What are the responsibilities and job description for the Customer Finance Analyst position at The Hershey Company?
Location: Hershey, PA
Summary: Position will provide financial leadership and guidance around customer account planning, monthly reporting on progress toward annual objectives, variance analysis and resolution of financial challenges. Services provided include proactively assisting customer teams in managing their P&L's, analyzing spending opportunities & compliance with internal controls.
Major Responsibilities:
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Financial Analysis & Customer P&L's - Provides analysis and commentary around financial performance of customers supported, support customer team to improve financial results
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Data Analysis - Support customer steams on customer related investments (Trade, waste, DME's); perform analysis utilize Planex, IRI, S4 to provide insights to customer teams
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Forecasting & Planning - Influence sales partners estimate process and ensure understanding of key impacting factors; assist customer teams in building annual and strategic plans
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Accounting Close Process - Participate in monthly, quarterly & year-end accounting close process focus on accuracy; Facilitate discussion with sales teams to P/(L) delivery
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Special Projects - Special projects as assigned
Qualifications:
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1 years of business experience, including accounting, finance, FP&A and sales, interacting with sales teams
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Knowledge of financial concepts & reporting
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Ability to analyze & integrate multiple data sources into a useful format. Identifies issues/opportunities and assists in solution finding process.
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Effective communicator, ability to lead and facilitate small group meetings. Understanding of Consumer-Packaged Goods Industry
Experience and Education Requirements:
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BA/BS in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Marketing or Equivalent
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Minimum 1-3 years of experience
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The Hershey Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The policy of The Hershey Company is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other categories protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
The Hershey Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veterans
