Financial Analyst

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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: Save for retirement with the company's help.

Diversity & Inclusion: We focus on providing an inclusive environment and recognize our diversity contributes to our success.

International Opportunities: Grow in your career through international exchange and global job opportunities.

Personal Development: We offer a variety of trainings to ensure you can develop in your career.

Vacation: We offer time off to refresh and recharge.

Aurora, IL

Hybrid Work

Freudenberg Household Products LP (USA)

payments 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.

You support our team as

Financial Analyst

Responsibilities

• Trade Spend Management:
• Partner with the sales and accounts receivable teams to review and clear customer deductions.
• Identify invalid deductions and collaborate with brokers and external auditors to resolve disputes.
• Maintain trade spend reports, models, and perform monthly trade spend (TBM) ledger reconciliations.
• KPI Reporting and Analysis:
• Maintain and analyze monthly customer penalties reports.
• Prepare monthly headcount reports, including analysis of month-over-month and budget variances.
• Calculate and process quarterly customer sales rebates.
• Financial Planning and Support:
• Validate sales team price change requests to ensure alignment with master data.
• Lead monthly cost center reviews and provide insights on financial performance.
• Participate in month-end close activities and support the annual budgeting process.
• Provide ad hoc financial analysis and support to the Finance Director and Sales Controller
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related discipline.
• 1 – 3 years of experience in financial analysis, preferably within a sales or commercial finance function.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with SAP is strongly preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to partner effectively across teams.
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience supporting sales, marketing, or commercial finance teams.
• Familiarity with trade spend processes within the consumer-packaged goods (CPG) industry.
  
  

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.