Manager, Customer Finance

The Hershey Company • Lower Swatara Township, PA

1d • $111,200 - $139,000

About The Position

The Manager, Customer Finance leads the consolidation, reporting, and governance of Gross-to-Net investments across Trade and Customer Waste & Allowances (CWA). The role serves as a strategic finance partner to Commercial and Away from Home sales leadership, translating customer investment performance into actionable insights that support profitable growth. It leads two direct reports and partners across Finance, Sales, Revenue Growth Management, Accounting, and the broader Commercial organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Marketing, or an equivalent field.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant business experience in accounting, finance, FP&A, sales finance, or related work, including partnership with sales teams.
• Advanced knowledge of financial concepts and reporting, with strong Excel, data analysis, and reporting capabilities.
• People leadership experience, including coaching and developing teams and leading process improvement initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to influence leaders and support decision-making through financial insights.
• Experience managing teams and partnering across functions.

Nice To Haves

• Consumer Packaged Goods industry knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Own customer P&L development, including monthly plans, forecasts, targets, and performance analysis.
• Lead Trade and CWA consolidation and reporting, including monthly, quarterly, and annual results, variance analytics, forecast reviews, and oversight of the Adjustable-Rate Program (ARP).
• Partner with Away from Home sales leadership on financial guidance, scenario analysis, annual planning, monthly forecasting, and strategic recommendations.
• Strengthen governance, controls, policy compliance, and data integrity related to customer investments.
• Drive reporting standardization, process improvements, and automation that improve efficiency, accuracy, and visibility.
• Lead and develop the Customer Finance team through clear expectations, coaching, and development planning.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage beginning on Day 1.
• Wellness programs supporting physical and mental health.
• Annual incentive opportunities.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off and company holidays.
• Flexible ways of working where applicable.
• Career development programs and learning opportunities.
• Internal mobility.
• Performance-based incentives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager