Analyst, SG&A

Location : Hershey, PA

Department : Finance

Summary of Role :

The primary function of the Analyst SG&A will be reporting, projects and forecasting the Protein Region SG&A spend. With guidance from the Mgr 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 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 S/4 ERP, PowerBI, and Excel and how to leverage capabilities to streamline processes.

Role Responsibilities :

Planning & Forecasting

• Supports Manager SG&A in leading timely and accurate SG&A Plan / Forecast for Protein 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, Salty, 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
• Maintains and publishes Enterprise reporting and dashboards

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 knowledge, skills, and abilities :

• Ability to partner with cross-functional leaders
• Ability to influence successful outcomes
• Working knowledge of SAP S/4
• Working knowledge of PowerBI
• Strong knowledge of Excel
• Strong collaboration skills
• Strong analytical, reporting 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 –
  • At least 1-3 years of experience in financial planning and analysis

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