Sales Data Analyst

Norbrook
Newry
2 days ago
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Job ref: SDA Job type: Permanent Location: Newry Closing date: Wednesday 18 Mar :00 Job Overview Norbrook are recruiting a highly organised and analytical Finance & Rebates Analyst to join our finance team. Reporting to the Group Rebates Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for collating, analysing and reporting on a wide range of data for senior management, ensuring accuracy and adherence to strict reporting deadlines. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented finance professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys working with data. Main Activities/Tasks Maintaining customer database and price lists. Calculation of monthly rebates owing to customers in various geographical locations based on information provided by 3rd parties. Liaising with customers and internal sales teams to resolve queries efficiently and professionally. Preparing month end rebates and sales reports for various sales regions. Preparing monthly payment runs and reconciliations. Analysing wholesaler free of charge claims for accuracy and completeness. Ensure full compliance with internal financial controls and procedures Manage and take ownership of group mailboxes covering multiple geographical regions Support the wider finance team with ad hoc duties as required. Essential Criteria: Educated to at least A level standard or equivalent Minimum of 1 years' experience within a busy finance department Proven experience in manipulating, analysing and reporting on large volumes of data. Strong working knowledge of MS office applications including Word and Excel. Excellent communication skills as demonstrated on their application form and at interview Must be highly self-motivated and be able to work in a team environment or individually. Adaptable and responsive to change within a dynamic business environment Desirable Criteria: Educated to degree level Previous experience in rebate processing and calculation Duration: Permanent Location: Newry Additional Information: Applicants should be able to provide proof that they have a right to work in the UK at the time of their application. Applicants who are unable to provide this proof will not be considered. We regret that applications received after the closing date and time will not be accepted. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of a Visa at this time. Benefits: Free life assurance Pension salary sacrifice scheme with 5% employer contribution Healthcare cash plan 32 days annual leave (increasing with length of service) Wedding leave Enhanced Maternity / Paternity Pay Company Sick Pay Subsidised Canteen Facilities FREE On-site parking E-Car charging facilities on site Cycle to Work Scheme Tech Purchase Scheme Free Will-Writing Service Employee perks/discounts scheme Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Employee well-being initiatives Employee recognition scheme Career development opportunities Norbook Laboratories Limited employs a workforce with members of all sections of the community and is committed to appointing people purely on the basis of merit. In accordance with our equal opportunities policy, we would particularly like to welcome applicants from the Protestant Community. To Apply Please forward your CV via the APPLY Now button below.

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