Sales Finance Specialist

Nestle; Meycauayan; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Nestlé Integrated Business Services Manila, Inc. in Meycauayan invites a Sales Finance Specialist to support commercial and sales operations by managing trade claims, deductions, accruals, and trade spend analysis.

This role partners with Sales, Commercial Planning, and Finance to ensure accurate financial reporting and timely claim processing. The ideal candidate has a finance-related degree, 2+ years experience in FMCG or customer operations, and strong analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Marketing, Sales, or related discipline.
• Experience in Sales Finance, Trade Spend, Customer Operations, or Commercial Finance.
• Experience in FMCG or fast-paced commercial environment (preferred).
• Strong understanding of promotions, customer dynamics, and category performance.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret financial and commercial data.
• Experience working with multiple stakeholders across Sales, Finance, and Operations.
• Attention to detail, time management, and ability to meet deadlines.
• Proficiency with business systems and financial tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage and process customer trade claims and deductions with accuracy and timeliness.
• Set up and monitor long-term trade activities in trade systems.
• Review and validate trade accruals.
• Analyze trade spend movements versus targets and support forecasts.
• Investigate and resolve disputed trade claims with Sales and Customer teams.
• Use data from multiple sources to validate claims and challenge discrepancies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders across Sales, Commercial Planning, Business Excellence, and Finance.
• Support continuous improvement by identifying data quality and reporting gaps.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Stakeholder collaboration

Data interpretation

Time management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting/Business

Job description

Location: Meycauayan, Bulacan, PH

Company: Nestlé Integrated Business Services Manila, Inc.

Full-Time | Bachelor’s Degree | 2+ Years Experience

Job Summary

The Sales Finance Specialist plays a critical role in supporting commercial and sales operations by managing trade claims, deductions, accruals, and trade spend analysis. This role partners closely with Sales, Commercial Planning, and Finance teams to ensure accurate financial reporting, timely claim processing, and clear insights into trade spend movements. The position is ideal for a finance professional with strong analytical skills and exposure to FMCG or customer operations.

A Day in the Life

As a Sales Finance Specialist, you will:

• Manage and process customer trade claims and deductions with accuracy and timeliness, ensuring adherence to agreed service levels


• Set up and monitor long-term trade activities in trade systems, ensuring correct configuration and minimal over/under-accruals


• Review and validate trade accruals, performing regular checks to ensure completeness and accuracy


• Analyze and provide commentary on trade spend movements versus targets, supporting forecast and performance discussions


• Investigate and resolve disputed trade claims in coordination with Sales and Customer teams, minimizing aged or outstanding items


• Use data from multiple sources (\"e.g., customer data, scan data, internal reports\") to validate claims and challenge discrepancies


• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders including Sales, Commercial Planning, Business Excellence, and Finance teams


• Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying gaps in processes, data quality, and reporting

Qualifications / What Will Make You Successful

To succeed in this role, you will have:

• A degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Marketing, Sales, or a related discipline


• Experience or exposure to Sales Finance, Trade Spend, Customer Operations, or Commercial Finance roles


• Background in FMCG or a fast-paced commercial environment (preferred)


• Strong understanding of promotional activities, customer dynamics, and category performance


• Solid analytical skills with the ability to interpret, question, and explain financial and commercial data


• Experience working with multiple stakeholders across Sales, Finance, and Operations


• High attention to detail, strong time management skills, and the ability to meet tight deadlines


• Proficiency in business systems and financial tools, with the ability to quickly learn new systems


• Strong communication skills and confidence in explaining financial insights to non-finance partners


• A proactive mindset, strong work ethic, and alignment with company values and integrity standards