Financial Analyst – Trade Spend and Post Audit Claims

The Clorox Company; Brampton; Híbrido; CAD 72.000 - 112.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Clorox is seeking a Financial Analyst to manage over $2M in annual customer post-audit claims and strengthen trade spend controls. You will validate, reconcile, and dispute deductions in partnership with Sales and Customer Teams, while tracking performance and reporting outcomes.

Responsibilities include month-end close, journal entries, and balance sheet reconciliations, with opportunities to influence negotiations and improve processes across the business.

Formación

• 3+ years of experience with major customers and managing customer deductions.
• Experience with SAP S/4HANA, Excel, and Power BI is an asset.

Responsabilidades

• Manage over $2M in post-audit claims annually and ensure accurate validation.
• Reconcile, dispute, and clear deductions in collaboration with Sales and Customer Teams.
• Maintain a post-audit claims tracker and monitor deduction trends.
• Prepare month-end and quarter-end journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Provide financial insights to guide negotiations and improve outcomes on deductions.

Conocimientos

Trade spend management

Post-audit claims

Financial analysis

Internal controls

Herramientas

SAP S/4HANA

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

HighRadius

Exceedra

Descripción del empleo

Clorox is the place that’s committed to growth – for our people and our brands. Guided by our purpose and values, and with people at the center of everything we do, we believe every one of us can make a positive impact on consumers, communities, and teammates. Join our team. #CloroxIsThePlaceYour role at Clorox:The Financial Analyst – Trade Spend and Post Audit Claims manages over $2 million in annual customer post-audit claims, ensuring accurate validation, reconciliation, dispute resolution, and timely deduction clearing. Partnering with Sales, Customer Teams, and third-party recovery partners, the role identifies recovery opportunities, provides financial insights, and strengthens trade spend controls and processes. Responsibilities also include claims reporting and analysis, month-end and quarter-end journal entries, and balance sheet reconciliations.In this role, you will:Key ResponsibilitiesTrade Spend Management & System AccuracyResponsible for $2M+ in post audit claims on an annual basisEnsure alignment with customer agreements to support accurate post audit deduction clearing and financial reportingIdentify discrepancies, risks, and process improvement opportunities related to trade spendCustomer Post Audit Claims & Deduction Management (First Line of Defense)Review, classify, and reconcile customer post-audit claims (trade, etc.)Assess validity of claims using customer agreements and supporting documentationInitiate and manage disputes for invalid post audit claims directly with customersRoute valid post audit claims to Sales teams with clear documentation and financial impact summariesMaintain a comprehensive post audit claims tracker (volume, value, status, ownership, and resolution progress)Monitor deduction trends and proactively identify risks and recovery opportunitiesBusiness Partnership & Sales EnablementPartner closely with Sales and Customer Teams to guide post-audit claim resolution decisions and trade spend activitiesProvide financial insights to support negotiations and improve outcomes on post audit deductions and claimsAct as a co-pilot to account teams by enabling timely post audit claim clearing and accurate trade resolutionSupport onboarding and ongoing coordination with third-party recovery partnersReporting, Analytics & InsightsPrepare and deliver regular reporting on post audit trade deductionsAnalyze customer behavior, deduction trends, and recovery rates to identify insights and opportunitiesProcess, Controls & TransformationServe as a key control point (“first line of defense”) to minimize financial risk and ensure complianceContribute to the design and implementation of future-state processes for post audit trade claims managementSupport process improvements to enhance efficiency, data integrity, and trade management capabilitiesMonth-End & Quarter-End ActivitiesPrepare month-end and quarter-end journal entries related to trade accounting, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and appropriate supporting documentationPrepare and complete balance sheet reconciliations, investigate variances, and resolve outstanding items in a timely manner#LI-HybridWhat we look for:Required Qualifications3+ years of experience working directly with major customers and managing customer deductions, with a strong understanding of each customer’s operations, deduction processes, and claim resolution requirements.Experience with HighRadius, Exceedra, SAP S/4HANA, Microsoft Excel, and Power BI is an asset but is not mandatory.This posting is for an existing vacancy within our organization.Workplace type:HybridOur values-based culture connects to our purpose and empowers people to be their best, professionally and personally. We serve a diverse consumer base which is why we believe teams that reflect our consumers bring fresh perspectives, drive innovation, and help us stay attuned to the world around us. That’s why we foster an inclusive culture where every person can feel respected, valued, and fully able to participate, and ultimately able to thrive. Learn more.[Canada] Additional Information:At Clorox, we champion people to be well and thrive, starting with our own people. To help make this possible, we offer comprehensive, competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of well-being and provide flexibility for our teammates’ unique needs. This includes robust health plans, a competitive pension program with a company match, paid time off benefits (including half-day summer Fridays, depending on location), Maternity leave benefits, and more.We are committed to fair and equitable pay and are transparent with current and future teammates about our salary ranges. We use broad salary ranges that reflect the competitive market for similar jobs, provide sufficient opportunity for growth as you gain experience and expand responsibilities, while also allowing for differentiation based on performance. Your starting pay will depend on job-related factors, including relevant skills, knowledge, experience, and location. Below is the targeted range for this role.Non-Sales: $71,596 - $110,257Sales: $73,043 - $112,487All ranges are subject to change in the future.Please apply directly to our job postings and do not submit your resume to any person via text message. Clorox does not conduct text-based interviews and encourages you to be cautious of anyone posing as a Clorox recruiter via unsolicited texts during these uncertain times.To all recruitment agencies: Clorox (and its brand families) does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to Clorox employees, including any members of our leadership team. Clorox is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes