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The J.M. Smucker Company Lead Analyst, Sweet Baked Snacks Finance in Orrville, Ohio
Your Opportunity as the Lead Analyst, Sweet Baked Snacks (SBS) Finance Provide financial leadership for the Voortman brand, as well as providing financial oversight and support for the Hostess brand. Collaborate with multiple cross-functional partners, including Brand Marketing, Innovation, and CCB, to manage and grow the portfolio through marketing campaigns, new item introductions, distribution expansion, pricing/trade, and SKU optimization. Directly and indirectly perform financial analysis and communicate actual and/or anticipated results through insightful dialogue, reporting and scenario modeling. Location: Orrville, OH Work Arrangements: 30% in office expectation (6 days per month) In this role you will: Lead financial plan and forecast process for the Voortman brand to ensure timely submissions, data integrity (in Hyperion) and clear understanding, communication and alignment of results & assumptions Analyze Strategic Business Area (SBA) brand and category financial performance and deliver insights to support business decisions Partner with Finance leadership and cross-functional team(s) to identify financial opportunities and risks Deliver insightful reporting and dashboards consistent with other SBAs and FP&A; Engage on related projects to influence process and output development and training efforts Perform pre/post launch new item analysis and provide financial guidance; analyze business opportunities and communicate scenarios/outlook; Lead SKU optimization Lead financial aspects of long-range planning for categories and the SBA (as needed) with cross-functional team(s) Support SBS Senior Manager with integration related activities, as needed Maintain focus on business trends to deliver short and long-term objectives for the SBA/company Develop understanding of category, consumer and competition to drive decisions rooted in strategy Partner with Customer, Supply Chain and Operations Finance teams to ensure complete and accurate understanding of financial results and outlook Partner with Brand marketing, Innovation and CCB to maintain understanding of competitive category, pricing and merchandising environment The Right Place for You We are bold, kind, strive to do the right thing, we play to win, and we believe in a strong community that thrives together. Our culture is rooted in our , and we believe in supporting every employee by meeting their physical, emotional, and financial needs. What we are looking for: Minimum Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting 3+ years of relevant accounting and/or finance experience Strong analytical skills Excellent Excel spreadsheet capabilities Strong communication skills Highly organized and strong focus on accuracy and precision Demonstrated ability to identify opportunities, drive change, and meet deadlines Learn more about working at Smucker: #LI-KK1 #LI-Hybrid The J. M. Smucker Company (the "Company") is an Equal Opportunity Employer. No person will be discriminated against in hiring or in any other aspect of their employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, marital status, familial status, disability, genetic information, protected veteran/military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.