Customer Incentive Plan (CIP) Analyst
Posted 2 days 2 hours ago by Adecco
Location: Bracknell (4 days in the office, 1 day remote)Contract Length: 12 months initiallyStart Date: ASAP (ideally June start)Pay Rate: £23.99 per hourWorking Hours: Full-time
About the RoleWe are currently recruiting for a Customer Incentive Plan (CIP) Analyst to support the Finance and Sales organisations across the region.
The successful candidate will play a key role in managing Customer Incentive Plan processes, working closely with Sales, Finance, and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure accurate budgeting, accruals, and financial reporting.
Key Responsibilities- Manage all Customer Incentive Plan (CIP) related processes
- Support Sales teams with CIP agreement setup and budgeting using SAP and related systems
- Steer accrual procedures and analyse accrual positions
- Lead CIP-related finance and business reviews
- Manage CIP agreement close-outs and budget releases
- Release accruals into the P&L in line with finance requirements
- Discuss complex CIP and accrual scenarios with Sales and Finance stakeholders
- Collaborate with Accounting, Tax, Legal, and Customer Issue Resolution teams as required
- Confidently explain financial impacts and processes to non-finance audiences
Essential:
- Strong analytical skills with good numeracy and finance capability
- Fluent English (written and verbal)
- Minimum of 3 years' experience in finance, accounting, or a similar analytical role
- Ability to operate confidently in a complex, collaborative environment
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
Desirable:
- German language skills (a strong advantage - many stakeholders are Germany-based)
- University degree in Economics, Finance, Accounting, or a related field
- Accountancy qualifications
- Previous experience working with incentive plans, accruals, or SAP
You will be a confident communicator who can break down complex financial topics and work closely with the Sales teams and other non-finance stakeholders. You'll be comfortable working in a fast-paced, matrix environment and keen to learn the clients Consumer Business Group (CBG) and ways of working.
Candidates from a range of industries are welcome, provided you have a strong finance foundation and a willingness to learn.
Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
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