Cdi Finance Controller

In Nestlé R&D, we are committed to developing innovative food, drink and nutritional products to improve quality of life and contribute to a healthier future. The 3,900 people who work for us around the world - from scientists and engineers to regulatory experts and chefs - are key to our success. Research contributes to the company's growth and enables the rapid development of products and services that benefit our consumers and our planet.

The Nestlé R&D Center located in the Loire Valley in Tours (France), is part of the Nestlé Institute of Agricultural Sciences within the Nestlé Research Organization whose main center is in Lausanne, Switzerland. Nestlé Research combines fundamental science at the highest level, high-end analytical platforms leveraged by all research teams, and strong capabilities to accelerate the translation of science into innovation. The Plant Science team builds knowledge on strategic crops with the aim of developing new plant materials to deliver quality products through better and sustainable farming.

**Position snapshot**:

- Permanent position
- Location: Tours (37)
- Holder of a superior studies degree (Master Degree)
- Experience in Finance (min. 5 years)
- Attractive package, caring management, flexible working hours or remote work, allow you to evolve in a pleasant environment. You benefit from training throughout your career, aimed at promoting your development towards different roles within the Group.

**Position summary**:
At Nestlé in France, our employees and company performance are measured by the concrete and positive contributions of everyone on its environment.

As a Finance controller, manage consistent financial planning, forecasting, analysis, and reporting activities to support management. Manage Opex and Capex budget and drive the yearly budget exercises and forecast, including salary budget. Ensure compliance with corporate and legal standards, as well as internal control. Manage contracts for IP related project. Represent Finance locally and coordinate local contracts. Able to lead projects locally in collaboration with Finance community.

**A day in the life of a finance controller**

**Act as Finance & Control site representative**

**OPEX**:
Prepare, Coordinate and Control budget for the site, forecast for Nestle Institute of Agricultural Scientist Departement of Plant Sciences (Site, Businesses, or Institutes & Hosted Units) for Opex including salaries.

Perform monthly, quarterly closing, according to Nestle Account Standards.

Reporting process to managers / Institute Head, / finance head / Headquarters (Management Letter Account)

Validate costs via Webform linked Asset scrap, vendor creation changes etc.., Purchase requests etc..

**COMPLIANCE**:
Ensure compliance of site in term of Finance / Procurement / Asset management etc. according to local, Nestlé Account Standards and audit rules - implement and control compliance of the site.

**TAX CREDIT**:
Prepare and coordinate tax credit on research in partnership with project leader and external advisory.

**CAPEX**:
Coordinate & manage CAPEX process (budget preparation, submission, compliance with Research & Developement guidelines, etc. )

**CONTRACT MANAGEMENT**:
Manage site outsourcing contracts (R&D contracts linked to projects)

**LOCAL SITE ACTIVITIES**:
Management services (coordinate local contracts and ensure compliance)

Lead locally process improvement projects & ad hoc requests in close collaboration with Centre Of Competencies Finance France and Switzerland.

**What will make you successful**:
**Required Qualifications**:
Experience in working in an operational unit.

Expert in Finance & Cost controlling

Project management skills

**Languages**:
Fluent in French & English

**Specific requirements**:
Good knowledge in SAP (Finance/Control)

Good knowledge of Microsoft Office

Expert level in Microsoft Excel

**Other competencies**:
Ability to work with Top Management

Ability to work independently with initiative.

Strong organizational & planning skills

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