Rebates Financial Analyst wth German

General Information Job Title: Rebates Financial Analyst with German Department & Business Unit: Finance – Order-to-Cash (OTC), EMEA Shared Services Centre Job Overview Job Purpose The Rebates Financial Analyst is responsible for the accounting, analysis, and settlement of rebates for the designated market, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and high-quality service delivery while acting as a key link between Finance, Accounting, and Business Unit Sales teams. Accountability / Objectives Manage rebate accounting and analysis activities for the assigned market. Ensure accurate, timely, and high-quality rebate reporting and settlements. Support customer inquiry and dispute resolution in partnership with Commercial teams. Drive process improvement initiatives at local and regional level. Provide accurate and audit-ready information to internal and external stakeholders. Key responsibilities Rebate Accounting & Analysis Understand rebate contract conditions and apply them accurately. Reconcile information from rebate-related applications. Prepare monthly rebate reports and market analysis. Perform quarterly top customer rebate reviews and semi-annual rebate review actions. Settlement & Issue Resolution Calculate, verify, and process rebate settlements and payments. Create credit notes and monitor settlement timeliness. Partner with Commercial teams on customer inquiries and dispute resolution. Process Improvement & Compliance Participate in and drive process improvement initiatives at local and regional level. Provide accurate, timely, and audit-proof information to auditors and other stakeholders. Competencies, Skills, Experience Technical Skills & Professional Aptitudes Technical Skills Knowledge of rebate accounting and financial analysis. Strong MS Excel skills. SAP experience is preferred. Ability to analyze and reconcile financial information accurately. Professional Competencies & Personal Attributes Analytical and solution-oriented mindset. Strong attention to detai