Manager, Innovation Finance

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.

The Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY) 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. 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.

About the role

The Manager, Innovation Finance will lead financial analysis for ONE Hershey innovation across CMG, Salty, and Functional Snacking, helping shape strategic decisions through clear, concise financial storytelling. In this role, you will lead and coach a team of four analysts, partner cross-functionally with key business partners, and influence leadership decisions by identifying P&L opportunities that support profitable, sustainable growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of analysts responsible for preparing Innovation P&Ls, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and timely delivery to cross-functional partners.
• Provide strategic guidance and analytical rigor on key innovation projects, anticipating leadership questions and shaping assumptions, analysis, and recommendations.
• Partner with cross-functional teams across Project Management, Marketing, Operations, Business Development, Engineering, and other areas to identify P&L opportunities and influence innovation decisions.
• Own mix reporting end-to-end, translating results into insights that increase visibility into financial implications and support continued profitable growth.
• Translate complex financial data into clear, concise, and relevant stories for stakeholders, leveraging advanced PowerPoint and think-cell skills while streamlining and automating where possible.

Requirements

• 5+ years of business experience in finance, accounting, or a related field.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Strong analytical skills and business/financial acumen, with the ability to drive P&L insights.
• Ability to produce accurate results and set direction for a team in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment.
• Ability to influence cross-functional partners and senior leaders through clear financial insights and strategic recommendations.
• Advanced proficiency in think-cell within PowerPoint, with the ability to tell a clear, concise, and relevant story for stakeholders.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including above-average Excel skills.

Benefits

• 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.