Temporary Finance Specialist

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 Temporary Finance Specialist will support the financial management of the Operations Team from June until December 2025. This person will assist in various financial tasks, including budgeting, variance analysis, reporting, and projects. They will ensure the integrity of the information system, monitor and improve procedures, and communicate issues to senior team members in a timely manner. Additionally, they will help ensure that external, corporate, and internal obligations are met and work to protect the company's assets. This is a hybrid role that requires three days per week in our Stratham, NH corporate office.

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

Budget and Latest Estimate (Forecasting) process:

• Assist in coordinating the Annual and Latest Estimate budgeting process with the Retail division and Finance, ensuring targets and timelines are met.
• Help consolidate financial information, analyze results, and present financials to key business partners.
• Support the Operations division in complying with, meeting, or exceeding budgetary commitments.

Internal & External Reporting and Analysis:

• Assist in developing and maintaining reports that provide the operations team with meaningful information required to make decisions and effectively run the business.
• Take responsibility to ensure business visibility and understanding to support management's strategic decision-making process.
• Support the month/year-end closing processes for the operations group, performing P&L variance analysis, and completing required schedules.
• Help complete and publish the monthly financial package specific to different stakeholders and review key financial metrics
• Assist in conducting monthly cost center reviews with the operations team to communicate year-to-date results and gain business insights.