What are the responsibilities and job description for the Financial Analyst position at Lindt & Sprüngli USA?
Who We Are
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.
Position Purpose
The person in this position serves as a liaison between Finance and key business functions within Lindt, with the purpose of providing effective operational and financial support to assigned business partners within the company, while actively participating in running the business. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: the coordination of the budgeting process, performing closings, variance analysis, reporting, ensuring the integrity of the information system, monitoring and improving procedures, and communicating issues to Senior Management in a timely manner. In addition, this person ensures that external, corporate and internal obligations are met and works to assure the assets of the company are protected.
This is hybrid role that requires three days per week in our Stratham, NH corporate office.
Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities
Budget and Latest Estimate process:
Experience:
Other Requirements:
Compensation Range
To learn more about our benefits visit https://jobs.lindtusa.com/total-rewards
Lindt USA’s salary range reflects market rates based on our size, revenue, and location. Starting pay is determined using a wide range of factors including, but not limited to, job-related skills, knowledge, and experience as well as market conditions. A bonus and/or long-term incentive may be included as part of this compensation package.
Lindt and Sprüngli is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, veteran status, or any other classification protected by state, local or federal law. Applicants for this position must successfully pass a background screening and may be required to pass drug screenings as well.
If you are looking to join a winning team and fast-track your career, contact us!
Join us in our journey of excellence, impact, and growth
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.
Position Purpose
The person in this position serves as a liaison between Finance and key business functions within Lindt, with the purpose of providing effective operational and financial support to assigned business partners within the company, while actively participating in running the business. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: the coordination of the budgeting process, performing closings, variance analysis, reporting, ensuring the integrity of the information system, monitoring and improving procedures, and communicating issues to Senior Management in a timely manner. In addition, this person ensures that external, corporate and internal obligations are met and works to assure the assets of the company are protected.
This is hybrid role that requires three days per week in our Stratham, NH corporate office.
Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities
Budget and Latest Estimate process:
- Coordinate the Annual and Latest Estimate budgeting process with the Retail division and Finance, insuring targets and timelines are met.
- Consolidate all financial information; analyze results, and present financials to key business partners.
- Demonstrate shared ownership in partnership with the Retail division to comply with, meet or exceed budgetary commitments.
- Responsible for the development and maintenance of reports that will provide the Retail division with meaningful information required to make decisions and effectively run the business.
- Lead the month/year-end closing processes for the Retail division, performing P&L variance analysis, and completing required schedules.
- Complete and publish the monthly financial package specific to the different stakeholders and review key financial metrics like (Net-)Sales, Discounts, Profitability, Comparable Store Growth, Average Transactions and Average Order Value
- Conduct monthly cost center reviews with the Retail team to communicate year to date results and gain business insights
- Partner with IT department to initiate, develop and implement key operating systems, procedures and processes for business groups, as required.
- Develop executive summaries and relevant reporting for senior management; make well thought out recommendations based on review and analysis.
- Actively participate in developing business systems which will provide management with improved tools for managing the business.
Experience:
- Expert in Excel and proficient in PowerPoint and Word
- Must have solid written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong analytical and reporting skills
- Proven understanding of processes & procedures
- Demonstrated ability to effectively partner with and advise assigned business groups to achieve desired results
- Strong presentation skills
- Minimum 2 years financial experience in a CPG environment
- Demonstrated proficiency with MS software and an ERP system (preferably SAP)
- Bachelors degree required; Master’s degree in related field preferred.
Other Requirements:
Compensation Range
To learn more about our benefits visit https://jobs.lindtusa.com/total-rewards
Lindt USA’s salary range reflects market rates based on our size, revenue, and location. Starting pay is determined using a wide range of factors including, but not limited to, job-related skills, knowledge, and experience as well as market conditions. A bonus and/or long-term incentive may be included as part of this compensation package.
Lindt and Sprüngli is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, veteran status, or any other classification protected by state, local or federal law. Applicants for this position must successfully pass a background screening and may be required to pass drug screenings as well.
If you are looking to join a winning team and fast-track your career, contact us!
Join us in our journey of excellence, impact, and growth
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