Senior Manager Enterprise FP&A Strategy

Location: Hershey, PA (Open to remote, onsite preffered) 

Why Hershey:

At The Hershey Company, our culture is rooted in purpose and inspired by Milton Hershey’s enduring vision that business should create opportunity for others. Through our commitment to corporate philanthropy, we create positive impact by supporting communities, helping children thrive, and operating as a business for good. This includes our deep and long standing partnership with Milton Hershey School, where we invest in education, workforce readiness, and hands on engagement to help students succeed beyond the classroom. Supported by strategic grantmaking, product donations, cross brand collaboration, and strong employee volunteerism, Hershey offers a place to work where making a difference—locally and globally—is part of how we do business every day.

About The Hershey Company

The Hershey Company is an industry-leading snacks company known for making more moments of goodness through its iconic brands. With a strong portfolio across chocolate, confectionery, and salty snacks, Hershey delights consumers every day. Our beloved brands include Hershey’s, Reese’s, KitKat®, Dots Pretzels, Lesser Evil, Jolly Rancher, Twizzlers, Ice Breakers, and more.

At Hershey, we are committed to making a meaningful difference in the communities where we live, work, and do business. This commitment originated with our founder, Milton Hershey, and continues to shape who we are today.

Guided by our employee value proposition, Lead Today. Create Tomorrow, we empower our people to drive impact now while shaping what comes next. Our One Hershey mindset brings teams together across functions, geographies, and businesses, enabling us to operate with speed, collaboration, and shared purpose.

The Hershey Company is proud to be recognized as a top employer in the United States, reflecting our commitment to our people, culture, and purpose. 

How will you fit in the big picture?

What will you do?

• Planning, Budgeting, and Forecasting: Lead comprehensive forecasting, annual budgeting, and long-range planning efforts for designated functional areas. Coordinate seamlessly with multiple stakeholders to ensure that assumptions are rigorously validated, synchronized across teams, and clearly documented.
• Performance Analysis and Financial Storytelling: Conduct in-depth financial performance assessments including variance evaluations and KPI monitoring. Translate complex data into compelling, executive-level narratives detailing risks, opportunities, and recommended actions.
• Decision Support and Financial Modeling: Develop and maintain robust financial models and business cases to guide investment decisions, strategic initiatives, and scenario analyses. Assess financial impacts and trade-offs to provide actionable recommendations driving cost efficiency and growth.
• Cross-Functional Business Partnership: Act as a trusted financial advisor to senior functional leaders, supporting enhanced understanding of financial implications, improving forecast accuracy, and fostering a culture of accountability.
• Reporting and Process Improvement: Champion innovations in FP&A reporting, automation, and related processes. Facilitate collaboration among stakeholders to ensure successful implementation and adoption of optimized solutions.

Additional responsibilities include serving as a leader in Strategic Planning processes—maintaining supporting models and preparing presentations for senior leadership and the Board of Directors; driving capital allocation strategies and enhancements; and partnering with M&A teams to provide strategic insights for pipeline deals nearing completion.

Minimum Education & Requirements

Experience

• At least 7 years (Manager level): 8-12 years (Senior Manager level) of progressive financial experience, preferably within the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry.
• Demonstrated prior involvement in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) processes, including due diligence and integration phases.
• Proficiency with SAP financial systems and Robotic Process Automation (RPA) tools to enhance efficiency and data accuracy.
• Strong expertise in financial reporting, analysis, and advanced Microsoft Excel capabilities, including pivot tables and manipulation of large datasets.
• Experience utilizing data visualization software such as Alteryx and Tableau to communicate insights effectively.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet demanding deadlines in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in Finance, Accounting, or a closely related field is required. 

Benefits and Perks

At Hershey, we offer competitive pay and a comprehensive total rewards package designed to support your wellbeing, financial security, and life outside of work.

• Health & Wellbeing: Medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus wellness programs that support your physical and mental health 
• Financial Security: Competitive pay, annual incentive opportunities, and a 401(k) with company match 
• Time Off & Flexibility: Paid time off, company holidays, and flexible ways of working where applicable 
• Growth & Development: Career development programs, learning opportunities, and internal mobility 

Benefits may vary based on role, location, and eligibility. 

The Hershey Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The policy of The Hershey Company is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other categories protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
The Hershey Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veterans.  

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