Sales Finance Analyst at Fellowes Brands in Itasca, Illinois

Job Description:

Description

Our most important asset is our people. Who we are, what we do, how we do it and why we are passionate are all centerpieces of why we succeed.

Recognized among America's Best Midsize Employers by Forbes in 2021 and 2022

Recognized as one of Chicago's Best & Brightest Companies to Work For in 2022

Recognized as a Chicago Tribune Top Workplace 2022 and 2023

The Role

As a Sales Finance Analyst, you will work collaboratively within the sales finance group and across our sales organization and business teams in support of various customer marketing programs.

We operate in a hybrid work environment, which includes remote days on Mondays and Fridays, and in-office days on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.

In This Role, You will…

• Calculate rebates and allowances due and determine or process claims deducted from invoices that relate to marketing programs
• Coordinate and correspond with our customers' external auditors on post audit program reviews designed to recover "lost vendor income"
• Identify and reduce marketing expense whenever possible by analysis of discretionary funding that is ineffective and or unnecessary in nature
• Analyze customer accounts and channels for pricing, cost and profitability margins to determine if marketing program levels are reasonable and/or justifiable
• Manage rebate and allowance accruals used in the monthly financial closings for select G/L accounts, help with any reconciliation needed between the marketing system and the general ledger, and assist business teams with any advertising expense that is needed and budgeted in their particular cost centers
• Help in the preparation of the annual rebate and allowance budget by working with sales and forecasting, adding insight where applicable
• Coordinate and correspond with customers on sales reporting, rebate reporting, claim status and other miscellaneous financial information needed
• Act as an administrator for our SPIFF program

What You Bring to the Team:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a similar role within sales, corporate finance, demand planning or a business team
• Bachelor's degree
• Basic understanding of sales, marketing, financial and cost accounting, and financial reporting
• Advanced Excel skills
• The ability to maintain diplomacy and clear, professional communication skills with both internal and external customers, especially when in confrontational situations or under pressure
• A strong ability to self-organize and manage one's own priorities and projects
• Strong attention to detail
• A positive attitude with a willingness to learn and bring new perspectives to the table

Fellowes Brands - A Family Business Since 1917
For over a century, Fellowes has been committed to positively impacting people through our culture, relationships and solutions. We have evolved toward relevance with each decade and generation, responding to a constantly changing world. Today, we are on an ambitious journey to grow our influence and impact in enhancing and maximizing work experiences worldwide. We are a Brand on the Move and remain committed to finding new ways to help people work better and feel better.

Visit our Careers Site: www.fellowesbrands.com/us/en/careers/Pages/overview.aspx

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Fellowes, Inc. does not accept unsolicited resumes from any agencies that have not signed a mutual service agreement. All unsolicited resumes will be considered Fellowes' property, and Fellowes will not be obligated to pay a referral fee. This includes resumes submitted directly to hiring managers without contacting the Talent Acquisition Department.

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