Financial Analyst

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 serves as a liaison between Finance and key business functions within Lindt, with the purpose of providing effective operational and financial support to assigned business partners within the company, while actively participating in running the business. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: the coordination of the budgeting process, performing closings, variance analysis, reporting, ensuring the integrity of the information system, monitoring and improving procedures, and communicating issues to Senior Management in a timely manner. In addition, this person ensures that external, corporate and internal obligations are met and works to assure the assets of the company are protected.

This is hybrid role that requires three days per week in our Stratham, NH corporate office.

Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities:

Budget and Latest Estimate process:

• Coordinate the Annual and Latest Estimate budgeting process with the wholesale division and Finance, insuring targets and timelines are met.

• Consolidate all financial information; analyze results, and present financials to key business partners.

• Demonstrate shared ownership in partnership with the Retail division to comply with, meet or exceed budgetary commitments.

Internal & External Reporting and Analysis:

• Responsible for the development and maintenance of reports that will provide the wholesale division with meaningful information required to make decisions and effectively run the business.

• Lead the month/year-end closing processes for the wholesale division, performing P&L variance analysis, and completing required schedules.

• Complete and publish the monthly financial package specific to the different stakeholders and review key financial metrics like (Net-)Sales, Discounts, Profitability, Comparable Store Growth, Average Transactions and Average Order Value

• Conduct monthly cost center reviews with the Retail team to communicate year to date results and gain business insights

Business Systems Development:

• Partner with IT department to initiate, develop and implement key operating systems, procedures and processes for business groups, as required.

• Develop executive summaries and relevant reporting for senior management; make well thought out recommendations based on review and analysis.

• Actively participate in developing business systems which will provide management with improved tools for managing the business.