Sr. Analyst, FP&A (US CMG & Protein)

The Hershey Company • Lower Swatara Township, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Sr Analyst, US CMG & Protein FP&A will play a critical role in financial planning, forecasting, and performance management for the U.S. Confectionery, Mint & Gum (CMG) and Protein portfolios. This role partners closely with Commercial, Marketing, Supply Chain, and Brand teams to deliver insights that drive profitable growth, support strategic decisions, and ensure strong financial discipline.
This position requires a blend of strong financial acumen, analytical rigor, business partnership, and the ability to translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights for senior leadership.

Requirements

• Strong financial modeling, forecasting, and variance analysis skills
• Ability to synthesize complex data into clear, concise insights for non‑finance partners
• Strong communication skills and confidence working with senior stakeholders
• At least 3–5+ years of experience in FP&A, finance, or analytical roles, preferably in CPG or a matrixed organization
• Advanced proficiency in Excel; experience with Power BI, SAP, or similar financial systems preferred

Nice To Haves

• MBA preferred

Responsibilities

• Financial Planning & Forecasting Support AOP and BU processes for the US CMG & Protein businesses, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and alignment with business strategy
• Maintain detailed volume, revenue, margin, and OI forecasts, identifying risks and opportunities
• Analyze drivers of variance vs. AOP, prior year, and latest estimates, clearly articulating root causes
• Performance Management & Insights Deliver timely and insightful monthly close analyses, including volume, trade, supply chain, marketing & SG&A drivers
• Build executive‑ready commentary and materials for monthly reviews, outlook updates, and leadership forums
• Business Partnership Partner closely with Customer Finance, Supply Chain Finance, DME & SG&A teams to pace the P&L
• Collaborate cross‑functionally to align financial outcomes with operational and commercial plans
• Ad Hoc & Strategic Analysis Support ad hoc analyses, including scenario modeling and sensitivity analysis, and business case development
• Support continuous improvement efforts related to forecast accuracy, reporting efficiency, and analytical tools

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees