Business Finance Executive

Business Partnering & Profitability Management

• Track and analyze gross margin performance by vendor, product, and channel.
• Support pricing decisions to protect margins.
• Review monthly P&L with business leaders, highlighting risks and opportunities.
• Provide financial insights to drive revenue growth and EBIT improvement.
• Monitor budget vs. actuals and recommend corrective actions.

Vendor Rebates & Claims Management

• Maintain complete tracker of all vendor rebate programs (e.g., back-end rebates, MDF, incentives, price protection).
• Ensure accurate calculation of rebate eligibility based on agreements.
• Coordinate with sales and vendor teams to validate performance metrics.
• Prepare and submit rebate claims on time and follow up for approvals and payments.
• Reconcile vendor credit notes and ensure no revenue leakage.
• Provide monthly rebate accruals with proper documentation.
• Conduct periodic reconciliations of rebate receivables, unclaimed rebates, and outstanding credit notes.

Compliance & Control

• Ensure rebate accounting aligns with IFRS/local GAAP.
• Maintain strong internal controls around revenue recognition.
• Ensure proper documentation and approvals for all vendor claims.
• Support internal and statutory audits.

Reporting & Governance

• Present monthly business finance dashboards covering:
• Gross margin movement
• Rebate status
• Claims submitted vs. approved
• Vendor receivables
• Working capital impact
• Highlight risks related to rebate expiry or unclaimed incentives.

Required Education / Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in finance with 4-6 years of experience in Business Finance
• Strong analytical & financial modelling skills
• Deep understanding of vendor rebate structures in distribution business
• Experience in ICT / Distribution industry preferred
• Strong reconciliation and audit mindset
• High ownership and follow-up discipline
• Advanced Excel & ERP knowledge
• Strong business finance / commercial finance exposure
• Proven experience in profitability analysis, gross margin management, and business decision support
• Hands-on experience in vendor rebates (especially sell-in), claims, and revenue impact tracking
• Good mix of AR + analytics + business partnering
• Ability to drive insights and influence business outcomes, not just reporting