Trade Spend Analyst: Promotions & Financial Insights

ACCO Brands; Mississauga; Hybride; CAD 58 000 - 70 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Hybrid work model

Flexible start times

Business casual dress code

Pension plan

Health benefits

Pay for performance bonus

On-site fitness centre

Employee committee

Résumé du poste

ACCO Brands is seeking a Trade Spend Analyst to join the North America Finance team in Mississauga. This role supports the management and execution of trade promotions and spending activities based on customer contracts, ensuring accurate financial reporting and documentation.

You will collaborate with Sales and Finance to align budgets and forecasts. The ideal candidate will bring strong analytical skills and a proactive, detail-oriented mindset, thriving in a hybrid work setting and

Qualifications

• Post-Secondary degree or diploma in accounting, business or related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in trade spend, financial analysis, or CPG industry preferred.
• Proficient data entry skills with an expectation of a high level of accuracy.
• Strong oral, written and interpersonal skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, etc.)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP).
• Understanding of accrual accounting principles.

Responsabilités

• Process and validate trade promotions, discounts, rebates, and customer agreements.
• Maintain and update trade spend systems and databases.
• Reconcile trade spend accounts and investigate discrepancies related to deductions working Sales Team Account Managers and Accounts Receivable team member assigned to the account.
• Collaborate with Sales and Finance teams to ensure alignment on budgets and forecasts.
• Prepare customer contracts and managing all stages of the contract process to completion.
• Prepare account specific customer reconciliations and detailed analysis as requested by all levels in Sales/Finance and customers where applicable.
• Support accrual calculations and ensure proper documentation for month-end and year-end financial close.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and audit requirements.

Connaissances

Data entry

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Oral communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Independent work

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Formation

Post-Secondary degree or diploma in accounting, business or related field

Outils

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Description du poste

ACCO Brands is seeking a Trade Spend Analyst to join the North America Finance team in Mississauga. This role supports the management and execution of trade promotions and spending activities based on customer contracts, ensuring accurate financial reporting and documentation.

You will collaborate with Sales and Finance to align budgets and forecasts. The ideal candidate will bring strong analytical skills and a proactive, detail-oriented mindset, thriving in a hybrid work setting and