Financial Analyst I

At Lindt, we are a global fast-growing consumer goods company, enchanting the world with premium chocolate. We are driven by our passion for excellence and go the extra mile ensuring that every Lindt experience is nothing short of exceptional. Our collective efforts are geared towards making a positive impact, not only in the world of premium chocolate but also in the lives of our employees, customers, and communities. Our company embraces a culture defined by the core values of Excellence, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Responsibility, and Collaboration, fostering a dynamic and collaborative environment where these principles drive our success.

Position Purpose:

The person in this position holds the critical role of financial management of the D2C function. This person will serve as the key business partner to the Retail organization and responsibilities including but not limited to: the coordination of the budgeting process, performing closings, variance analysis, reporting, projects, ensuring the integrity of the information system, monitoring and improving procedures, and communicating issues to Senior Management in a timely manner. In addition, this person ensures that external, corporate and internal obligations are met and works to ensure the assets of the company are protected.

This is hybrid role that requires three days per week in our Stratham, NH corporate office.

Budget and Latest Estimate (Forecasting) process:

• Coordinate the Annual and Latest Estimate budgeting process with the D2C function and Finance, ensuring targets and timelines are met.
• Consolidate all financial information; analyze results, and present financials to key business partners.
• Demonstrate shared ownership in partnership with the business to comply with, meet or exceed budgetary commitments.

Internal & External Reporting and Analysis:

• Responsible for the development and maintenance of reports that will provide the Retail division with meaningful information required to make decisions and effectively run the business.
• Take individual responsibility to assure business visibility and understanding in order to make and support management's strategic decision-making process.
• Participate in the month/year-end closing processes, performing P&L variance analysis, and completing required schedules.
• Complete and publish the monthly financial package specific to the different stakeholders and review key financial metrics like Net Sales, Discounts, Profitability, Comparable Store Growth, Average Transactions and Average Order Value
• Complete monthly year-to-go and sensitivity analysis based on year to date results and forecasts.
• Conduct monthly cost center reviews with the Retail team to communicate year to date results and gain business insights.
• Business case analysis for various projects such as review of store portfolio and new channel strategy.

Qualifications & Requirements:

Experience:

• Expert in Excel and proficient in PowerPoint, Word and an ERP system.
• Must have solid written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills
• Proven understanding of processes & procedures
• Demonstrated ability to effectively partner with and advise assigned business groups to achieve desired results
• Strong presentation skills

Skills & Knowledge:

• 1-2 years financial experience in a CPG environment
• Demonstrated proficiency with MS software and an ERP system

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree required & Master's degree preferred in related field