Financial Analyst Co-Pilot

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Job Summary:

The Business Support Analyst assists the Sales organization to help with account support in the areas of forecast management, trade program setup and maintenance, deduction validation and clearing and AP check payments.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Process deductions in order to meet the quarterly goals based upon data provided by Sales Finance
• Complete accurate and timely trade program setup and reconciliation in conjunction with the promotional trade rate goals
• Issue Accounts Payable checks as needed
• Match and validate Proof of Performance through contracts
• Ensure forecasting accuracy to align with RGM KPI’s
• Conduct and attend monthly reviews of forecast and promotional plan
• Attend trade review meetings as needed to review deduction management, trade spend, and plan revisions with the Account Manager and/or RGM Field Finance
• Review and analyze trade reports
• Handle and analyze new item, special pack, seasonal, and everyday forecasts
• Analyze sales pricing and distributor deductions to resolve areas where program improvements could be initiated
• Provide templates to Account Managers and/or Sales Finance for any input needs
• Coordinate with internal and external partners to exchange information and update controls
• Make recommendations for updating pricing and programs as needed

Requirements and Minimum Education Level:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required; equivalent experience defined as at least 3 years of relevant, professional-level working experience in the same or similar field
• Previous trade associate level experience required for analyst role (forecasting)

Required Skills:

• Ability to work with minimal direct supervision
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written
• Detail-oriented and able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Effective time management skills
• Ability to manage multiple work flows at any given time
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to troubleshoot and problem-solve
• Strong computer skills, including the ability to learn new systems quickly
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, with a strong emphasis in intermediate Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP)

Job ID: 344220

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