Senior Rebate Analyst
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Position Summary:
The Senior Rebate Analyst is a pivotal role that goes beyond standard accounting. We are looking for a change agent and process owner who will leverage advanced data analysis and continuous improvement methodologies (like Six Sigma/Lean) to transform our complex rebate operations. You will take the lead in identifying, designing, and implementing solutions that resolve major systemic challenges and ambiguous data issues, directly impacting the team's capacity and saving the organization valuable time.
You will act as the key analytical partner to leadership, with significant autonomy to explore new solutions and collaborate on strategic projects, including integrating new technologies like Robotic Process Automation (RPA).
What you will do:
Your key focus will be moving the needle on efficiency, especially within the first six months.
Actively seek out and diagnose major process inefficiencies and systemic roadblocks.
Design and implement quantifiable solutions (leveraging Lean/Six Sigma principles) to simplify complex, manual rebate processes.
Collaborate with the IT/RPA team to identify and facilitate opportunities for Robotic Process Automation (RPA), acting as the subject matter expert to transition manual work to automated workflows.
Resolve data ambiguity issues by defining clear data requirements and structures to ensure clean, actionable information drives the rebate process.
Utilize advanced data tools (SAP/ERP, strong Excel/Data Modeling, and BI tools like Tableau/Power BI/Alteryx) to process, manipulate, and analyze large volumes of complex rebate data.
Prepare and present robust data analysis for leadership, going beyond basic reporting to provide strategic insights into accrual monitoring and discrepancy investigation.
Lead the investigation and resolution of complex rebate disputes and exceptions with a high degree of autonomy, ensuring timely and effective communication with internal and external stakeholders (including the Sales team).
Oversee the integrity of the rebate portfolio, including preparing and analyzing account reconciliations, monitoring accruals, and supporting the month-end close process.
Conduct quarterly reviews and annual audits of key controls, ensuring integrity and compliance.
Coordinate, oversee, and act as a subject matter expert/mentor for other Analysts, and provide backup support in the Supervisor/Manager’s absence.
When you will work:
Monday through Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm.
Hybrid Work Schedule: 4 days in office, 1 day from home.
What You’ll Bring to the Table:
The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver with a proven track record of using data to improve financial operations.
A minimum of 3 years of Accounting/Financial Analysis experience, or equivalent.
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
Direct experience applying continuous improvement methodologies (Six Sigma, Lean) and quantifying the impact of process changes.
Expert-level proficiency in Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs/XLOOKUPs, Advanced Formulas, and Data Modeling).
Strong experience with an ERP system (SAP experience preferred) and comfort interacting with BI/Data visualization tools (e.g., Alteryx, Tableau, Power BI).
Experience or familiarity with Robotic Process Automation (RPA) principles is a distinct advantage.
Results-oriented, highly analytical, and possesses the drive and autonomy to take ownership of complex projects and systemic challenges.
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