Trade Promotion Management (TPM) System Senior Finance Analyst (SFA)

Bel, makers of iconic brands including Babybel, The Laughing Cow, Boursin, Kaukauna, Merkts, Price's and GoGo squeeZ, is a growing global company that values your contributions, strives to create a sense of belonging for everyone and offers career growth and development opportunities, as well as competitive total compensation and meaningful well-being benefits from day one. For All, For Good, our company signature, reflects Bel’s commitment to Purpose*Full Snacking, sustainability and responsible food for all. The company has headquarters for it's cheese business unit in Chicago and offices for GoGo squeeZ in New York City. Bel operates four US manufacturing plants in Little Chute, WI, and Brookings, SD, Nampa, ID, and Traverse City, MI.

Job Overview: We are looking for a highly skilled Trade Promotion Management (TPM) System Senior Finance Analyst (SFA). This role is focused on optimizing the company's trade promotions by managing and enhancing advanced systems. This position is crucial for ensuring that trade promotions are effectively supported and aligned with broader business strategies. This role will require a combination of technical expertise, strategic insight, and a proactive approach to problem-solving to ensure that the company's trade promotions are not only efficient but also aligned with its overall business objectives. This position is pivotal for maintaining competitive advantage through optimized trade promotion strategies and improved user experiences.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Xtel System/IT Support: Ensure robust IT support specifically for the Xtel system to streamline promotional planning and adjustments with focus on the sales planner aspect of the system to enhance efficiency.
Field Sales Reporting Support: Lead efforts to troubleshoot field sales inquiries. Identify and resolve issues related to finance, user errors, or system inaccuracies to support field operations. Leverage broader IT support to quickly resolve issues and deliver system enhancements.
TVAT (Total Volume and Trade) / DIL (Deal Item List) Reporting: Oversee the weekly production of TVAT/DIL reports to aid Field Sales teams in managing customer interactions and strategies effectively. Online TVAT Maintenance: Maintain and update the online TVAT system to ensure sales data is current, enhancing sales accuracy and success.
Development of Online DIL Using PowerBI: Use PowerBI to develop sophisticated online Deal Item Lists, improving data visualization and analytical capabilities for trade promotions.
Budget Preparation / Forecasting and Month-End Analysis: Contribute to budget preparation including sales planner setups, historical data management, and integrating customer budgets and COGS with Xtel. Assist in developing accurate sales forecasts and perform comprehensive month-end analyses to support strategic decisions.
List Price Management: Manage list pricing structures to ensure the Sales team and cross-functional partners have accurate pricing information.
New Item Management: Oversee the onboarding of new items, ensuring their seamless integration into promotional strategies and systems.
Price Repository Management: Manage and update Price Repository ensuring accurate customer List Price, Everyday Net Cost, and Promotion Net Costs.
End-User Training Coordination: Collaborate with Sales Strategy & Planning (SS&P) to design and implement training programs that increase end-user proficiency in system usage.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, or a related field.
Minimum 3 years of experience in food/beverage manufacturing or CPG industry
Significant experience in trade promotion management and IT systems support.
Proficiency with Xtel, SAP, and PowerBI platforms.
Excellent analytical skills and problem-solving capabilities.
Strong communication skills and ability to work with cross-functional teams.
Proven track record in budget management and financial reporting.
Experience in training coordination and systems integration.

Performance Expectations: Quality, accuracy, timeliness, reliability, and thoroughness of work performed; ability to gain the trust and respect of management, coworkers and brokers; maintain the integrity of confidential business and product information; ability to communicate effectively and develop good working relationships with other employees is essential to accomplish goals and objectives of the department.

Working Conditions: Work is performed largely in a HYBRID #LI-Hybrid office environment. Hours of work will generally be during regular business hours with at least 40 hours a week. At times there will be some variation in work hours due to special projects, deadlines, and other concerns. Position requires up to 20% travel.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Total Rewards:

Pay Scale: $90,000 - $100,000

Bonus Potential: 12%

401k, Medical, Dental, Vision from Day One, PTO days and more

Hybrid work schedule in Chicago

Bel Brands is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Bel Brands also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also Bel Brand’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

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