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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