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The primary function of the Analyst SG&A will be reporting, projects and forecasting the Protein Region SG&A spend. With guidance from the Mgr SG&A Corporate, this role will partner with budget owners and HR to build Plan / Forecast in alignment with SG&A principles. The Analyst SG&A will also be responsible for reviewing monthly accruals and analyzing Actual v. Plan results to guide budget owners to deliver targets. Key success factors for the Analyst SG&A include developing a strong rapport with stakeholders, a deep curiosity to understand the business and cost drivers, and a thorough understanding of S/4 ERP, PowerBI, and Excel and how to leverage capabilities to streamline processes.
Job Responsibility:
Supports Manager SG&A in leading timely and accurate SG&A Plan / Forecast for Protein Region
Communicates and enforces SG&A principles to ensure equity across the business
Partners with budget owner to financialize inputs and update as new information becomes available
Coordinates with HR to validate org charts and cost accurately
Loads Plan / Forecast data into S/4 and validates accuracy
Supports other SG&A team members (Corp, US, Salty, Intl) through the budget process, as needed
Reviews expense accruals as part of monthly close process
Coordinates with other groups (FDS, HBP, etc.) to ensure compliance with Hershey policy and GAAP
Prepares variance analysis v. Plan/Forecast to identify drivers
seeks to understand core issues and impact to spend
Presents monthly updates to budget owners including risks/opportunities and recommondations to deliver target
Maintains and publishes Enterprise reporting and dashboards
Assists in developing new tools and/or processes that allow budget owners to make fact-based decisions
Creates systematic/consistent process to capture risks and opportunities
Reviews current planning process and recommend improvements
Supports other SG&A team members on surge activities when they arise
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration
At least 1-3 years of experience in financial planning and analysis
Ability to partner with cross-functional leaders
Ability to influence successful outcomes
Working knowledge of SAP S/4
Working knowledge of PowerBI
Strong knowledge of Excel
Strong collaboration skills
Strong analytical, reporting and forecasting skills
Process oriented
Problem solver
Strong communication and soft skills
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects/areas of responsibilities simultaneously