Sr. Business Financial Administrator

Advantage Sales & Marketing dba Advantage Solutions•Saint Louis, MO

22h•Onsite

About The Position

Senior Business Financial Administrator At our Company, we grow People, Brands, and Businesses! We are seeking a highly dynamic Senior Business Financial Administrator (SBFA) to be responsible for providing accurate and insightful data analysis on assigned clients. Working with the Business Development Manager (BDM), this role will be key to assisting with planning needs and promotional trade spends. This role will also support and resolve administrative activities by maintaining communication flow and serving as liaison to Business Manager. Take this opportunity to join North America’s leading business solutions provider and build your career working with amazing people in a growing industry! Apply today! The Company is one of North America’s leading sales and marketing agencies specializing in outsourced sales, merchandising, category management and marketing services to manufacturers, suppliers and producers of food products and consumer packaged goods. The Company services a variety of trade channels including grocery, mass merchandise, specialty, convenience, drug, dollar, club, hardware, consumer electronics and home centers. We bridge the gap between manufacturers and retailers, providing consumers access to the best products available in the marketplace today. Position Summary The Sr Business Financial Administrator (SBFA) is responsible for providing accurate and insightful data analysis on assigned clients. This position demonstrates knowledge and experience with client proprietary systems and the planning tools of assigned clients. The incumbent must create, edit and analyze data from client’s systems and helps to prepare presentations for account calls with the Business Development Manager (BDM). This role also independently takes ownership of projects and sees them to completion by effectively coordinating all of the necessary resources. Additionally, this position creates analyses and reports to assist the BDM with planning needs and promotional trade spends.

Requirements

High School or GED or equivalent experience is required
5+ years of experience in administration, customer service and/or sales accounting
Excellent written communication and verbal communication skills
Well-organized, detail-oriented, and able to handle a fast-paced work environment
Analytical and Research Skills
Strong computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, and web-browsers

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience is preferred

Responsibilities

Plan, create and change promotional trade deals in client systems and works directly with the BDM.
Use historical data to accurately forecast promotional trade plans.
Assist BDM with new item presentations and account calls.
Accurately reconcile event in client’s proprietary system and analyze spends with BDM.
Support and resolve administrative activities by maintaining communication flow and serving as liaison to Business Manager.
Assist Business Financial Administrator as necessary on researching and clearing of deductions.
Client and Customer Interaction; understanding and communication of policies and procedures.