Billing Analyst (German language)

The Nielsen Company

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

This role can be remote, within Poland. If you are located in Warsaw we can offer a hybrid contract. We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Billing & Revenue Recognition Controller to join our finance team. In this role, you will act as a critical bridge between our Sales operations and Finance departments, ensuring that every contract is following our policies and standards, every invoice is accurate, and every cent of revenue is recognized in strict accordance with accounting standards. You will have primary ownership over the German market, serving as the "gatekeeper" for contract integrity and the driver of seamless billing cycles.

Requirements

• Previous experience in Billing, Revenue Operations, or Financial Controlling with a "gatekeeping" mindset.
• Advanced proficiency in SAP (FI/CO or SD modules) - SAP 4Hana is preferred.
• Strong Excel skills are a must (Pivot Tables, advanced formulas, and robust data analysis).
• Professional-level fluency in German and English (C1/C2 level) is essential for both local compliance and global reporting.

Nice To Haves

• Experience managing contract terms and tracking customer lifecycles within the CRM environment is desired.
• Fluency in Google Sheets for collaborative reporting and tracking is desired.

Responsibilities

• Review and approve incoming contracts and Sales Orders to ensure alignment with company pricing policies and legal requirements.
• Act as the primary point of contact for the Sales team, providing guidance on contract structuring to ensure "billability."
• Partner with the Revenue Controllership team to ensure everything within contracts is correct and in accordance with policies.
• Manage the end-to-end billing cycle for our German customer base, ensuring local tax (VAT) compliance and language requirements.
• Resolve billing discrepancies and manage credit memo processes efficiently.
• Maintain accurate customer master data within our ERP and CRM systems.
• Perform monthly revenue recognition procedures to ensure compliance with IFRS 15 / ASC 606 standards.
• Prepare and post journal entries related to deferred revenue, unbilled receivables, and revenue adjustments.
• Reconcile revenue accounts and provide variance analysis.
• Execute critical Month-End Close activities to ensure financial accuracy and timeline adherence.
• Run and manage SAP transactions specifically for: Deferred Revenue and Unbilled Revenue calculations, Intercompany (ICY) reconciliations and postings, Automated and manual Revenue Recognition runs.
• Perform comprehensive Account Reconciliations to ensure the integrity of the GLs.
• Generate weekly and monthly reports on billing status, aging receivables, and recognized revenue.
• Utilize and maintain data integrity across our core tech stack (SAP, Salesforce).
• Contribute to the optimization of billing workflows and system automation projects.

Benefits

• A remote or hybrid work model for work-life balance
• Well-located office in Warsaw at Burakowska 14 - next to Arkadia Westfield Centre (newly designed office, bicycle parking facilities, 7th floor terrace with view over Warsaw)
• Additional days off for well-being: Mental Health Day, Birthday day plus December day if all annual leave has been used up
• Nielsen Impact Days - up to 3 days a year for voluntary work on chosen initiative
• Private health care and discounted gym (Multisport), well-being programmes
• Development opportunities: access to courses and webinars

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed