Financial Analyst (f/m/d)

Working at Freudenberg: "We will wow your world!" This is our promise. As a global technology group, we not only make the world cleaner, healthier and more comfortable, but also offer our 52,000 employees a networked and diverse environment where everyone can thrive individually. Be surprised and experience your own wow moments. Freudenberg Home and Cleaning Solutions is a Business Group of Freudenberg and a leading global supplier of branded cleaning systems as well as household and laundry care products. The portfolio includes brands such as O-Cedar®, and Vileda®. The company employs more than 3,800 people and hosts a global distribution network. Some of your Benefits 401K Match Diversity & Inclusion Paid Holidays Personal Development Vacation The expected salary range for this position is $70,000-$80,000/annually, and is dependent on skills, experience, and qualifications. In addition to base pay, this position may be eligible for a performance-based bonus. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage; 401(k) retirement savings with company match; paid time-off and holidays; parental leave. Aurora, IL Hybrid Work Freudenberg Household Products LP (USA) You support our team as FINANCIAL ANALYST (F/M/D) Responsibilities Please note, visa sponsorship is not available for this position now or in the future. Trade Spend Management: work with the sales & A/R team in clearing customer deductions; flag any invalid deductions and work with brokers/external auditors in disputing these invalid deductions maintain different reports/models for trade spend; Monthly TBM (trade spend) Ledger Reconciliation Lead monthly Cost Center Reviews with cross functional teams: Monthly Data Extraction & Validation for completeness and accuracy Leading monthly business reviews with Cost Center Owners Performing deep variance and trend analysis vs PY, vs budget vs forecast and explain drivers of over/underspend Identifying risks, cost reduction opportunities, and needed accruals Documenting outcomes and follow-ups Collaborating across functions for completeness and accuracy Supporting OP/Budget and Forecasting using Cost Center insights KPI Reporting: Maintain the monthly report for Customer Penalties Prepare customer Quarterly Sales rebates Pricing: validate any price changes sent by the Sales team to CIC against the master data Participate in month-end process Support the Finance Director & Sales Controller with any ad-hoc requests Qualifications Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting 3–5 years of experience in financial analysis, preferably in a sales or commercial finance environment Strong Excel skills; experience with SAP Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Detail-oriented and critical thinking abilities Comfortable working in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment Preferred Qualifications Experience supporting Sales, Marketing, or Commercial teams Experience in P&L analysis Knowledge of the trade spend process (CPG) The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Additional Information Joseph Ballard joseph.ballard@fnacc.com