Rebate Analyst - 6 month FTC

Job Description Rebates Analyst – Independent Division  Sysco GB (whose UK operating companies include Brakes, Fresh Direct, KFF & Medina), are currently recruiting for a proactive Rebates Analyst to join our Finance team in Ashford, Kent on a six-month fixed term basis.  Our Finance colleagues are a central hub of knowledge, and as a Rebates Analyst within the Sales division, you’ll be pivotal in ensuring the rebate process operates efficiently, creating a great experience for our customers, and simplifying tasks where possible for colleagues.  Reporting to the Head of Finance, you’ll be responsible for reviewing the end-to-end Rebates process, identifying inefficiencies and implementing actions plans to simplify existing processes. Additionally, you will play a critical role in supporting the existing team with running sales / rebate reports, reviewing Key Business Assumptions (KBAs) vs contractual commitments and completing rebate reconciliations, with a focus on accuracy and efficiency.  This role is offering flexible hybrid working with 1-2 days based in our Kent office for team collaboration and meetings, so you must be with in a commutable distance.  Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities:  Responsible for reviewing the end-to-end rebates process, identifying inefficiencies and implementing action plans  Prepare / check customer rebate & sales reports vs contractual commitments  Support with the Rebates mailboxes  Add customer specific sales forecasts into the Rebates system ensuring accurate accruals  Complete rebate reconciliations  Investigate anomalies created by the Rebates system and interrogating rebate set-up and sales forecasts  Track ongoing rebate system queries and monitor resolution progress  Act as an ambassador for finance promoting cross functional collaboration and understanding  Support the wider Independent Finance team as required  About you:  This is a great role for someone with a strong numeric background, commercially focused and experience reviewing / improving processes. You will have excellent communication and teamwork skills to liaise effectively with multiple stakeholders and departments across the business, as well as being meticulous in your analysis and able to prioritise and manage different sources of information. You will have initiative to spot anomalies, be willing to question why and follow queries to a conclusion whilst maintaining professional and ethical standards at all times. Intermediate Excel capability will be essential.  What you’ll receive:  A competitive salary  Generous holiday allowance  Pension scheme  Hybrid working contract  Huge discounts on all sorts of lovely food and award-winning products through our staff shop  Discounts on Cinema tickets, shopping and earn cashback on purchases through Sodexo.  Recognition awards and Incentives  Career progression opportunities - being part of Brakes and the wider Sysco group, the world’s leading foodservice business, opens up a world of possibility