Sales Finance Analyst I
About The Position
Church & Dwight is seeking a Sales Finance Analyst to join our team. This role is responsible for managing trade liabilities and making recommendations on monthly trade accruals, ensuring reporting controls, and deliver customer and product profitability insights to internal functions like Sales Finance, Strategy, Operations and RGM. This role will provide critical support to the Sales Finance and Field teams and look to optimize current practices. Work Environment Hybrid: This is a hybrid role based in Ewing, NJ and requires in- person attendance on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, with remote work options on Mondays and Fridays.
Requirements
- Ability to work with complex concepts, leverage multiple data streams, draw inferences from predictive and prescriptive analytical tools
- Demonstrate the ability to provide an articulated vision through the practice of “Strategic Thinking & Big Picture Orientation” to deliver optimal outcomes based on recommendations for short-term and long-term tactical initiatives
- Working knowledge of MS Office with strong Excel Modeling and Power Point Presentation skills
- Demonstrated knowledge of Balance Sheet and P&L relationship
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, multi-task effectively leading to decisive & agile decision making
- Excellent inter-personal skills, strong written and verbal communication skills
- BS degree from an accredited institution in Finance or Accounting (MBA preferred)
- 0-2 years of experience in the CPG or adjacent industry with demonstrated proficiency of P&L management and interaction with a diversified customer base
- Ability to travel (<15%)
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of SAP, Siebel-TPM, Nielsen/IRI a plus
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with sales teams through MBR connects or other touchbacks to review aged open liabilities and evaluate projected trade accruals.
- Identify opportunities to release, true‑up, or close open trade liabilities based on updated forecasts and current business activity.
- Maintain compliance with internal controls and audit standards across all open liability reporting and processes.
- Support the development, enhancement, and maintenance of the Customer Profitability tool.
- Hold group and individual training sessions for Customer Profitability tool users, covering system navigation, dashboard functionality, and interpretation of key visualizations.
- Leverage the Customer Profitability tool to partner with RGM and Sales on profit‑modeling scenarios and decision support, providing guidance on analysis showcasing impacts across channels.
- Analyze customer and product P&L performance using the Customer Profitability tool, including trend analysis across SRA’s, coupons, slotting, and other key drivers.
- Assist team with Trade exercises, identifying areas of improvement to help offset unfavourability.
Benefits
- As a Church & Dwight US employee, you (and eligible dependents, as applicable) will have access to medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, paid vacation and sick time, and Paid Parental Leave.
- U.S. employees are entitled to paid holidays, floating holidays, and vacation days starting in their first year of employment depending on hire date.
- You are also able to participate in our 401k retirement plan (with company match and profit-sharing) and Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
