Analyst, SG&A Corporate

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 -
  
  
  
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration
  
  
  
  
• Experience -
  
  
  
  • Up to 3 years of experience in Financial Planning & Analysis
  
  
  
  

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