TradeSpend Analyst (12-Month Contract)
Core
Support accurate accounting, reconciliation, and validation of trade spend for FMCG brands.
Role type
Trade Spend Analyst (Finance Assistant)
Builds
Financial controls and accurate trade spend reporting for Kenvue's consumer care brands.
Domain
FMCG / Consumer Care / Financial Operations
Deliverable
dashboards & analysis
Required skills
Reconciliation, analytical skills, attention to detail, Excel (pivot tables, large datasets), understanding of trade promotions/FMCG trade spend environment, experience with Trade Management Systems, ability to interpret agreements and financial data
Preferred skills
ERP systems (SAP, Ariba)
Responsibilities
Match customer trade spend claims to approved promotional events and contracts; Reconcile trade spend accruals to actual claims and customer deductions; Perform full reconciliation of customer accounts including trade spend balances and open claims; Ensure trade spend activities comply with internal policies and audit requirements; Prepare reconciliation reports showing claim status and accrual vs actual variance; Liaise with sales, commercial teams, customers, and finance teams to resolve discrepancies and obtain approvals
Seniority
Junior to Mid-level, hands-on IC