Business Area: Nestlé UK – UK&I Delivery Team (T-HUB)

Some of our other fantastic benefits

• 17 % car allowance, up to a maximum of £13,000.00 per year.
• Potential, discretionary annual bonus.
• Generous pension scheme – up to 12% contribution from Nestle.
• 12 flexible days on top of 25-day holiday entitlement.
• 2 paid volunteering days.
• A focus on personal development and growth.

Although this is a full-time opportunity, please speak to us about what flexibility means to you as we are always open to discuss individual’s flexible working needs, don’t let this stop you from applying.

We are recruiting for a Decision Support Lead to join Nestlé and make a major impact on the UK&I Delivery Team that is transitioning to Transport Hub (T-HUB) ways of working this year. This is a permanent opportunity which will report into the Head of Delivery.

The UK&I Delivery Team has responsibility for the buying, planning and executing of transport for all domestic flows including factories, DCs, customers, pallets, inbound R&P, co-manufacturers and co packing for all categories.

The 24/7, 364-day team supports business KPIs of service, cost and sustainability and ensures efficient and effective ways of working across the UK&I network, working collaboratively with our internal and external stakeholders to achieve this.

During this year the team will adapt new ways of working, process and system functionality by transitioning to THUB methodology: this role is critical to the success and optimisation of this change programme.

If you are looking for a development opportunity that will allow you to utilise your current expertise whilst build knowledge and also embed & support news ways of working this could be the right position for you.

We take pride in championing inclusion and diversity. We proudly signed the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter, are committed to Disability Confidence, and have been recognised as a Times Top 50 Employer for gender equality for three consecutive years. Additionally, we are a headline partner of Diversity and Inclusion in grocery.

Your impact

Ultimately, you will be responsible for the timely production and distribution of accurate finance information summaries for the UK&I T-Hub.

You will ensure proper coordination & communicate with Nestrade, NBS, THUB Finance copilot and the UK&I market; making it a great opportunity to connect with stakeholders beyond the UK market.

There will be further responsibilities around budgeting, tracking and calculation of standards and the reconciliation vs. actual performance.

Your other key responsibilities will include:

• Tracking of performance KPIs and preparation of KPI dashboard, including tracking of drivers and categories allocation. Provide input to the quarterly review process for the tracking and control of standard rates vs. actual spend.
• Savings vs. Baseline tracking. Support cost improvement opportunities, validate and review proposed savings. Control of new projects resulting from savings proposals.
• Participation in the Monthly Business Planning process and support in period-end close process, report actuals for vehicle cost (actual - STD cost - variance), T-HUB team cost and exceptional items.
• Supports in the coordination of Nestrade fees to the market ensuring transparency in the process.
• Preparation of other reports and analysis within a specified time frame and accuracy to the T-HUB management, and other stakeholders. You will also provide data interpretation and proactive actions recommendation.
• The above point requires the incumbent to get very quickly acquainted to the different IS&IT system & processes used in the T-HUB to quickly and correctly access data. It will also be key to maintain and check data in defined SAP areas.
• Proactive cooperation in developing new systems and procedures to meet changing business requirement, aligned across the full end to end.

Your ingredients for success

To be successful in this role you will already have fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) industry experience.

You will also have a breadth of finance knowledge, ideally with previous experience within the Transport & Logistics industry.

• University/ master’s degree in business administration, Finance or Accounting or a recognized Management/Accounting Certification.
• 3 years’ experience in financial controlling and planning.
• Good knowledge of MS Office applications, particularly Excel & PowerPoint but also tools such as Power BI use.
• Developed analytical skills, good organization of work and attention to detail, resilience and agility.
• You’ll have strong communication skills that enable you to influence across all levels, communicate financial information to finance and non-finance colleagues, whilst being able to develop positive cross business relationships.
• Be able to work independently, within a team in York but also remote extended team.

We will be considering candidates as they apply and we will occasionally close job advertisements early in the event we receive sufficient applicants, so please don’t delay in submitting your application.

At Nestlé, our values are rooted in respect and we believe that embracing diversity and fostering an inclusive environment allows everyone to reach their full potential and drives innovative thinking. We strongly encourage applications from individuals of all gender identities, ethnic backgrounds, those with disabilities, parents, carers and members of the LGBT+ community. Please let us know if we can provide accommodations to ensure your full participation in the application process.

To find out more about Nestle’s commitment to DEI: Nestlé's Commitment to a Diverse and Inclusive Workplace

Right to work in the UK

In accordance with Home Office guidance successful candidates will be required to evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement of employment. We have assessed this role and do not consider that we would be able to sponsor a successful candidate under the Skilled Worker route as the role does not meet the relevant Home Office criteria; the successful candidate therefore must be able to demonstrate their own right to work during the recruitment process without Nestlé sponsorship.

To find out more about your recruitment journey with Nestle: Recruitment Journey | Nestlé UK & Ireland