Sale Planning Functional Lead - Finance

Job Description:

The Sales Planning Finance Functional Lead is responsible for managing the financial processes in the TPM. The functional lead is considered the product owner and owns all key decisions regarding build and implementation of financial integrations with SAP, TPM, and TPO tools. Additionally, the associate will be responsible for developing the product roadmap in conjunction with stakeholder and developer Inputs.

This person will work closely with Finance, Sales, Supply Chain and Operations to ensure financial calculations and Integration work flawlessly driving best in class financial management. The position must drive alignment of processes and key inputs from the sales and finance organizations. The Sales Planning Finance Functional Lead is also responsible for understanding the total financial planning landscape including sales inputs, accruals, deduction management, period, and year close etc.

This is a temporary assignment through December 2027. The position can be located in Chicago, IL or Newark, NJ.

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead financial process design, execution, and governance during the implementation of a new Trade Promotion Management (TPM/TPO) system

• Drive financial processes and system utilization in alignment with company finance policies, controls, and accounting principles

• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to develop and implement financial tools and reporting that improve visibility into business performance

• Own the financial transaction processes within trade planning systems, including ongoing maintenance, enhancements, roadmap development, and implementation

• Collaborate with Controllership and Finance teams to establish and maintain effective system controls and compliance requirements