**What is Nestlé Academy?** **PROGRAM SUMMARY** The Nestlé Academy is an immersive one-month program designed to provide fresh graduates with valuable work-life exposure. This program aims to equip participants with essential skills, practical knowledge, and hands-on experience that will prepare them for successful careers in the critical business areas. **PROGRAM OBJECTIVES:** + **Skill Development:** Enhance participants' understanding of key concepts in Finance through interactive workshops, case studies, and real-world scenarios. + **Practical Experience:** Offer participants the opportunity to engage in live projects, shadow experienced professionals, and gain insights into the day-to-day operations of Nestlé's Finance teams. + **Networking Opportunities:** Facilitate connections with leaders, mentors, and fellow participants to foster professional relationships and collaboration. + **Career Readiness:** Prepare graduates for the workforce by providing them with the tools and resources needed to excel in their future careers. **PROGRAM FEATURES & DETAILS** 1. **Orientation Session:** Introduction to Nestlé, its values, and the program structure, including an overview of the Finance functions. 2. **Workshops and Training Sessions:** Interactive sessions led by experienced professionals covering functional and soft skills training. 3. **Hands-On Experience:** Engage in real-life projects that enhance your skills and knowledge in a practical context. 4. **Final Presentation:** Participants will present their project outcomes and insights to a panel of Nestlé executives, showcasing their learning and contributions. **WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?** + **Strong English Skills:** We are looking for candidates who can communicate effectively in English, enabling them to understand financial documents and collaborate with the finance team. + **Eagerness to Learn:** Ideal candidates should have a genuine enthusiasm for learning and growing their skills, which is essential for adapting to the dynamic finance environment and keeping up with industry trends. + **Strong Communication & Interpersonal Skills:** We seek individuals who can communicate clearly and build positive relationships with colleagues, clients, and stakeholders, as collaboration is key in our work. + **Ability to Present Effectively:** Candidates should be comfortable presenting financial analyses and recommendations to both technical and non-technical audiences, ensuring their ideas are conveyed clearly and engagingly. + **Proficiency in Excel:** Familiarity with Excel is important for tasks such as financial modeling, data analysis, and reporting, allowing candidates to work with and interpret data effectively. + **Attention to Detail:** A strong focus on detail is necessary to ensure accuracy in financial reporting and analysis, helping to minimize errors that could affect decision-making. + **Problem-Solving Skills:** We are looking for candidates who can identify financial challenges and think critically to develop effective solutions, which is vital for navigating complex financial situations. + **Logical Thinking / Connecting the Dots:** Candidates should demonstrate logical reasoning skills to analyze financial data, recognize patterns, and make informed decisions that align with business goals. + **Data Interpretation:** The ability to interpret financial data and metrics is important for drawing insights that can enhance business performance. + **Proactive and Committed to Follow-Through:** We value fresh graduates who show initiative and are dedicated to completing tasks, as this is crucial for achieving goals and contributing positively to the team environment.