Position Title: Associate Manager Financial Data Systems
Summary:
The Financial Data Systems and Controls Governance team in Hershey is responsible for global oversight and governance for financially relevant data, processes, systems and internal controls. The Senior Analyst Finance Data Systems (FDS) – Tools, Config & Integration will be responsible for supporting the global team to drive efficiency and control into key systems and applications that support our monthly close. The scope of this position may include support for our global instance of SAP S4 Hana and may also support the close process and financial systems for local entities using alternate ERP systems (ARP or Microsoft Dynamics as examples). This role will partner with the rest of the FDS and Controls team to support the design and configuration of financial processes in the ERP or complimentary tools (Blackline, Workiva, as examples), and identify and implement process or tool enhancements that drive efficiency into our accounting processes with better automation and control. The Senior Analyst will also play a key role in supporting internal control refresh activities to simplify and digitize our ways of working and to leverage new tools and technology.
Financial Data Systems Support:
Perform monthly procedures to provide system support for close and consolidation of ERP systems that consolidate into Group Reporting, with particular focus on financial systems outside of the core SAP S4 Hana environment (ARP and Microsoft Dynamics, as examples)
Perform monthly procedures to load and reconcile financial data into Blackline and support ongoing initiatives to automate financial processes leveraging Blackline or other tools where appropriate;
Support initiatives to increase automation in processes that support month end close, including initiatives to accelerate month end close by elimination of manual processes and journal entries
Support process mapping exercises to identify enhancements to system capabilities, processes and internal controls
Transformation Initiatives
Partner with Hershey controllership team and IT organization to support finance related enhancements in our ERP and financial systems, including procedures to support the FDS team in prioritizing new initiatives, testing enhancements and supporting communication channels.
Partner with transformation-oriented teams within Hershey to understand the financial impact of other transformational initiatives and deliver Financial Data Systems support where appropriate
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Partner with Internal Control teams to ensure governance and controls over data, reports, system controls and reporting processes in areas of transformation
Partner with integration teams for financial integration (data, processes, systems, etc.) of new businesses, as applicable
Support the design and development of processes that enhance financial processes (data ingestion/system integration, load automation, configuration enhancements, etc.)
Internal Control Initiatives
Partner with Internal Controls, business process and IT control teams to assess and implement controls in areas of transformation
Assess capabilities and support initiatives to deliver real-time and continuous control through partnership with the Internal Controls Governance team, controllership and IT organizations
Support initiatives to centralize controls through use of technology. Develop FDS solutions to bring control operation into on-system tools that leverage workflow technology, automated process, etc.
Execute internal controls where appropriate
Dimensions:
Dimension ($, Units, Employees) Global Gross Sales ~ $11 billion USD Tier 1, 2, and 3 Hershey Systems S4 Hana and all financially relevant supporting systems, applications and tools Business Units Supported All global business units
Minimum knowledge, skills and abilities required to successfully perform major duties/responsibilities:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Management Information Systems
CPA or Chartered Accountant certification preferred
3-5 years experience in a SOX compliant environment
Must be highly principled and of the highest moral and ethical standards
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Exposure to ERP accounting and finance systems such as SAP preferred
Demonstrates professional judgment and high standards for quality and attention to detail
Demonstrates intellectual curiosity and a desire to stay abreast of changing business technologies and trends
Forward thinking and able to partner and advance controls strategy along with changes to the business.
Solid critical thinking and issue resolution skills.
Exhibits executive presence and garners the respect of superiors, colleagues, and subordinates
Education:
BA/BS in Accounting or Finance CPA preferred
Experience:
3-5 years experience in a SOX compliant environment Background in Internal or External Audit preferred Experience with various financial systems & tools preferred: SAP S4 Hana, Microsoft Dynamics, Blackline, Workiva
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