Financial Analyst II
About The Position
At Lindt, we are a global fast-growing consumer goods company, enchanting the world with premium chocolate. We are driven by our passion for excellence and go the extra mile ensuring that every Lindt experience is nothing short of exceptional. Our collective efforts are geared towards making a positive impact, not only in the world of premium chocolate but also in the lives of our employees, customers, and communities. Our company embraces a culture defined by the core values of Excellence, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Responsibility, and Collaboration, fostering a dynamic and collaborative environment where these principles drive our success. The person in this position is responsible for supporting the organization with various financial and non-financial planning and reporting. Requirements include but are not limited to preparing and analyzing Income Statements (P&L), building non-financial reporting capabilities, supporting sustainability initiatives, preparing and maintaining budget software (Planful), loading ERP (SAP S4 HANA) for reporting to internal business partners, manage cost center reporting and serve as the Finance Business Partner for the Sales, Marketing, and LSNA IT teams, providing financial planning, reporting, forecasting, and decision support. As business needs evolve, this role may also provide Finance Business Partner support to additional functions across the organization. In addition, this person ensures that corporate and internal obligations are met and works to assure the assets of the company are protected. This is a hybrid role that requires three days per week in our Stratham, NH corporate office.
Requirements
- Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, Word
- Must have solid written, verbal communication, and presentation skills
- Strong analytical and reporting skills
- Proven understanding of processes & procedures
- Ability to effectively partner with assigned business groups to achieve desired results
- Bachelor’s degree required
- 3-5 years financial experience in financial planning and analysis
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of Planful and SAP S4 preferred
- MBA/Master’s degree preferred
Responsibilities
- Support the Annual Budget and Latest Estimate (LE) processes for various departments such as Sales, Marketing, and LSNA IT teams
- Consolidate and analyze financial data to provide actionable insights and recommendations to senior leadership
- Prepare and maintain budget templates using Planning Software (Planful)
- Responsible for the organizational reporting needs with (both financial and non-financial)
- Collaborating with multiple stakeholders such as internal cross functional teams, consultants, and senior leadership to execute the company’s mission
- Manage cost center reporting and forecasting (monthly, budget, latest estimates, ad hoc) for Sales, Marketing, and LSNA IT teams
- Analyzing business requirements and processes and recommending them to the management and executives for implementation
- Extraction and analysis of company information, primarily financial, personal, expense, and revenue reports
- Working with leadership and teammates to improve processes and results
Benefits
- A bonus and/or long-term incentive may be included as part of this compensation package.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
