Gross-to-Net & Commercial Finance Analyst

Wella Operations US LLC; Łódź; Hybrid; PLN 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Birthday day off

EU remote up to 30 days a year

Annual leave accrual benefit

Job summary

Wella Company in Lodz is seeking a Gross-to-Net & Commercial Finance Analyst responsible for the Net Revenue reporting and month-end close related to Sales deductions and promotional budgets. You will partner with Sales and Finance to ensure accurate forecasting, budgeting, and reconciliations in a hybrid work setup.

The role requires a finance background with experience in Gross-to-Net and strong SAP proficiency, plus excellent analytical and communication skills to drive transparent

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or related field.
• Experience in Gross to Net area, preferably in the consumer goods industry.
• Proficiency with financial systems and tools such as SAP/SAP BW.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and able to meet tight deadlines.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with cross-functional teams.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to work with complex models and ambiguity.
• Excellent Excel skills, ideally with Power Query and financial modelling.

Responsibilities

• Own the Gross-to-Net month-end process and maintain strong accounting controls for Sales Deductions.
• Set up and maintain rebate agreements reflecting customer terms.
• Prepare Gross-to-Net deduction accruals and post journal entries.
• Own balance sheet reconciliations for Sales Deduction line items.
• Provide SAP support and guidance to Sales Services for monthly reimbursements.
• Partner with Sales to validate commercial assumptions in Gross-to-Net forecasts.
• Deliver regular and ad hoc reporting and process improvement for Gross-to-Net workflows.

Skills

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or related field

Tools

SAP

SAP BW

Excel

Power Query

Job description

Gross-to-Net & Commercial Finance Analyst

Function: Finance

Location: Lodz, LD, PL

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Rebate & Commercial Finance Analyst (Net Revenue Controller) at Wella Company plays a pivotal role in ensuring the correct Net Revenue reporting of our Professional Hair and Nail brands. This position serves as the primary finance support for Sales team and is integral to the collaborative efforts between Sales Account Managers and Finance. The Net Revenue controller is responsible for Gross to Net month end close, preparation of revenue forecast and budget control for sales deductions including promotional budgets. Drives ROI mindset and delivers timely and transparent reporting of sales performance.

Gross to Net Management

• Own the Gross-to-Net month-end process and maintain strong accounting controls for Sales Deductions in line with Wella standards.
• Set up and maintain rebate agreements for relevant customer groups, ensuring agreement structures and customer terms are accurately reflected
• Prepare Gross-to-Net deduction accruals and post journal entries during month-end close.
• Settle customer invoices against customer accruals in line with approved agreements and internal control requirement
• Perform Gross-to-Net internal controls in accordance with the Risk Control Matrix, ensuring control evidence is complete, accurate and audit-ready.
• Own, prepare and update monthly management reporting for Net Revenue actuals and forecasts.
• Own Gross-to-Net forecasting for relevant customer groups by collecting and validating assumptions from the Sales team and ensuring correct cost recognition principles are applied.
• Analyse variances between Gross-to-Net forecast and actuals, clearly explaining key drivers and feeding risks and opportunities into management reporting.
• Ensure budgets and forecasts reflect committed cost reductions, savings and investment profiles; enable budget owners to control spend via timely reporting and proofing of actual spend.
• Own Balance Sheet reconciliations for Sales Deduction line items to support external reporting accuracy.
• Maintain fiscal files and records in the area of responsibility to document transactions for audit purposes.
• Provide SAP support and guidance to the Sales Services department for monthly customer reimbursement transactions.

Business Partnering:

• Act as a key business partner for the Sales team, fostering collaboration and providing financial expertise.
• Partner with Sales teams to challenge and validate commercial assumptions used in Gross-to-Net forecasts.
• Provide ongoing improvement to reports and processes when needed.
• From time to time, participate in or initiate process improvement activities to simplify, standardise or strengthen Gross-to-Net ways of working.
• Deliver regular informal training to Sales teams on key processes related to rebate accruals and settlement.
• Offer ad hoc support to various stakeholders as needed.

WHAT WE WANT YOU TO BRING ALONG

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Proven experience in Gross to Net area, preferably in the consumer goods industry.
• Proficiency in financial systems and tools, such as SAP, SAP BW or similar.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and capable of meeting tight deadlines.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to deal with complex model and ambiguity
• Excellent excel skills, ideally with Power Query and financial modelling.

WHAT WE OFFER

At the heart of our company is a commitment to nurturing growth, health, and happiness. That’s why we offer:

• A flexible hybrid work model with the bonus of shorter Fridays all year long.
• A birthday gift of a day off—spend it with those who matter most!
• The freedom to work remotely from EU for up to 30 days annually.
• A day off for every full year with us (up to five extra days) to celebrate your dedication.
• Quarterly and annual recognition program that comes with financial rewards.
• Comprehensive Luxmed medical coverage.
• Life insurance to keep you and your loved ones protected.
• A lunch card to fuel your productivity.
• A Multisport card to keep you active and healthy.
• Support for your commute (public transport).
• Exciting product gifts four times a year and opportunities to sample new products.
• Funding for team bonding and integration activities.
• Bonuses for life’s special moments (like marriage or the birth of a child) and for long-term service.

WHO WE ARE

Together, WE enable individuals to look, feel, and be their true selves.

WellaCompany is one of the world’s leading beauty companies, comprised of a family of iconic brands such as Wella Professionals, Clairol, OPI, Nioxin and ghd. With 6,000 employees globally, presence in over 100 countries, WellaCompany and its brands enable consumers to look, feel, and be their true selves. As innovators in the hair and nail industry, WellaCompany empowers its people to delight consumers, inspire beauty professionals, engage communities, and deliver sustainable growth to its stakeholders.

We offer equal employment opportunity to qualified individuals without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, gender,disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Wella Company with federal and state disability laws makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact us at: https://www.wellacompany.com/consumer-affairs

We strongly believe that cultivating a diverse workplace gives a company strength. The combination of unique skills, abilities, experiences and backgrounds creates an environment that produces extraordinary results.

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