Global Rebate Process Lead & Governance Expert

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Rebates Global Process Owner - Process and Tools Design:

The Rebate Global Process Owner (GPO) Team is seeking a highly motivated Process Lead/Technical Expert to support a vast worldwide transformation directive to standardize processes and tools and develop governance procedures covering accounting and SOX practices that support business practices. This role combines technical expertise in rebate accounting with leadership capabilities to influence significant operational change. The successful candidate will be comfortable with ambiguity and have a natural curiosity to deeply understand current processes and history while encouraging out of the box thinking to devise the best solutions that balance business needs with efficient, standardized processes that provide a solid foundation for financial fidelity.

This position is responsible for (but not limited):

• Process and Tool Standardization:
  Identify the deal structures and payment practices that conflict with Accounting Standards and Rebate Tool (Vistex) features across the worldwide population of Direct and Indirect Rebate commitments. Develop detailed solution options that identify the cost and benefit of altering deal structures, adjusting customer expectations, manual workarounds, tool enhancements and financial fidelity risk.
• Project Management:
  Participate in planning and executing long range transition plans of 90+ accounts covering progressive changes to standard accounting practices and operational processes to onboard to the Rebate tool. Adapt to agile changes in the environment with replan recommendations that consider Accounting, Operations and IT resource requirements.
• Stakeholder Management:
  Represent the Global Rebate Accounting Standard Practices (GRASP) team in multi-organizational forums as a subject-matter expert. Pricing strategy is highly dynamic and the many stakeholders involved in execution have competing priorities. It is critical to take in all perspectives to influence decision makers with a comprehensive fact set.
• Rebate Close and Controls:
  Collaborate with CAO Rebate COEs on Close execution recommendations. As processes and tools evolve, the risk profile and reporting/analytics best practices will change. Conduct regular reviews to ensure designs appropriately mitigate risk, including identifying ineffective controls.

Success in this role requires the following behavioral competencies:

• Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders towards a committed decision
• Strong analytical skills and experience with variance analysis, financial forecasting, and risk assessment
• Independent and proactive, attention to detail, system aptitude, and deals well with ambiguity
• Excellent communication skills, with experience presenting to senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders
• Ability to work independently and collaborate across functional areas and geographies to achieve shared results
• Fast learner with positive attitude

You must possess the minimum qualifications to be initially considered for this position. Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates. This position is not eligible for Intel's immigration sponsorship.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's, Master or MBA degree Business.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in finance, accounting, or rebate management

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least 2 years in a lead role
• CPA, CPI, or equivalent certification
• Intel pricing experience
• Proficiency in SOX compliance, US GAAP, and rebate accounting standards. Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP) and financial reporting tools.