Commercial Operations Specialist

Overview

Commercial Operations Specialist leads the end-to-end management of complex rebate programs, ensuring financial accuracy, strong controls, and compliance. This role partners closely with Commercial and Finance teams to translate contractual terms into precise accruals, settlements, and reporting. Acting as a subject matter expert, the specialist drives data integrity, process optimization, and audit readiness while enabling transparent financial outcomes.

Responsibilities

Key Activities, Accountabilities and Results:

  Rebate Execution & Data Validation: •Calculate and execute monthly and quarterly rebate accruals•Coordinate rebate settlements in alignment with contractual rebate terms•Prepare and validate rebate settlement reports•Perform detailed data checks, reconciliations, and variance analysis•Investigate and resolve discrepancies in collaboration with Finance and Commercial teams•Validate rebate calculations and underlying data with Commercial teams SOX Controls & Compliance: •Perform monthly and quarterly SOX controls related to rebates•Maintain audit‑ready documentation and clear process ownership•Ensure compliance with internal controls and financial governance standards•Support internal and external audits related to rebates Financial Collaboration & Period‑End Support: •Work closely with Finance / FP&A / Credit during month‑end and quarter‑end close•Ensure accurate financial booking and transparency of rebate impacts

 

Systems & Process Ownership: •Maintain rebate data integrity in SAP, BI tools, and Excel•Act as the subject matter expert for rebate mechanics and controls

Drive continuous improvement of rebate processes and reporting

Qualifications

What YOU will bring to the team:  Experience: •Proven experience in rebates, accruals, and financial controls•Strong understanding of accounting fundamentals and SOX requirements•Experience with translating commercial terms into SAP•Ability to work cross‑functionally in a structured, audit‑relevant environment

 

Technical Skills: •Systems proficiency: SAP, BI tools and advanced Excel•High degree of accuracy, ownership, and detail orientation 

Competencies / Behaviors:

 

•Compliance‑driven and process‑oriented mindset•Strong numerical and analytical capability•Clear, proactive communication•Reliable execution in high‑control environments•Continuous improvement orientation

 

 In exchange we offer YOU the following benefits:

 

• Cafeteria
• Company health insurance
• Employee Referral Program (ERP)
• Rewards and Recognition Program
• Trainings
• Hybrid work schedule policy
• MOL Bubi program: available for employees for commuting to the office. MOL Bubi is a public transport service by BKK, which offers a quick and eco-friendly travel option in urban transport with 24/7 availability
• Healthcare week: Celanese Hungary is proud to have a full week every year dedicated to activities and lectures related to healthy living. The HealthCare Week’s aim is to call employees’ attention on living a healthy life and offering them solutions on how to start it. The programs of the week offers sport activities, advice on diets and also opportunities to take part on health checks regularly. Employees also have the possibility to undergo different examination financed by the company
• School starting benefit for parents: All parents with child(ren) studying in primary and secondary education in Hungary will receive this benefit once a year with the September salary
• Employee Assistance Program
• Fruits and vitamins
• Charity extra leave
• Doggy day: Celanese employees can bring their furry best friends to the office on a weekly basis. It is important for us that all of you feel comfortable on this day. That is why we created a policy for that

 

About Celanese

 

Celanese Corporation is a global chemical leader in the production of differentiated chemistry solutions and specialty materials used in most major industries and consumer applications. Our businesses use the full breadth of Celanese's global chemistry, technology and commercial expertise to create value for our customers, employees, shareholders and the corporation. As we partner with our customers to solve their most critical business needs, we strive to make a positive impact on our communities and the world through The Celanese Foundation. Based in Dallas, Celanese employs approximately 13,300 employees worldwide and had 2022 net sales of $9.7 billion.

About CBSCBS (Celanese Business Solutions) Budapest is more than a shared service center. In our team, you’ll be a true partner to Celanese, a leading chemistry company, and join us in improving the world through innovation. You’ll bring world-class solutions to our customers by our end to end processes, and your great ideas will be welcome. You’ll have career defining moments helped by our culture of continuous improvement, and as one of our best talents, you’ll grow through cross-functional and international opportunities. You’ll feel like you belong in our diverse community. You’ll enjoy our commitment to wellbeing, flexible working conditions and our exceptional green office that guarantee a great work experience every day. You’ll be able to balance your priorities and focus on what matters to you the most. Wherever you may be in your personal and professional journey – you’ll always find your place at Celanese 

 

For more information, visit https//www.celanese.com/