Manager Manufacturing Finance
Job Location:
Hazleton, PA - USA
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Job Summary
Location: Hazleton PA
At The Hershey Company our culture is rooted in purpose and inspired by Milton Hersheys 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 differencelocally and globallyis part of how we do business every day.
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 Hersheys Reeses 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.
- Partner with Plant Leadership to provide financial guidance and support operational and strategic decision making.
- Analyze manufacturing cost performance across labor materials overhead efficiency and waste to identify trends risks and opportunities.
- Develop and deliver financial insights that translate complex operational and financial data into actionable recommendations.
- Lead forecasting budgeting annual operating plan (AOP) and financial planning activities for assigned manufacturing operations.
- Perform scenario modeling and risk and opportunity analysis to support proactive business planning and resource allocation.
- Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions for cost productivity and performance gaps in partnership with Operations.
- Monitor and evaluate the financial impact of continuous improvement initiatives productivity projects and operational performance programs.
- Lead month end financial analysis variance reporting and performance narratives for plant and enterprise stakeholders.
- Interpret operational metrics and drivers including efficiency downtime labor utilization and waste to assess financial implications and performance outcomes.
- Ensure cost standards are understood consistently applied and aligned with operational realities.
- Support standard cost reviews product costing analyses and financial reporting processes in partnership with Accounting and Costing teams.
- Collaborate on cross functional projects by providing financial analysis and ensuring business decisions incorporate financial considerations.
- Identify opportunities to improve financial reporting processes analytical tools and data quality to strengthen decision making and performance management.
- Communicate financial performance trends risks and recommendations to plant leadership and corporate finance partners.
- Help build financial capability within plant operations through coaching collaboration and continuous improvement initiatives.
Experience
- Minimum 5 years experience in financial positions preferably CPG and/or Cost Accounting and/or Plant Controllership and/or Financial Planning & Analysis.
- Manufacturing finance and cost accounting expertise (labor overhead materials).
- Proven leadership in variance analysis financial storytelling and performance insight generation.
- Strong understanding of standard costing conversion costs and cost center performance.
- Experience leading budgeting forecasting and AOP processes.
- Ability to translate operational metrics (OEE downtime scrap) into financial outcomes.
- Strong business partnering skills with Operations and Plant Leadership; able to challenge assumptions and influence decisions.
- Demonstrated leadership experience including coaching and developing plant operations.
- Advanced analytical and financial modeling capability with strong problemsolving skills.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills including confidence engaging Corporate Finance.
- High ownership mindset strong prioritization skills and commitment to financial integrity and continuous improvement.
- Participation in plant reviews performance discussions and operational initiatives.
- Advanced proficiency in Excel and experience with financial systems (e.g. SAP Oracle Alteryx Tableau).
Education
- BA/BS in Finance Accounting or related field required. Masters degree a plus.
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 individuals 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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About Company
Here at Hershey, our purpose is to make more moments of goodness for consumers around the world.
