Sr. Analyst, Customer Finance

Location : Hershey, PA

• Department
• : Finance
• Summary of Role
• : Position will provide financial guidance around customer account planning, monthly reporting on progress toward annual objectives, variance analysis and resolution of financial challenges. Services provided include proactively assisting customer teams in managing their P&L’s, analyzing spending opportunities & compliance with internal controls.
• Role Responsibilities
• : 1. Financial Analysis & Customer P&L’s – provides analysis and commentary around financial performance of customers supported; support customer teams on recommendations to improve financial results 2. Data Analysis – Support customer steams on customer related investments (Trade, waste, DME’s); perform analysis utilize Planex, IRI, S4 to provide insights to customer teams 3. Forecasting & Planning – Influence sales partners estimate process and ensure understanding of key impacting factors; assist customer teams in building annual and strategic plans 4. Accounting Close Process – Participate in monthly, quarterly & year-end accounting close process focus on accuracy; Facilitate discussion with sales teams to ensure focus and follow-up on key expense topics 5. Special Projects – Special projects as assigned
• Desired knowledge, skills, and abilities
• 3-5+ years of business experience, including accounting, finance, FP&A and sales, interacting with sales teams
• Knowledge of financial concepts & reporting
• Ability to analyze & integrate multiple data sources into a useful format. Identifies issues / opportunities and assists in solution finding process.
• Effective communicator, ability to lead and facilitate small group meetings.
• Understanding of Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
• Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
• Education – o Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Marketing or Equivalent
• Experience – o At least 3-5 years of related experience #LI-TL1 #LI-Hybrid The Hershey Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The policy of The Hershey Company is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other categories protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. The Hershey Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Disabled / Protected Veterans. You may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our online application process as a result of a disability. You can request an accommodation via phone or email. To request an accommodation via phone, please call +1 877-804-1794 and leave a voicemail with your contact information. You may also email a request for accommodation to ApplicationHelp@hersheys.com. Please be sure to include “Accommodation Needed” in the subject line. This will ensure that your email is routed to the appropriate contact who will handle your request.