Sr. Analyst, FP&A (US CMG & Protein)

Sr. Analyst, FP&A (US CMG & Protein) The Hershey Company United States, Pennsylvania, Hershey Apr 01, 2026 Sr. Analyst, FP&A (US CMG & Protein)

Posted Date:

Apr 1, 2026

Requisition Number:

128322

Location:

Hershey, PA Department:

Finance Summary of Role:

The Sr Analyst, US CMG & Protein FP&A will play a critical role in financial planning, forecasting, and performance management for the U.S. Confectionery, Mint & Gum (CMG) and Protein portfolios. This role partners closely with Commercial, Marketing, Supply Chain, and Brand teams to deliver insights that drive profitable growth, support strategic decisions, and ensure strong financial discipline. This position requires a blend of strong financial acumen, analytical rigor, business partnership, and the ability to translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights for senior leadership.

Role Responsibilities:

Financial Planning & Forecasting Support AOP and BU processes for the US CMG & Protein businesses, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and alignment with business strategy Maintain detailed volume, revenue, margin, and OI forecasts, identifying risks and opportunities Analyze drivers of variance vs. AOP, prior year, and latest estimates, clearly articulating root causes Performance Management & Insights Deliver timely and insightful monthly close analyses, including volume, trade, supply chain, marketing & SG&A drivers Build executiveready commentary and materials for monthly reviews, outlook updates, and leadership forums Business Partnership Partner closely with Customer Finance, Supply Chain Finance, DME & SG&A teams to pace the P&L Collaborate crossfunctionally to align financial outcomes with operational and commercial plans Ad Hoc & Strategic Analysis Support ad hoc analyses, including scenario modeling and sensitivity analysis, and business case development Support continuous improvement efforts related to forecast accuracy, reporting efficiency, and analytical tools Desired knowledge, skills, and abilities: Strong financial modeling, forecasting, and variance analysis skills Ability to synthesize complex data into clear, concise insights for nonfinance partners Strong communication skills and confidence working with senior stakeholders

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

Education - Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, related field MBA preferred Experience - At least 3-5+ years of experience in FP&A, finance, or analytical roles, preferably in CPG or a matrixed organization Advanced proficiency in Excel; experience with Power BI, SAP, or similar financial systems preferred #LI-TL1 #LI-Onsite 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. You may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our online application process as a result of a disability. You can request an accommodation via phone or email. To request an accommodation via phone, please call +1 877-804-1794 and leave a voicemail with your contact information. You may also email a request for accommodation to ApplicationHelp@hersheys.com. Please be sure to include "Accommodation Needed" in the subject line. This will ensure that your email is routed to the appropriate contact who will handle your request.

Nearest Major Market:

Harrisburg