Manager, DME / HCI Finance

Location: Hershey, PA

Work Location: This role can potentially support a remote candidate; however, local candidates are strongly preferred.

Reports to: Sr. Director, Commercial Finance Platform & CMG

Department: Holistic Commercial Investments

Summary of Role:

This position will provide financial leadership and guidance around DME (Direct Marketing Expense) planning & forecasting, serve as the finance lead for holistic commercial investment analysis, and support process standardization and simplification. 

Role Responsibilities:

• Financial Analysis & P&L Implications– Provides analysis and commentary around DME spend and implication of expenditure throughout the P&L
• Data Analysis – Support marketing team by understanding marketing spend and driving effective organizational resource allocation that optimizes performance
• Forecasting & Planning – Serve as the finance lead in supporting the marketing organization in creation of annual and strategic plans and initiatives
• Serve as the finance lead for holistic commercial investment capability building across all commercial investments
• Special Projects – Special projects as assigned

Desired knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• 7+ years of business experience, including accounting, finance, FP&A and cross-functional business support.
• Knowledge of financial concepts & reporting​
• Ability to analyze & integrate multiple data sources into a useful format. Identifies issues/opportunities and assists in solution finding process.​
• Effective communicator, ability to lead and facilitate small group meetings. Understanding of Consumer-Packaged Goods Industry

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements: 

• Education –
  • BA/BS in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Marketing or Equivalent​. MBA preferred.
• Experience –
  • At least 7 years of related experience.

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