Nestlé Purina PetCare

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 fie