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. #LI-TL1 #LI-Hybrid Apply Job!