Job Title: Finance Assistant Analyst
Location: Chicago, IL 60661
Duration: 3+ Months Contract

Job Description
This is your opportunity to take your financial and analytical skills to the next level with endless possibilities!
The Financial Assistant Analyst will be a key finance contact for the Sales team. The Finance Assistant Analyst will provide entry and verification support for Sales' customer plans.

Responsibilities Include:
Create and maintain trade promotions in SAP Trade Promotion Management based upon Sales-managed Sales Planner customer event details
Verify promotion details by confirming alignment of event details against Food and Beverage trade customer contracts
Build working relationship with Sales Customer Managers; communicate contract exceptions via weekly calls and emails and own resolution of issues
Develop and communicate summary SAP transaction reports to Sales Finance Analysts to initiate financial trade accruals/ Develop knowledge of Food and Beverage Finance processes, reporting capabilities, SAP hierarchies in order to work efficiently and effectively with Sales, Sales Finance and Customer Financial Service partners

Minimum Requirements
Bachelor's Degree Required (Finance or Accounting preferred)
1-2 years of finance analyst experience
Proficient in Microsoft Excel with the ability to quickly learn SAP CRM/BW software applications
Excellent analytical skills and the ability to translate analytical findings into actionable solutions and processes
Ability to function well in a team environment
Strong communication skills to manage information gathering requests
Results oriented with the ability to complete assignments in a timely manner
Ability to handle multiple priorities
Aptitude to work with minimal supervision
Detail-oriented; organized in approach and in document maintenance