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Essity

Finance Analyst – Trade Spend and Pricing Analyst

Essity

. Process and validate customer deductions and claims in a timely manner .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timePhiladelphia • Pennsylvania • United StatesJuniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial analysis, trade spend management, and data accuracy, with strong capabilities in SAP and Excel. Proven ability to collaborate across functions and support continuous improvement initiatives in finance processes.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Financial AnalysisSAP ExperienceExcel ProficiencyTrade Spend ManagementAnalytical Problem-Solving

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Hard Skills
Financial AnalysisTrade Spend ManagementAccrual CalculationsRoot Cause AnalysisVariance AnalysisData AnalysisPrice List UpdatesInvoice ValidationReporting Tools MaintenanceDocumentation and Audit Trail
Soft Skills
Attention to DetailProactive MindsetCollaboration SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational Skills
Tools & Technologies
SAPTPMPower BIBI Tools
Industry Keywords
FMCGCommercial FinanceFinanceFP&A

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Process and validate customer deductions and claims in a timely manner
  • Perform root cause analysis on deductions and identify recurring issues
  • Coordinate resolution of issues with sales partners
  • Support tracking and reconciliation of trade spend versus plans
  • Assist in accrual calculations and validation of actual spend
  • Ensure proper documentation and audit trail for trade spend and deductions activities
  • Execute price list updates and ensure accuracy in SAP or equivalent systems
  • Support implementation of price increases and promotional pricing
  • Maintain invoice damage allowances included on invoices
  • Validate pricing conditions and customer-specific agreements
  • Monitor pricing accuracy and resolve billing or invoicing discrepancies
  • Prepare regular reports on trade spend performance and deductions trends
  • Support variance analysis versus budget and forecast
  • Assist in month-end closing activities related to trade spend and deductions
  • Analyze data to identify risks, opportunities, and improvement areas
  • Maintain reporting tools and trackers to improve trade spend visibility
  • Support Sales and Marketing teams with data and insights related to trade investments and pricing
  • Assist in preparing materials for business reviews and decision-making forums
  • Collaborate with Sales, GBS, Supply Chain, and Finance teams
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives in trade spend and deductions processes
  • Ensure data accuracy and consistency across systems and reports
  • Contribute to automation and simplification of reporting tools

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or Accounting
  • 1–3 years of experience in Finance, FP&A, or Commercial Finance
  • Strong Excel skills
  • Experience with SAP, TPM and BI tools; Power BI preferred
  • Strong analytical mindset and attention to detail
  • Experience in FMCG or commercial finance is a plus
  • Highly organized with strong attention to detail
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Proactive and results-oriented
  • Good communication and collaboration skills
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced and cross-functional environment
  • Continuous improvement mindset
  • The ideal candidate should live in Philadelphia, PA

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Annual incentive bonus
  • United Healthcare PPO
  • EyeMed Vision Insurance
  • Delta Dental Insurance
  • Wellness program provided through Rally
  • Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • 401(k) with employer match and annual employer base contribution
  • Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
  • PTO offering with Paid Holidays
  • Scholarship program for children of Essity employees