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The Hershey Company Analyst, SG&A Corporate in Hershey, Pennsylvania
Location: Hershey, PA * Work Location: This role is flexible to remote candidates with strong preference to local candidates. * Payband: 1B * Reports to: Manager, SG&A Corporate * Department: Finance * Summary of Role: The primary function of the Analyst SG&A Corporate role will be planning, forecasting, and reporting Hershey Business Platform (HBP) and M&A SG&A spend. With guidance from the Manager 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 Corporate 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 Corporate include developing a strong rapport with stakeholders, a deep curiosity to understand the functions and cost drivers, and a thorough understanding of the new S/4 ERP and how to leverage its capabilities to streamline processes. * Role Responsibilities: Planning & Forecasting * Supports Manager SG&A Corporate in leading timely and accurate SG&A Plan / Forecast for HBP & M&A * 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 Corporate team members / functions (IS, Legal, HR, etc.) through the budget process, as needed Reporting & Analysis * Reviews expense accruals as part of monthly close process * Coordinates with other groups (FDS, HBP, CFO, 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 Ad hoc/Special Projects * 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 recommends improvements * Supports other SG&A team members on surge activities when they arise * Desired knowledge, skills, and abilities: * Ability to partner with cross-functional leaders * Ability to influence successful outcomes * Working knowledge of SAP S/4 * Strong knowledge of Excel * Strong collaboration skills * Strong analytical and forecasting skills * Process oriented * Problem solver * Strong communication and soft skills * Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects/areas of responsibilities simultaneously * Minimum Education and Experience Requirements: * Education – o Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration * Experience – o Up to 3 years of experience in Financial Planning & Analysis #LI-TL1 #LI-Hybrid 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 If you require a reasonable accommodation as part of the application process, please contact the HR Service Center (askhr@hersheys.com).