Sales Finance Analyst - 12 Month FTC

Job description

At Kellogg's we have a vision of enriching and delighting the world through foods and brands that matter; with the purpose of nourishing families so that they can flourish and thrive.

Our Vision and Purpose are at the heart of everything we do. Simple yet powerful, they define why we're here and where we're going - made possible by the extraordinary talent of everyone who works here. People like you. Our heritage, through the inspiration of W.K. Kellogg, continues to drive our company and keeps us committed to creating a stronger future every day, by putting people first in everything we do.

Operating in more than 180 countries, across 6 continents, with dedication and passion from each and every one of our 30,000 employees, we are extremely proud of our ever growing portfolio of over 1,600 food products, which include iconic brands such as Pringles, Frosties, Special K and Corn Flakes.

Our company is a place where innovation lives on, where we never stop learning and where we're excited about tomorrow. It is this belief that brings us together and sets us apart.

Grow with us as our Finance Analyst for Sales, based in our UK Head Quarters in Manchester. As Finance Analyst you will be accountable for ensuring trade spend is accurately recorded and controlled across the relevant national accounts. You will gain great exposure by providing Insight & Analysis into account performance to drive sustainable growth. At the same time as providing full support to the Sales Finance Manager with key sales processes, control, reporting requirements and ad hoc analysis.

WHAT WILL I BE DOING?

As Finance Analyst, you will be part of our success by:

· Managing Off Invoice Allowances, EDLP Funding and releasing/up-weighting spend provisions, ensuring allocation of these are posted through KTIE in the correct period
· Working with the Deductions team to manage the above; along with ensuring invoice queries are kept to a minimum
· Evaluating promotional requests from the account teams
· Ensuring Promotional Review Forms (PRFs) are completed within agreed timeframes and to control standard
· Maintaining an efficient S404 filing system for the account teams to enable efficient retrieval of information & records
· Managing the monthly production and explanation of trade liability and balance sheet reporting, as required, by the Sales Finance Manager
· Maintaining and issuing Standard Reporting Pack for the Sales Teams
· Analysing the month end results and outlook forecasts, through 'trade walks'
· Providing clarity on the position of account margin, growth targets, risks and opportunities arising from this
· Providing support to the annual UK Sales planning process to help deliver robust, well understood plans
· Working with national accounts to prepare Scenario Planning & Sales Deals Sheets for promotions
· Ad hoc account specific requests such as Sales Forecasting and JBP Planning

Desired profile

Qualifications :

At Kellogg Company, we place a huge emphasis on recruiting the best people to help grow our business and build on our success. As well as a hunger to learn and succeed in Finance, to be considered for this position you must be able to meet the following requirements:

Required:

·  Educated to Degree Level
·  Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work within tight deadlines in a demanding sales environment
·  Experience of working within a team environment
·  Proven record of demonstrating initiative & delivering results

Preferred:

·  Working towards CIMA qualification would be preferable however any accounting qualification will be considered

WHAT ELSE DO I NEED TO KNOW?

Please note that we will only accept applications that are made to us via our Careers site.

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The Kellogg Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer who strives to provide an inclusive work environment that involves everyone and embraces the diverse talent of its people.