Analyst, Finance (Sales Finance)

The Hershey Company•Mississauga, ON

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position reports into the Manager, Sales Finance and will be responsible for being a key contributor to execute Hershey's strategy for growth and margin improvement. The Analyst will partner with the sales and finance organization to provide financial guidance and analytics to support key decisions, drive growth and ensure financial objectives are achieved. This includes understanding all financial aspects of the P&L, variance analysis, data consolidation and special projects. This role bridges finance and sales by translating complex financial data into actionable business insights. The scope and nature of the responsibilities include the following: Perform monthly/quarterly financial trade review (actual results vs. plan and prior year). Takes a proactive role in understanding variances, produce and present commentaries to explain key drivers for material changes in results. Prepare and present monthly financial fitness review and analysis to the Sales teams and the Finance group. Draw insights and make recommendations to business partners on opportunities for improvement. Take ownership of identified incremental risks and opportunities (versus the forecast/plan) and support Sales team in efforts to close any gaps to plan. Provide Sales team proactive and value-added financial analysis followed up with sound recommendations to drive profitable business decisions and maximize growth and margin improvement. Will oversee and govern trade expense tracking for forecasts and Plan across the organization under the guidance of the Sales Finance Manager. Work in collaboration with SRGM team to provide analysis and guidance to Sales on spend productivity and spend effectiveness. Develop and provide accurate trade estimates for innovation P&Ls, make recommendations, and challenge (where necessary). Ensure trade for innovation is financially sound, aligned to strategy and will maximize growth and profit. Develop and maintain analytical tools, modeling, and processes to support a deeper level of analysis to achieve targeted financial results. Develop relationships with cross-functional partners and key central services groups Other special projects and ad hoc reporting as required.

Requirements

1+ years of CPG or similar industry experience either in sales or marketing finance preferred
Ability to independently arrive at insights and develop creative solutions to solve complex business problems
Demonstrated experience in effectively working across multiple departments to complete a project or resolve an organizational challenge.
Effective communicator to various groups of audience (upper management, cross-functionals)
Solid understanding and familiarity of financial metrics and P&L fundamentals
Ability to multi-task and excel in an exciting and fast paced environment
An individual who is curious, approachable, passionate and enjoys finding solutions.
Fluency with Excel, and PowerPoint are critical.
Undergraduate business degree, MBA, CMA, or equivalent experience.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of PowerBl and Alteryx is a plus but not compulsory

Responsibilities

Perform monthly/quarterly financial trade review (actual results vs. plan and prior year). Takes a proactive role in understanding variances, produce and present commentaries to explain key drivers for material changes in results.
Prepare and present monthly financial fitness review and analysis to the Sales teams and the Finance group. Draw insights and make recommendations to business partners on opportunities for improvement.
Take ownership of identified incremental risks and opportunities (versus the forecast/plan) and support Sales team in efforts to close any gaps to plan.
Provide Sales team proactive and value-added financial analysis followed up with sound recommendations to drive profitable business decisions and maximize growth and margin improvement.
Oversee and govern trade expense tracking for forecasts and Plan across the organization under the guidance of the Sales Finance Manager.
Work in collaboration with SRGM team to provide analysis and guidance to Sales on spend productivity and spend effectiveness.
Develop and provide accurate trade estimates for innovation P&Ls, make recommendations, and challenge (where necessary). Ensure trade for innovation is financially sound, aligned to strategy and will maximize growth and profit.
Develop and maintain analytical tools, modeling, and processes to support a deeper level of analysis to achieve targeted financial results.
Develop relationships with cross-functional partners and key central services groups
Other special projects and ad hoc reporting as required.