Financial Analyst

TBD_31_10_2018_Infotree Service; Pleasanton (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in trade promotions management is seeking a professional to manage trade promotions using SAP. This position requires a degree in finance or accounting and 2-4 years of experience in the financial sector, preferably CPG. Candidates must possess strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, along with experience in time-sensitive project management. The role focuses on enhancing sales results and fostering relationships with cross-functional partners. This is an open-ended contract position located in Pleasanton, California.

Qualifications

• 2-4+ years of financial work experience, preferably in CPG.
• Hands-on knowledge of SAP or similar transaction processing system.
• Understanding of accounting and audit principles.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for entry and maintenance of trade promotions in SAP.
• Drive sales results through communication and issue resolution.
• Maintain control environment with accurate trade accruals.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Time management

Education

Undergraduate degree

Degree in accounting or finance

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

Contract: 3 Months (Open Ended Contract)

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for the timely, accurate, approved entry and maintenance of trade promotions in SAP Trade Promotions.
• Drive Sales results through strong verbal and written communication and issue resolution.
• Maintain a strong control environment with accurate trade accruals, contract approvals and verifications.
• Create an inclusive and cherishing environment; model leadership behaviors.
• Forge favorable strong working relationships with key constituents and cross functional partners (e.g. Sales, Sales Finance, Customer Finance Services).

Qualifications

Must have a Degree and Financial background 2-4+ years of financial work experience; CPG experience preferred.

Undergraduate degree required, accounting or finance preferred.

Additional Information

Previous hands‑on knowledge either of SAP or other integrated transaction processing system.

Knowledge and/or proven learning agility related to BEX reporting and/or Excel.

Basic accounting and audit principles understanding.

Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.

Ability to manage multiple time‑sensitive projects.

Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to function well in a team environment.