Analyst, SG&A

Job Title: Analyst, SG&A

Job Location:  Hershey, PA

This position has a hybrid schedule that requires on-site availability 3 days / week.

Role Summary:

The primary function of the Analyst SG&A will be planning, forecasting, and reporting Salty Region SG&A spend. With guidance from the Senior Manager SG&A, 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 the new S/4 ERP and how to leverage its capabilities to streamline processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Planning & Forecasting

  • Supports Senior Manager SG&A in leading timely and accurate SG&A Plan / Forecast for Salty 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, Intl) through the budget process, as needed

• Reporting & Analysis

  • 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

• 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 recommend improvements
  • Supports other SG&A team members on surge activities when they arise

Desired skills:

• 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

Qualifications:

• Minimum Bachelor degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Financial Planning & Analysis

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