Financial Analyst II

Lindt & Sprüngli; Stratham (NH); Hybrid; USD 81,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

Lindt & Sprüngli is seeking a Finance Business Partner/FP&A professional to support budgeting, forecasting, and reporting. The role involves Planful budgeting, SAP S4 HANA data loading, and partnering with Sales, Marketing, and IT teams.

This hybrid position requires three days per week at the Stratham, NH headquarters. The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of financial planning and analysis experience, with strong Excel and reporting skills, and a Bachelor’s degree (MBA preferred).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA/Master’s degree preferred.
• 3–5 years financial planning and analysis experience.
• Strong Excel, PowerPoint, Word skills with excellent communication and presentation abilities.
• Knowledge of Planful and SAP S4 HANA is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support budgeting and latest estimates for Sales, Marketing, and IT teams.
• Consolidate financial data and provide insights to senior leadership.
• Prepare and maintain budget templates using planning software (Planful).
• Handling internal and external reporting and analysis across financial and non-financial data.
• Manage cost center reporting and forecasting; partner with business groups.

Skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Analytical skills

Planning & reporting

Planful

SAP S/4HANA

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

MBA preferred

Tools

Planful

SAP S4/HANA

Job description

Who We Are

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 is responsible for supporting the organization with various financial and non-financial planning and reporting. Requirements include but are not limited to preparing and analyzing Income Statements (P&L), building non-financial reporting capabilities, supporting sustainability initiatives, preparing and maintaining budget software (Planful), loading ERP (SAP S4 HANA) for reporting to internal business partners, manage cost center reporting and serve as the Finance Business Partner for the Sales, Marketing, and LSNA IT teams, providing financial planning, reporting, forecasting, and decision support. As business needs evolve, this role may also provide Finance Business Partner support to additional functions across the organization. In addition, this person ensures that corporate and internal obligations are met and works to assure the assets of the company are protected. This is a hybrid role that requires three days per week in our Stratham, NH corporate office.

Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities

• Budget and Latest Estimate Process Support the Annual Budget and Latest Estimate (LE) processes for various departments such as Sales, Marketing, and LSNA IT teams
• Consolidate and analyze financial data to provide actionable insights and recommendations to senior leadership
• Prepare and maintain budget templates using Planning Software (Planful)
• Internal and External Reporting and Analysis Responsible for the organizational reporting needs with (both financial and non-financial) Collaborating with multiple stakeholders such as internal cross functional teams, consultants, and senior leadership to execute the company’s mission
• Manage cost center reporting and forecasting (monthly, budget, latest estimates, ad hoc) for Sales, Marketing, and LSNA IT teams
• Business Systems Development Analyzing business requirements and processes and recommending them to the management and executives for implementation
• Extraction and analysis of company information, primarily financial, personal, expense, and revenue reports
• Working with leadership and teammates to improve processes and results

Qualifications & Requirements

• Skills & Knowledge: Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, Word Must have solid written, verbal communication, and presentation skills Strong analytical and reporting skills Proven understanding of processes & procedures Ability to effectively partner with assigned business groups to achieve desired results Knowledge of Planful and SAP S4 preferred
• Education: Bachelor’s degree required. MBA/Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience: 3-5 years financial experience in financial planning and analysis.

Total Rewards: Compensation Range: $81,316 - $105,743.40.

To learn more about our benefits visit https://jobs.lindtusa.com/total-rewards

Applicants for this position must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. The company will not sponsor applicants for this position for work visas. Lindt USA’s salary range reflects market rates based on our size, revenue, and location. Starting pay is determined using a wide range of factors including, but not limited to, job-related skills, knowledge, and experience as well as market conditions. A bonus and/or long-term incentive may be included as part of this compensation package.

Lindt and Sprüngli is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, veteran status, or any other classification protected by state, local or federal law.

Applicants for this position must successfully pass a background screening and may be required to pass drug screenings as well.

Lindt & Sprüngli has been enchanting the world with chocolate for over 180 years. The long-established Swiss company with its roots in Zurich is a global leader in the premium chocolate category. Lindt & Sprüngli produces quality chocolates today at its 12 factories in Europe and the USA. Its products are sold by 41 subsidiaries and branch offices in around 620 of its own stores as well as via a network of around 100 distributors around the globe. With around 15,500 employees, the Lindt & Sprüngli Group reported sales of CHF 5.92 billion in 2025. Our commitment to contributing to a sustainable tomorrow is a key element driving the company’s actions and ambitions. Since 2008, the Lindt & Sprüngli Farming Program has been our Responsible Sourcing Standard for cocoa.