Financial Analyst II

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

Job summary

Lindt is seeking a Finance Business Partner in Stratham, NH for a hybrid role with three days per week in the Stratham corporate office. The role will support budgeting, forecasting, and reporting across Sales, Marketing, and LSNA IT, partnering with senior leadership to drive financial insights and strategic decisions.

You will manage Planful-based budgeting tools, load data into SAP S4 HANA, and coordinate cost center reporting while ensuring compliance and alignment with corporate objectives.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years financial experience in financial planning and analysis.
• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support Annual Budget and Latest Estimate processes for Sales, Marketing, and LSNA IT teams.
• Consolidate and analyze financial data to provide actionable insights to senior leadership.
• Prepare and maintain budget templates using Planning Software (Planful).
• Load ERP (SAP S4 HANA) for reporting to internal business partners.
• Manage cost center reporting and forecasting for Sales, Marketing, and LSNA IT teams.

Skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Communication

Analytical skills

Reporting

Planful

SAP S4 HANA

Education

Bachelor’s degree

MBA/Master’s degree

Tools

Planful

SAP S4 HANA

Job description

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

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