Assoc Staff Business Systems Analyst FDS

Hershey Company; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 101,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellbeing

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Flexible working

Job summary

The Hershey Company is seeking an Associate Manager, Business Systems Analyst – Financial Data Systems, to drive efficiency, automation, and governance across critical financial systems supporting global close and reporting. This role partners with Controllership, Internal Controls, and IT to enhance systems, strengthen controls, and support transformation initiatives.

Ideal candidates have accounting/finance experience, strong analytical and communication skills, and a proven ability to

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a SOX-compliant environment.
• Experience supporting financial systems and process improvement initiatives.
• BlackLine administration and/or user experience preferred.
• Experience with ERP systems, preferably SAP.
• Ability to partner across Finance, Controls and IT teams.

Responsibilities

• Support administration and optimization of BlackLine and other financially relevant systems used in the month-end close process.
• Perform data load validations, quality reviews, control checks, and user support activities.
• Drive adoption of best practices through training, onboarding, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support automation projects that reduce manual processes and journal entries while improving control and efficiency.
• Assist with process mapping and identification of system and process enhancement opportunities.
• Partner with Controllership and IT teams to support ERP and financial system enhancements.
• Participate in testing, implementation, and governance activities for new financial capabilities and automation solutions.
• Support enterprise transformation initiatives by assessing financial data and reporting impacts.
• Help ensure appropriate governance, controls, and reporting processes are embedded in new ways of working.
• Partner with Internal Controls and IT teams to design and implement controls within evolving business processes.
• Support initiatives focused on continuous monitoring, automation, and digitization of control activities.
• Help centralize and modernize controls through workflow technology and system-based solutions.
• Execute key internal control activities as assigned.

Skills

SOX compliance

Financial systems

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA or Chartered Accountant

Tools

BlackLine

SAP

Job description

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Assoc Staff Business Systems Analyst FDS

Posted Date: Sep 29, 2026

Requisition Number: 130520

Why Hershey:

At The Hershey Company, our culture is rooted in purpose and inspired by Milton Hershey's 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 difference—locally and globally—is part of how we do business every day.

About The Hershey Company

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 Hershey's, Reese's, 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.

How will you fit in the big picture?

The Financial Data Systems and Controls Governance team is responsible for global oversight of financially relevant data, systems, processes, and internal controls. As the Associate Manager, Business Systems Analyst – Financial Data Systems, you will help drive efficiency, automation, and governance across critical financial systems that support Hershey's global close and reporting processes.

In this role, you will partner closely with Controllership, Internal Controls, and IT teams to enhance financial systems, strengthen controls, and support transformation initiatives that simplify and modernize the way we work. This is an exciting opportunity for an accounting or finance professional who enjoys combining process improvement, technology, and governance to deliver meaningful business impact.

What will you do?

• Support administration and optimization of BlackLine and other financially relevant systems used in the month-end close process.
• Perform data load validations, quality reviews, control checks, and user support activities.
• Drive adoption of best practices through training, onboarding, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support automation projects that reduce manual processes and journal entries while improving control and efficiency.
• Assist with process mapping and identification of system and process enhancement opportunities.

Transformation Initiatives

• Partner with Controllership and IT teams to support ERP and financial system enhancements.
• Participate in testing, implementation, and governance activities for new financial capabilities and automation solutions.
• Support enterprise transformation initiatives by assessing financial data and reporting impacts.
• Help ensure appropriate governance, controls, and reporting processes are embedded in new ways of working.

Internal Control Initiatives

• Partner with Internal Controls and IT teams to design and implement controls within evolving business processes.
• Support initiatives focused on continuous monitoring, automation, and digitization of control activities.
• Help centralize and modernize controls through workflow technology and system-based solutions.
• Execute key internal control activities as assigned.

Experience:

• 3+ years of experience in a SOX-compliant environment.
• Experience supporting financial systems, accounting processes, and process improvement initiatives.
• BlackLine administration and/or user experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with ERP systems, preferably SAP.
• Demonstrated ability to partner across Finance, Controls, and IT organizations.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a high level of quality and attention to detail.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• CPA or Chartered Accountant certification preferred.

Benefits and Perks

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 anticipated base salary range for this role is $101,360 to $126,700per year. The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of job‑related factors, including, but not limited to, experience, skill set, education, and training. In addition to a market-competitive base salary, our Total Rewards package includes performance‑based incentives and a comprehensive, competitive benefits package designed to support overall physical, mental, and financial well‑being (as applicable). Learn more about Hershey's benefits and all the resources Hershey provides to support our employees’ physical, emotional, and financial well‑being by visiting the Hershey Digital Employee Experience at www.askHRbenefits.hersheys.com

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 [phone] and leave a voicemail with your contact information. You may also email a request for accommodation to [e-mail]. 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.