Trade Fund Management Analyst
US Trade Fund Management - Morris Plains, NJ - USA
COTY is looking for smart candidates who are tenacious, passionate, and fearlessly kind.
The Trade Fund Management Analyst will be responsible for managing and resolving retail customer deductions and checks, working collaboratively with various teams, and ensuring the accurate and timely processing of trade claims and financial documentation. This role requires an in-depth understanding of trade processes, strong analytical skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
THE ROLE
In this role you will be responsible for:
- Relationship Management: Establish and maintain relationships with retail customers, sales, and sales finance teams to facilitate efficient deduction and check resolution.
- Team Collaboration: Work collaboratively and proactively with multi-functional teams to achieve common goals.
- Trade Claim Research: Investigate all customer trade claims, obtain supportive and/or additional documentation as necessary.
- Claim Processing: Review and process claims (markdowns, damages, trade, A&CP, etc.) in the Infotracs funding system in a timely manner.
- Trade Process Understanding: Possess a comprehensive understanding of trade processes, including deductions, settlements, trade check requests, trade accruals, and trade finance (interfaces, reporting, etc.).
- Communication: Handle sales calls as needed to collaborate on issues.
- Reporting and Reconciliation: Ensure daily/weekly/monthly and quarterly reporting and reconciliations are completed timely, accurately, discrepancies are rectified promptly, and KPI metrics are met.
- Compliance: Abide by control standards, SOX controls, and compliance requirements on both transactional and operational levels.
- Workload Prioritization: Effectively prioritize daily workload to ensure all tasks are completed efficiently.
- Special Projects: Participate in special projects and other assignments as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS
We'd love to see candidates who have:
Essential:
- Education: Associate degree in accounting, finance, or similar.
- Experience: 2-4 years of experience in AR/Deductions Management.
- Initiative and Drive: Demonstrated exceptional initiative, drive, customer knowledge, and focus.
- Interpersonal Skills: Ability to deal with diverse levels of financial and operating personnel in a multi-national organization and multiple 3rd party external organizations.
- Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze financial performance and obtain valid explanations for variances.
- Independence: Ability to work independently under general direction and develop creative solutions to problems.
- Deadline Oriented: Ability to meet deadlines and adapt easily to changes.
- Detail Oriented: Strong attention to detail with the ability to multi-task.
- Computer Skills: Strong skills in MS Excel and Word.
- Communication and Organization: Strong communication skills, organizational skills, and teamwork ethics.
- Process Focused: Process-focused to ensure compliance and assertiveness for escalation resolution.
Desirable:
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or similar preferred.
- Knowledge of Trade Fund Management Programs and SAP experience is preferred.
WHAT WE OFFER
This is a unique role with a genuine opportunity to make an impact. You'll get to work in a diverse environment with a team of professionals who are passionate about the work they do and know how to have some fun along the way.
Coty's global omni-working policy provides the option to work up to 50% of your month remotely. We believe that a more flexible philosophy of remote working will give everyone the freedom to choose what works for their individual circumstances and empower them to always perform at their best.
ABOUT US
Our people make us who we are. They are the brightest minds bringing the boldest ideas to life every day. If you're the kind of person who refuses to settle, if you want to think bigger, learn faster and go further than you ever thought possible - we'd love to hear from you.
Coty is deeply committed to Changing the Conversation around Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in an effort to create a more open, inclusive, and diverse workplace where all employees can be their authentic selves.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
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. Coty complies with federal and state disability laws and 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 cotyjobsUS@cotyinc.com.
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. EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled.
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