Sr Finance Business Services Analyst

Perform and report periodic audits and data-integrity checks; monitor and report the effectiveness of rebate administration processes. Prepare the consolidated team data files by extracting, reviewing, and organizing SAP and Vistex agreement information to support accurate downstream reporting and business requirements. Analyze and interpret contracts to determine the appropriate Vistex system solution. Apply Company policies, procedures, and controls to determine an appropriate course of action for complex or undefined situations. Provide expert knowledge and guidance regarding Vistex Agreement Objects and rebate processes. Provide insight and recommendations on data design additions, structure changes, value determinations, standards, and system conventions. Collaborate with Sales, IT, Volume, Master Data, Finance, and other functional groups to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of rebate processes. Support AOP estimates for FP&A by evaluating relevant agreement data, historical activity, business assumptions, and anticipated rebate requirements; communicate material drivers and identified risks to support the planning process. Ensure reimbursements are paid correctly and in accordance with GAAP and Company policies and procedures. Prepare monthly documentation supporting the balancing and reconciliation of Vistex to the financial general ledger. Manage applicable schedules to meet contractual obligations and deadlines for assigned rebate accounts. Manage the team reconciliation process by monitoring outstanding items; reviewing and applying appropriate classifications; researching variances; documenting resolution support; and clearing reconciled activity in accordance with close requirements. Prepare the annual advance balance-sheet reconciliation by substantiating account balances, reconciling activity to supporting records, resolving discrepancies, and retaining complete audit-ready documentation. Participate in the development of system and process transition and implementation plans. Provide analysis and business input for system development and data-improvement initiatives. Develop communications, presentations, correspondence, and supporting documentation. Process manual payments as required. 5+ years of work experience in Finance/Accounting or related preferred. Degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, or Economics preferred. Food & Beverage industry experience preferred. Advanced Excel skills required (e.g., Pivot Tables, V&H Lookups, Formulas). ERP experience such as SAP and Vistex highly preferred. Must have a collaborative work style; strong team and company mentality. Capture details of a situation and communicate accurately and completely, verbally or in writing. Ability to analyze large amounts of information, identify and communicate key themes. Knowledge of income statements, accruals, cash flow statements and balance sheets highly preferred. Financial acumen, experience with problem solving with analytical thinking and presentation skills. Insight into people and ability to influence others to a course of action. Ability to multitask while maintaining high degrees of attention to detail, accuracy, and poise. Strong organization skills imperative. Decision Making - Identifying and understanding issues, problems, and opportunities and choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions. Initiating Action - Taking prompt action to accomplish objectives. Adaptability - Tries to understand changes and modifies behavior accordingly. Quality Orientation - Follows procedures and ensures high-quality output. Contributing to Team Success - Actively participates as a member of a team to move toward the completion of the goals. Managing Work - Effectively managing time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently and timely. Formal Presentation - Presenting ideas effectively to individuals or groups when given time to prepare. Customer Focus - Crafting and implementing service practices that meet customer and organization needs. Continuous Learning -Continuously seek out opportunities to improve processes and eliminate waste as part of the company's continuous improvement culture.