Sales Controlling Analyst

About this Position

We are looking for a detail-oriented and analytical professional to join our Finance team, supporting the management of commercial discounts, rebates, commissions, and financial accruals. In this role, you will ensure financial accuracy, compliance with internal policies, and effective collaboration with cross-functional teams, while identifying opportunities for process improvement, standardization, and automation.

What you´ll do

• Manage commercial discounts, rebates, and commission processes, from validating commercial terms and conditions through to payment;
• Calculate, validate, and monitor monthly accruals, ensuring accurate accounting and financial reporting;
• Perform account reconciliations between accruals, payments, and outstanding balances;
• Review commercial contracts and agreements, ensuring proper documentation and compliance with internal policies;
• Monitor approval workflows, ensuring compliance with corporate governance policies and internal controls;
• Support internal and external audits by providing relevant information, documentation, and supporting evidence;
• Collaborate with Sales, Finance, and other departments to resolve discrepancies and ensure deadlines are met;
• Identify opportunities for process improvement, standardization, and automation.

What makes you a good fit

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Economics, or related fields;
• Minimum of 1–2 years of experience in Controlling, Finance, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), or related areas;
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel;
• Knowledge of SAP and financial management systems;
• Experience with accruals, account reconciliations, and financial analysis;
• Intermediate English proficiency.

Some perks of joining Henkel

• Flexible work scheme with flexible hours, hybrid work model, and work from anywhere policy for up to 30 days per year
• Diverse national and international growth opportunities
• Global wellbeing standards with health and preventive care programs
• Gender-neutral parental leave for a minimum of 8 weeks
• Employee Share Plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares

At Henkel, we come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe the uniqueness of all our employees is the power in us. Become part of the team and bring your uniqueness to us! We welcome all applications across different genders, origins, cultures, religions, sexual orientations, disabilities, and generations.