Position Snapshot

Location: Vevey, Switzerland
Company: Société des Produits Nestlé S.A.
Act. Rate: Full-Time
Type of contract: Permanent contract


What we offer at Nestlé


Flexible combination of office-based and remote work. Please talk to us during the recruitment
process about what flexibility could look like for you!
Genuine opportunities for career and personal development
Modern “smart office” locations providing agile & collaborative workspaces
Dynamic international working environment
Attractive additional benefits

Position Summary


As the Finance Controller, you will be supporting Intercona Re (Nestlé’s internal Reinsurance Company) in implementing, maintaining, and enhancing the quality of processes and tasks related to financial statements, reporting, risk management, and actuarial functions.
We offer a dynamic, inclusive, and international working environment with many opportunities across different businesses, functions, and regions. Don’t miss the opportunity to join us and work with different teams in an agile and diverse context.


A Day in the Life of the Finance Controller

• Review quarterly and annual accounts for accuracy and plausibility, taking necessary actions as the second line of defence against accounts generated by operations
• Prepare the annual budget and update forecasts for Intercona, GRS, and the Global Insurance Program
• Prepare annual and quarterly cash flow projections, analyzing the impact of exchange rates and reviewing payment batches
• Track and update the position of receivables and payables
• Maintain ad hoc analyses on various financial KPIs, providing timely and accurate information on actuals and P&L comparisons
• Track costs and expenses throughout the year, supporting responsible managers in managing individual expense budgets
• Track new business and implement and maintain reporting dashboards for underwriting control
• Support quantitative risk management activities such as risk assessment, ORSA, SST, and reserving
• Provide support in organizing, planning, and minuting various meetings, including management, risk and compliance, etc
• Assist in office management tasks such as organizing the office, dispatching post, and transferring bills for payment

What will make you successful

• Degree in Business Administration, Finance or Accounting or a recognized Management/Accounting Certification
• Prior experience in financial analysis, demonstrating strong analytical skills
• Previous experience in the insurance or risk management industry is considered a plus
• Curious and flexible personality with a good degree of drive and proactiveness
• Open-minded attitude and strong problem-solving abilities
• Proficient in MS Office applications, particularly Excel

At Nestlé, we want to help shape a better and healthier world, inspire people to live healthier lives and deliver impact at a scale and pace that makes a difference. We do this by fostering a diverse, friendly, supportive, and collaborative environment, that creates positive disruption, embraces innovation, and empowers people and teams to win. We aim to hire friendly, respectful, inspiring people who care about the people’s lives that we touch every single day.
Be a force for good. Join Nestlé and visit us on www.nestle.com.
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