Controller

Job Overview

Industry: Nespresso

Location: Montreal, QC, located at 300 Léo-Pariseau, office 2300 Montreal, QC Canada H2X 4B3

Hybrid

About Us

Nestlé Nespresso SA is a pioneer and is widely regarded as one of the leading references in the field of premium portioned coffee. The company collaborates with over 130,000 farmers in 18 countries through the Nespresso Sustainable Quality Plan to integrate sustainable practices into agricultural operations and surrounding landscapes. Launched in 2003 in collaboration with the Rainforest Alliance NGO, the Nespresso Plan helps to improve crop yields and quality, ensuring a sustainable supply of high-quality coffee and improving the livelihoods of farmers and their communities.

In 2022, Nespresso achieved B Corp™ certification – joining an international movement of over 10,000 mission-driven companies that meet B Corp’s high standards of social and environmental responsibility and transparency.

Headquartered in Vevey, Switzerland, Nespresso is present in 98 markets and employs over 14,000 people. In 2025, it operated a global retail network of 849 stores. For more information, visit Nespresso’s website: www.nespresso.com.

What to Expect:

The Controller acts as a strategic business partner, providing financial leadership, analysis, and visibility on performance to support effective decision-making and business planning. This role will analyze financial results, identify risks and opportunities, and provide actionable recommendations to the Chief Financial Officer, business unit leaders, and the executive committee. As a change agent, the Controller drives continuous improvement initiatives and ensures the successful implementation of actions that enhance commercial performance and financial results. This is an existing vacant position.

A Typical Day:

Co-Pilot

• Ownership of the budget annual process (OP), monthly forecasts (DF), and monthly closings (PEC), in collaboration with financial analysts and relevant departments within the scope
• Ensure the accuracy of forecasts across all areas, perform monthly and annual variance analyses, and formulate proactive recommendations to anticipate and reduce potential variances
• Develop and enhance financial analyses and perspectives to increase decision-making efficiency and planning accuracy
• Proactively initiate cost-saving identification with the involvement of the Co-Pilot analyst team and act as a change agent in the deployment of recommendations
• Responsible for identifying process and tool improvements for the annual budget (OP), monthly forecasts (DF), and other Co-Pilot activities
• Mentor financial analysts to support the executive team and their departments in their budget tracking responsibilities
• Support the analyst team in leading analyses, interpreting data, and formulating recommendations regarding investment decisions, and coach them to effectively present these decisions

Reporting

• Responsibility and ownership of budgetary and variance reports internally and to our headquarters
• Provide recurring and ad-hoc management reports on all key performance indicators within the scope (revenue, profit and loss, working capital, capex, etc.)

Leadership and Development of the Finance Team

• Responsible for coaching financial analysts to support commercial co-piloting and strengthen decision support towards senior management
• Coach and share best practices and experience with the financial analyst team

Projects

• Responsible for providing financial support to relevant departments and their projects
• Develop business cases and financial models for key projects, pricing, and profitability using verified and solid assumptions as well as relevant sensitivity analyses
• Responsible for data integrity through precise financial configuration of the local ERP, including price and cost information
• Lead new analyses, tool development, and process improvements with a focus on finance, performance, and efficiency

Job Requirements

• Proficiency in both French and English is required, as this position involves collaboration with stakeholders across the Canadian market
• More than 6 years of progressive experience in finance, including leadership experience and solid experience in a controller role
• Team management or previous supervisory experience required
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related discipline
• CPA designation (or equivalent recognized financial designation) required
• Strong experience in financial control, reporting, budgeting, and forecasting
• Experience collaborating with senior management and executive leadership
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Experience with ERP systems; exposure to multiple platforms is an asset
• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills

Benefits

• Full suite of social benefits including health and dental coverage from day one of employment
• Company pension plan with employer contributions
• Three weeks of vacation and six personal days (paid personal holidays)
• Flexible and hybrid work arrangements
• Excellent training and development programs and advancement opportunities within the company
• Access to financial aid for studies and tuition reimbursement
• Eligibility for a bonus
• Gender affirmation benefits to ensure access to necessary healthcare, resources, and coverage for gender affirmation interventions
• Medical coverage for fertility services and surrogacy to support the journey to parenthood, regardless of medical condition, gender, or sexual orientation
• Adoption-related benefits to reduce some financial obstacles associated with adoption
• Free Nespresso coffee machines and a monthly coffee credit of $100
• Up to 50% discount – Nespresso coffee machines, capsules, and accessories
• Access to the company discount store with Nestlé, Nespresso, and Purina products (located in various Nestlé offices/sites)
• Salary Range: $98,614.00 CA – $129,430.00 CA + eligibility for a bonus

At Nestlé Canada, we are committed to transparency and equity in our compensation and job posting practices. This position offers a competitive salary within the range indicated above, in line with our commitment to fair compensation practices.

What You Need to Know

We will review applications as they are received; please do not delay in submitting your application.

Nestlé Canada is an equal opportunity employer. Diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility principles are essential to our way of operating. We strive to foster a respectful and supportive environment where everyone feels valued and encouraged to contribute and succeed.

If you are invited to participate in the recruitment process and require an accommodation, please inform Human Resources. Nestlé will work with you to ensure full participation.