Finance Expert

Inside our B&W Division in Southern Europe Cluster, direct report to our Cluster CFO, the Finance Customer Conditions Expert is responsible for customer conditions' management, rebates and related sales master data and acts as a partner to local Sales and Marketing, as well as to the international Customer Condition team. Within the cluster's Reporting & Controlling team, he/she is responsible for an accurate and timely reporting on related subjects, e.g. rebate (bonus) reporting etc. across the cluster.MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:Condition Management:A. Make sure all prerequisites for correct quotations / project offers / invoicing etc. are set, i.e.Manage Contract Templates (alignment with Sales, Controlling, Pricing)Create Net Prices, Discount Master Data, etc. in SAPAnalytics and check of conditions and net prices in the systemB. Create condition reports for different stakeholders, i.e.Create overview by customer for sales teamsCreate overview by condition type for condition controllingMaster Data Management (Business Partners)A. Manage Business Partner data in SAP, i.e.Create business partners, hierarchy nodes, sold-to, invoice-to, etc. entriesUpdate and maintain business partner dataMaintaining the customer hierarchy in SAPConduct or prepare mass data updates – e.g. for assignment of valid price list to customer e.g. each year to consider transition/deferral periodsB. Create on-demand data extracts, lists and overviews from master dataBonus or rebate managementA. Management of the Rebate System in alignment with Finance, Sales and CCMDMaintenance of the structure of the Rebate System, work conceptually on the generation and creation of the rebate agreements (contract templates)Check rebate agreements (input from sales)Enter rebate accruals into SAP (condition maintenance -> currently SAP, future tbd.)Ensure that accruals are accurate and booked according to the different base periodsB. Creation of rebate calculations and settlement of the bonuses / rebates for customersCalculate bonus outcomes at the end of the respective periods (Quarterly, Annually) and trigger bookingsMonitor customer (rebate) accounts vs. accruals and clarify any deviationsC. Regular internal reporting regarding rebatesSummary / overviewRebate (Bonus)-ForecastOverview of actual bookingsBonus trends and developments over timeOther (rebate related) - on demandD. External reporting of bonus calculations and communication towards customers as neededContact point for customers regarding questions on rebate calculation and settlementProactive communication and sending of rebate overviews to customers (if it was agreed with them)E. Management of rebates for indirect customers (e.g. Installer Rebates, building companies, etc.)REQUIREMENTS AND SKILLS:Hard Skills:Previous experience in pricing and customer condition role with sales or finance organizationPreferred degree in Accounting, Finance or BusinessStrong or potential key user SW skills (SAP and Excel mandatory, MS Office: Word, PPT)Broad knowledge of finance, budgeting, forecast and cost control principlesGood knowledge of financial statements, cash flow analysisAnalytical skillsCustomer and business knowledgeEnglish knowledge minimum B2Soft Skills:Team player and change agent inside and outside the teamProblem solver – excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to envision and deliver innovative solutionsCustomer oriented – focus to meet the expectations and requirements of internal customers finance, sales and marketingPriotizing – able to manage different priorities and business needs fast and effectivelyAbility to organize him/herselfCommunication – ability to communciate effectively with internal/external stakeholders