legal, Tax, and other stakeholders to ensure compliance and best‑practice deployment
- Ensure strong financial controls and governance, including adherence to Capital Investment Standards, accounting policies, and change‑management processes
- Safeguard Assets Under Construction (AUC) through inventory oversight, warehouse compliance, and governance gate participation
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, Engineering, or a related field
- 5+ years of experience in General Accounting, Cost Accounting, Internal Controls, Budgeting, and/or Variance Analysis
- 2+ years of experience with capital and/or construction projects
Other
- 3+ years of advanced Microsoft Excel functionality experience (ex. pivot tables, v-lookup, and logical formatting) is preferred
- Experience with Smartsheets is preferred
- Experience with Microsoft PowerBI is preferred
- Experience with SAP is preferred
- Willingness to travel up to 50% of the time
Don’t meet all the qualifications listed under “other”? These are preferred, but not required. When you apply for a role with Nestlé Purina, we ensure that individual confidentiality is held to the highest regard. We are intentional about creating an inclusive workplace for everyone. We consider our associates our most valuable assets. Please apply for full consideration.
Salary: $81,400.50 to $116,406.00 per year
Bonus Eligibility: Yes
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 knowledge, skills and abilities as well as geographic location. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at top of range.
Nestlé 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 https://www.nestlejobs.com/nestle-in-the-us-benefits
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.
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This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.
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Job Requisition: 422438