Regional Rebates and Promotion Analyst

This is a complex analyst role, which gives the opportunity to interact with various functions (e.g. Sales and Local Finance) across the Region and within the CoE, and to develop new skills, including audit/ compliance, process improvements and analytics.

Client Details

This is a complex analyst role, which gives the opportunity to interact with various functions (e.g. Sales and Local Finance) across the Region and within the CoE, and to develop new skills, including audit/ compliance, process improvements and analytics.

Description

Accurate tracking and reconciliation of customer investment (promotions and rebates) using local Promotions tools and SAP Rebate system.

Suggest, lead and actively-participate in systems/process-improvement projects and standardisation of processes within the COE and across the region.

Prepare, coordinate and standardise Commercial Team documentation of processes.

Supervise use of correct GL accounts and provide feedback on how each country is working to the guidelines.

Use local Promotions tools and SAP Rebate system review claims and reconcile promotion and rebates. Working with large volumes of data in SAP or Excel.

Take ownership and follow up on issues identified, working with stakeholders through to resolution.

Assist with the requirements of internal and external auditors

Implementation of new processes to ensure investments are in the correct GL accounts, with reclassification of spend when necessary.

Proactive business partnering with other CoE and local (e.g. Sales, Finance) colleagues.

People Management:

Foster an environment of teamwork, innovation and sharing of ideas.

Compliance Statement:

Ensure strong internal controls are in place, to achieve "adequate" internal and external audit ratings, and to deliver excellence in reporting.

Accurate and timely month-end reporting. Meet all corporate and regional deadlines.

Proactively support local finance and sales teams in EMEA to ensure supporting documentation is provided and it is compliant. Relationship building is key to success

Profile

• Part or fully qualified accountant or an international qualified accountant equivalent (e.g. CIMA or ACCA) with a minimum of 3 years financial experience

Technical Skills:

• Experience working with Rebates and Promotions, Sales or Accounts Receivable a benefit.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Excel and knowledge of SAP G/L accounting (especially commercial accounting)
• Knowledge of other systems used for commercial accounting an advantage

Languages:

• Fluent English crucial.
• Other languages within the EAME region advantageous.
• Experience Required:
• Financial background and understanding.
• Experience in providing reporting and analytics

Skills & Competencies:
Results & Performance Driven:

• Takes personal responsibility for delivering results

Sense of Urgency:

• Quickly assimilates and digests information
• Persists in the face of obstacles or challenges

Intellectual Curiosity:

• Makes progress and remains focused under ambiguous and complex situations
• Seeks opportunities to learn and grow professionally

Prudent Risk Taking:

• Cooperates in identifying ways of doing things better and faster

Organisation & Talent Development:

• Gives and receives constructive and candid feedback
• Accepts responsibility for and learns from their own mistakes
• Works effectively with people that have diverse styles, talents, and ideas

Collaboration & Teaming:

• Develops business and personal relationships with people from other areas of the organisation
• Demonstrates ability to work with teams and individuals

Self-Awareness & Adaptability:

• Actively seeks feedback
• Appreciates and uses constructive criticism
• Bounces back quickly from disappointments and mistakes; learns and moves on quickly
• Demonstrates awareness of how their actions or interactions impact others
• Listens effectively and remains open to other's ideas

Job Offer

Basic Salary: Up to £48,000

Bonus

Pension

Healthcare

28 days holiday + BH

Access to Flexible Benefits Suite