Sr Analyst Enterprise FP&A Strategy

Position Title:  Sr Analyst, Enterprise FP&A Strategy

Position Location:  Hershey, PA

This position is open to 100% Remote

Summary: 

The Sr Analyst, Enterprise FP&A Strategy is a member of the Corporate FP&A team that is focused on the development and support of key strategic finance initiatives and special projects.  This position will be a key contributor to the Strategic Plan process, Capital Allocation analysis initiatives and enhancements, M&A support / performance tracking, and other Corporate FP&A special projects.  This team member will also assist in the preparation of standard reporting of actual results, forecast / outlook updates, and Annual Plan / Quarterly Business Updates for Board of Directors (BoD) presentation materials.  The applicant should be a strong team player with a demonstrated ability to prioritize, manage and pivot among multiple projects, while also continuously striving to add insights, value, and growth to THC and the FP&A teams as part of each owned process

Major Duties/Responsibilities:

Summary of major duties:

Strategic Finance Initiatives & Special Projects

• M&A Support / Performance Tracking
• Develop relationships with M&A team members to understand the M&A pipeline and serve as a resource as deals near fruition
• Assist in M&A due diligence processes as needed, including potential oversight of due diligence audit and review processes
• Work with M&A and acquired businesses (post deal-completion) to track performance vs Acquisition Model & Strategic Plan changes; prepare related update materials for Board of Director presentations
• Drive FP&A and performance tracking synergies with new business FP&A teams while ensuring consistency with established THC processes
• Serve as a key team member in Strategic Plan processes, including maintenance of supporting Excel financial models and preparation of associated financial reporting packages and management / executive / BoD review and update materials
• Assist Corporate FP&A Team on special projects such as Board of Directors requests, cross-functional projects, and team projects in IBM (Integrated Business Management), US FP&A, and SG&A COE (Center of Excellence)

Capital & Cash Allocation Analysis

• Serve as key team member in Capital Allocation and related enhancement initiatives; help to coordinate workstreams and deliverables across the enterprise, including senior leadership and BoD updates
• Partner across Finance to maintain and enhance the 1Y / 3Y / 10Y Cash Flow and Balance Sheet forecasts; prepare related update materials for Board of Director presentations

Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Assist in preparation of:
• THC reporting of monthly actual financial results, including P&L analysis
• THC forecast / outlook updates
• Board of Directors presentation materials related to the Annual Operating Plan and Quarterly Business Results Updates
• Provide financial insights and reporting to HR / Compensation teams related to incentives / incentive program design
• Support senior financial leadership with ad-hoc analysis and reporting packages
• Work effectively with cross functional partners to obtain results / materials in accordance with the Corporate Planning calendar and gain insights on risks / opportunities

Minimum knowledge, skills and abilities required to successfully perform major duties / responsibilities: 

• 3-5 Years of business experience; recommended focus in finance and accounting
• Self-starting problem solver with excellent communication / interpersonal skills, facilitation / conflict resolution skills, and decision-making skills
• Strong team player with a developed understanding of the linkages between the P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow statements, and the underlying Finance / Accounting concepts
• Executive presence, and ability to effectively work with all levels of management across the enterprise including the Executive Committee
• Ability to integrate multiple data sources into cohesive reporting / visualizations / presentations to ‘tell the story’, facilitate management decision-making, and generate communications relevant for the Board of Directors
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize, pivot, and manage multiple projects / areas of responsibilities while maintaining accuracy in a fast paced, multi-tasking environment
• Track record of envisioning, designing, and implementing continuous improvements to optimize forecasting methods, analytical tools, and administrative tasks
• Technical expertise within Excel, CFIN and PowerPoint required

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements: 

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