Freudenberg Home and Cleaning Solutions · 1 week ago
FHCS Financial Analyst
Freudenberg Home and Cleaning Solutions is a leading global supplier of branded cleaning systems and household care products. The FHCS Financial Analyst will manage trade spend, conduct financial analysis, and support the sales and finance teams in various financial planning activities.
Cleaning ProductsE-CommerceRetail
Responsibilities
Trade Spend Management
Partner with the sales and accounts receivable teams to review and clear customer deductions
Identify invalid deductions and collaborate with brokers and external auditors to resolve disputes
Maintain trade spend reports, models, and perform monthly trade spend (TBM) ledger reconciliations
KPI Reporting and Analysis
Maintain and analyze monthly customer penalties reports
Prepare monthly headcount reports, including analysis of month-over-month and budget variances
Calculate and process quarterly customer sales rebates
Financial Planning and Support
Validate sales team price change requests to ensure alignment with master data
Lead monthly cost center reviews and provide insights on financial performance
Participate in month-end close activities and support the annual budgeting process
Provide ad hoc financial analysis and support to the Finance Director and Sales Controller
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related discipline
1 – 3 years of experience in financial analysis, preferably within a sales or commercial finance function
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with SAP is strongly preferred
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to partner effectively across teams
Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills with exceptional attention to detail
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
Preferred
Experience supporting sales, marketing, or commercial finance teams
Familiarity with trade spend processes within the consumer-packaged goods (CPG) industry
Benefits
401K Match: Save for retirement with the company's help.
Diversity & Inclusion: We focus on providing an inclusive environment and recognize our diversity contributes to our success.
International Opportunities: Grow in your career through international exchange and global job opportunities.
Personal Development: We offer a variety of trainings to ensure you can develop in your career.
Vacation: We offer time off to refresh and recharge.
Company
Freudenberg Home and Cleaning Solutions
Freudenberg Home and Cleaning Solutions is a leading provider for branded cleaning and household products and services.