Nestlé Purina PetCare - Capex and Cost Controlling Analyst (Greenfield Project) - Mantova

About the role

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At Nestlé Purina we are committed to creating richer lives for pets and the people who love them, providing high quality nutrition for cats and dogs and doing more of what matters for pets, people and planet

We are looking for passionate technical talents who will support the installation, start-up and operation of modern and highly automated production systems during the launch of a new manufacturing site.

You will contribute to a project within a global organization committed to quality, safety and continuous improvement.

Position Snapshot

• Nestlé Purina Italy, Greenfield Project Mantova
• Permanent role, full-time
• Nestlé welcomes people with disabilities
• University Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related fields
• Proficiency in Italian and English is required.

Compensation Package

• CCNL Industria Alimentare, Impiegato 1° Livello, Gross Annual Base Salary: €50.000,00 + 7% Annual Bonus.

Relocation Support

Joining us from over 80 km away from Mantova? Our Welcome Relocation Package will make your move smoother, so you can focus on your new adventure from day one.

Position Summary

Work in strong collaboration with Capex and cost controller on a day to day. Provide visibility and transparency around costs (cost center and WBS) both for forecast (commitment reporting) and actual, including variances analysis. Provide reporting and dashboard to evaluate actions and directions. Ensure data integrity and analyse and check capitalization readiness.

You will work with stakeholders across Finance, Engineering, Procurement and Project Management, learning the end-to-end CAPEX process while helping the team maintain reliable data, robust controls and audit-ready documentation.

You will be expected to learn quickly, adapt confidently to new systems and processes, and continuously look for practical opportunities to simplify, standardise and automate reporting.

A day in the life of a Capex and Controlling Analyst

• Prepare monthly cost center reports and department budgets, comparing planned expenditures with current spend using Microsoft Excel and Power BI.
• Validate cost processed and ensure accuracy and compliance (data integrity)
• Activate assets in the system and maintain an updated asset inventory
• Support users in Procure-to-Pay (P2P) activities and ensure adherence to process compliance.
• Maintain NIMT for EAC, capitalization plan, monthly report & steering preparation, CoS, project status (traffic light)
• Prepare monthly capitalization plan with the project engineers and ensure accurate tracking through the project life cycle
• Tracking purchase orders and delivery dates for long lead time equipment (together with Procurement specialist)
• Track and report capitalization on a regular basis using data from NIMT & SAP
• Working closely with project managers and other stakeholders to monitor progress, identify potential cost overruns, and develop strategies to mitigate risks
• Reviewing invoices and purchase orders for accuracy and compliance with contract terms
• Be the key contact point within project group for NIMT and SAP
• Train project engineers in NIMT
• Ensure correct WBS cost element structure is in place in NIMT
• Ensure compliance of all projects to NAS and Nestlé Procurement Policy
• Documenting and reporting of a project’s timeline, and further recommending necessary actions to improve overall project progress.

What will make you successful?

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Power BI for data analysis and reporting
• Experience with financial analysis, budgeting, and cost control
• Compliance mindset
• Knowledge of accounting principles and practices
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Team player
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to manage your stakeholders.

What we offer?

At Nestlé we believe that success is driven by people. That’s why we offer a well-rounded benefits package designed to support well-being, growth, and quality of life:

• Continuous learning – access to training, certifications, and development programs
• Health & well-being – private health insurance and wellness initiatives
• Corporate welfare – flexible benefits platform
• Career growth – internal mobility and development opportunities
• Inclusive culture – collaborative and people-first environment.

What does it mean working at Purina?

• At Purina, we’ve worked hard to create a high-performing and caring environment where everyone belongs, and where everyone can push themselves.
• When you join our mission to create richer lives for pets, the people who love them and the planet we share, you’ll find lots of opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and expertise, both at Purina and across the wider Nestlé community.

You’ll become part of a passionate and successful international team who, as industry pioneers and leaders in their field, are continually striving for better, who feel safe and supported to challenge, to experiment, to drive change and to be their true selves at work.

• We’re committed to ensuring the whole team can experience the power of Purina, pushing their limits and realising their full potential.
• That’s the Power of Purina.

Are you ready to discover what’s possible?

• Purina is part of Nestlé Group.
• Kindly submbit your CV in English to be considered for this position.