Financial Analyst, Deductions

Financial Analyst, DeductionsJoin this dynamic team focused on delivering better nutrition for every step of life's journey. The Opportunity The Financial Analyst – Trade Spend position will be responsible for the clearing of all Customers' Deductions, set up Promotional codes within the System, and ensure proper booking of all Trade Accruals month to month. This role requires a detail and process oriented individual with a clear understanding of how to review and audit each deduction to ensure the amount deducted is valid and accurate. This position will work within the Trade Spend team, and interact with Sales and Customers to clarify any deduction in question. This person will create ad-hoc reporting to understand Actuals vs Budget costs, and ensures accuracy of Pricing for all Customers at the item level.Essential FunctionsAssist on any Trade Spend Budgeting processMaintains trade accrual database to facilitate reporting of actual trade spend by customer and SKUAdminister and enforce deduction management policiesDetail review of customer deductions for accuracy to ensure each deduction is valid and supportedProcess Journal Entries for any deduction clearance and prepare trade accrualsDetail tracking of communication to customers and status of each deductionReporting of Deduction aging, and understand customers' deductions trendsEnsure deductions are properly coded to the correct customers, brands, SKUProactively identify trends and assist in implementing processes to continuously improve accuracy and efficiency of deductions and to prevent invalid deductionsWork with customers and AR team to ensure backup is received timely and follow-up when additional information is neededHelp in the process for approving Promotional ActivitiesUpload Promotional codes within SAPProvide ad-hoc deduction and trade spend reporting and analysisThe Skills you will bring to the teamProficient in Microsoft Excel skills. Knowledge in SAP and Business Objects is a plusExcellent oral and written communications skillsAbility to quickly change priorities and handle competing prioritiesMust be extremely accurate and detail oriented in performing tasks and cross-checking workStrong organizational skills with demonstrated accuracy and attention to detailAbility to tactfully communicate with customers and sales team to resolve any invalid deductions or disputesBachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance is a plusIn addition, strong communication and positive attitude is required. The ideal candidate must have the ability to maintain a pleasant and professional demeanor at all times.Where and how you will workThe opportunity will be based in Downers Grove, IL with hybrid working arrangements available which offer you a greater choice in how you work and live, giving you a better work-life balance.CompensationCompensation for roles at Glanbia varies depending on a wide range of factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set and level of experience. Glanbia provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in IL. This range may not be applicable to other locations. Factors that could be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, years of experience and comparison to current employees already in this role. The typical candidate is hired below midpoint of the range. The annual salary for IL based employees for this role is $60k-$75k with an annual bonus.About GlanbiaGlanbia is a better nutrition company with three divisions: Performance Nutrition, Health & Nutrition and Dairy Nutrition. Collectively and with our partners we offer an incredible breadth of expertise in nutrition. We employ a team of 5800 people, work with global food and beverage companies, and sell our award-winning and market-leading brands and ingredients in more than 100 countries worldwide At Glanbia, we celebrate diversity, because we know that our individual strengths make us stronger together. We welcome and encourage interest from a variety of candidates, we will give your application consideration, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status. At Glanbia, our culture celebrates individuality, knowing that together we are more.