Finance Controller- Fixed Term Contract Full Time

Finance Controller –Fixed Term Contract – 9 Months

Location : York (Hybrid)

Salary Circa £51,000 Per Annum, Depending On Experience.

Some of our other fantastic benefits:

• Potential, discretionary annual bonus
• 17% Car Allowance
• Generous pension scheme
• 12 flexible days on top of 25-day holiday entitlement
• Private Health care
• 2 paid volunteering days
• A focus on personal development and growth

This role can be considered on a part time or full time basis please provide details in your application.

At Nestlé we are proud to support and provide equality of opportunity that supports employees to effectively blend their work life and commitments through hybrid and flexible working arrangements, so speak to us to understand what this could look like for you.

Your Impact

Here at our Nestlé, we are currently recruiting for a talented individual to join us, as a Finance Controller reporting into our Finance Head of Operations. This is a great opportunity where you will be a respected leader within Finance and Procurement, helping to shape vision, structure, practices and priority initiatives that ensure the procurement team and Operational Finance team deliver the needs of the market. Your expertise will be instrumental in ensuring compliance with financial policies and procedures, as well as identifying cost-saving opportunities.

By joining our team, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with cross-functional teams, including procurement and finance professionals, to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting. Your insights and financial analysis will be crucial in driving informed decision-making and optimising procurement costs.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Lead monthly material price and energy dynamic forecast, quarterly TP, and ACE processes.
• Prepare variance analysis, narrative, and insight for price variance movements.
• Support Procurement team with cost improvement opportunities and monitor progress against savings targets.
• Promote activities to improve payment terms and lead Supply Chain Finance program.
• Ensure visibility of PRN and EPR related costs and forecasts.
• Assist with finance support on key ESG projects and ensure accurate reporting.
• Promote understanding of financial key figures and costs within Procurement through training and coaching,
• Ensure transparency of costs and financial impact of strategic Procurement decisions.
• Ensure compliance with Nestle financial policies, Accounting Standards, and Costing Standards.
• Coordinate and be the key finance contact for internal and external audits within Procurement.
• Support sustainability-related audit and compliance activities (e.g. Rainforest Alliance, Fair Trade).

Your ingredients for success

To be successful in this role you will be able to work under pressure and have the ability to manage workload calmly and professionally in an ever-changing environment to deliver exceptional results, using your initiative to solve challenges rapidly and often creatively.

Relationship building is key to success in this role so you should be able to demonstrate an excellent relationship building ability internally, externally and within multifunctional teams. You will be passionate, tenacious; and enjoy working in a highly energetic and exciting environment. You’ll be a practiced leader and influencer with a collaborative approach and have displayed active leadership within diverse teams.

What You Need To Know

Advert posting date: 20th April 2026

Job advert closing date 1st April 2026

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.

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