Trade Analyst with Spanish/Portuguese

Work in a highly collaborative, international environment Take on a dynamic, analytical role beyond traditional AR

About Our Client

Our client is home to some of the world's most loved and trusted hygiene, health, and nutrition brands. Driven by a clear purpose to protect, heal, and nurture in the relentless pursuit of a cleaner, healthier world the organisation operates globally, united by a shared commitment to making high-quality hygiene, wellness, and nourishment accessible to all.

Within its Global Business Services structure, the Finance function plays a pivotal role as a strategic partner to the business. The team goes beyond traditional finance by driving sustainable growth, delivering data-driven insights, and enabling cross-functional collaboration across markets. This inclusive and dynamic environment empowers individuals to contribute ideas, challenge convention, and make a tangible impact.

Job Description

• Review and support the posting of complex OTC-related accounting entries, including trade spend, returns accruals, and reserves
• Perform and review reconciliations related to disputes, deductions, trade spend, and returns balances, ensuring timely identification of discrepancies
• Analyse root causes of complex disputes and deductions, and coordinate with Sales, Customer Service, and other stakeholders to drive resolution
• Support the preparation and review of OTC reporting and analytics, identifying trends, risks, and areas requiring escalation
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to clarify accounting treatment and resolve issues
• Identify risks, judgment areas, and data quality concerns, escalating appropriately to the OTC Manager
• Contribute to standardisation, automation, and continuous improvement initiatives across OTC processes
• Maintain high-quality documentation and records to ensure audit readiness and data integrity

The Successful Applicant

• Fluency in Spanish and/or Portuguese , along with strong English communication skills
• Experience in trade finance or commercial finance , ideally within a multinational environment
• Hybrid mindset combining finance operations and business understanding
• Solid understanding of revenue recognition, trade accruals, and trade spend processes
• Experience managing trade accruals , including validation and supporting sign-off processes
• Ability to analyse and resolve complex issues, manage escalations, and work with multiple stakeholders
• Familiarity with processes related to sales returns, deductions, sell-out data, and promotional activities
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and ability to interpret financial data
• Proactive, solution-oriented approach with a focus on continuous improvement

What's on Offer

• Hybrid working model - 3 days per week from the office
• Private medical care
• Life insurance
• Parental benefits
• Competitive local benefits package, including Multisport card and lunch card
• Annual bonus