Analyst, Rebates

Reporting to the Manager, Retail SC Finance, NA Retail Rebate Operations, the Analyst, Rebates will be responsible for supporting Strategic Supplier teams by managing rebate program entries in Vistex, monitoring program performance, forecasting rebate recognition, and analyzing overall supplier profitability for the Downstream business. This role will also support the development of annual budgets and quarterly forecasts for rebates, ensuring alignment with Nutrien’s Global Retail business unit.

In addition to core responsibilities, the analyst will play a key role in driving process improvements and enhancing decision support through timely and insightful management reporting. The position will also provide financial planning, analytical guidance, and strategic partnership to key stakeholders across the Retail business unit.

• Lead monthly reporting, quarterly forecasting, and strategic annual budgeting activities
• Develop and maintain analytical models to deliver actionable insights on supplier profitability and rebate performance
• Manage rebate programs in Segmentation/Vistex, including setup, maintenance, and product-level impact analysis
• Ensure accurate data setup and integration across ERP, and rebate accrual systems
• Support supplier contract lifecycle through financial analysis, negotiation input, implementation tracking, and redemption oversight
• Serve as liaison between Vistex consultants and internal teams to ensure business requirements are clearly defined and delivered
• Conduct financial modeling, sensitivity analysis, and business case evaluations to support strategic decisions and new business initiatives
• Present financial analyses quantifying P&L impact and communicate key findings to stakeholders
• Recommend and implement automated solutions to enhance regular business activities to ensure efficiency within tasks
• Align with strategic supplier managers on new or changes in reporting requirements to deliver accurate analytical and performance rebate program metrics
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Strategic Supplier Managers, FP&A, and other key stakeholders, working independently as needed

• Bachelor’s Degree in finance, accounting, data sciences, economics or a related field. Experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• 3+ years of related experience required, preferably in Finance or Business Analysis
• Demonstrate a high level of attention to detail and accuracy in your work
• Excellent organization and time management skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities
• Understanding of business forecasting and analytics is required, with prior experience in vendor rebate analytics a strong differentiator
• Ideal candidate would have experience with FP&A, SAP, Vistex, reporting, analytics, and Excel modeling; however, candidates who offer a combination of several of these qualifications will be considered
• Curiosity to find ways to create efficiencies to improve processes over time
• Strong Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills preferred
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, demonstrating initiative & problem solving
• Strong written, presentation, and verbal communication skills; ability to effectively communicate at all levels of the organization

The salary range for this role, in Deerfield IL, is between $75,300 - $118,250. While we provide this range as general guidance, several factors are taken into consideration when making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, candidate skill set, experience and training, licensure and certifications, work location, and other business and organizational needs. Actual salary and benefits may differ based upon location.

We provide an attractive benefits package that includes comprehensive medical, dental, vision coverage, and life insurance as well as disability coverage for positions working more than 30 hours per week. In addition, we have a retirement program that encourages our employees to save for the longer term, with generous matching employer contributions. Our benefit package also demonstrates our culture of care with paid vacation, sick days and holidays as well as paid personal and…