Financial Analyst
Job ID
126003
Job Type
Contract
Industry
Manufacturing
Location
Edina, Minnesota, United States
Talascend is currently seeking a
Financial Analyst - Sales
for a long-term contract opportunity with our Consumer Electronics client based out of their office in Edina, MN.
Candidates must reside in the Greater Minneapolis/St. Paul area, commuting distance to the office. No relocation, nor sponsorship will be provided.
OVERVIEW:
The Finance Analyst for our client’s Mobile/Consumer Electronics Division will play a crucial role in providing sales and account management support for their local retail sales teams. This position requires strong analytical skills, clear communication abilities, and the capacity to collaborate effectively with both external customers and internal stakeholders.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Candidates must reside in the Greater Minneapolis/St. Paul area, commuting distance to the office. No relocation, nor sponsorship will be provided.
OVERVIEW:
The Finance Analyst for our client’s Mobile/Consumer Electronics Division will play a crucial role in providing sales and account management support for their local retail sales teams. This position requires strong analytical skills, clear communication abilities, and the capacity to collaborate effectively with both external customers and internal stakeholders.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Manage weekly promotional pricing submissions process for retail outlets.
- Compile and communicate on-site merchandising Proof of Performance.
- Assist in research, reconciliation, and resolution of disputed financial claims through the Vendor portal and direct Account Manager contact.
- Ensure compliance with retail policies governing new item set-up, PDP content, and creation of merchandising assets for onsite promotions.
- Assist with investigation and response to retail notifications and escalations.
- Interface with multiple internal teams, including marketing, sales operations, finance, and business intelligence to increase efficiencies and functionality in the sales process.
- Maintain internal sales and account management documents such as promotions roadmaps, submissions templates, agreements, marketing planner, and sales and insights reporting
- Support and develop analysis on promotional effectiveness
- Execute financial approvals for promotions, MDF, and other funds that support the retailer.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 3 years of directly related experience.
- High level of attention to detail, accountability, and commitment to excellence.
- Exceptional organizational skills and ability to multitask, problem solve, and prioritize.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Word.
- Ability to utilize technology to create workplace and process efficiencies.
- Self-starter with a strong work ethic and positive attitude.
- Excellent communication and relational skills.
- Enjoy collaboration with the team but know when to take ownership of tasks.
We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.
Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.
Talascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.