Juniper Networks - Financial Analyst (3-5 yrs)

About the job

At Juniper, we believe the network is the single greatest vehicle for knowledge, understanding, and human advancement the world has ever known.

To achieve real outcomes, we know that experience is the most important requirement for networking teams and the people they serve.

Delivering an experience-first, AI-Native Network pivots on the creativity and commitment of our people.

It requires a consistent and committed practice, something we call the Juniper Way.

Backend Rebate Claim Process and Inventory Management:

- Comprehensive understanding of the point of sale (POS) and backend rebate processes.

- Ensure timely and accurate receipt of POS files through various channels (EDI, Manual).

- Perform basic data reconciliations promptly to ensure data completion across distributors.

- Highlight discrepancies to distributors and track missing products (e.g., serial numbers).

- Track rebates and discounts, updating them in the system for accurate margins and revenue reporting.

- Report on various regular and ad-hoc items related to product sales.

- Ensure data integrity through error correction in various input files (POS, rebate, etc.).

- Distribute weekly POS and claim errors to relevant teams.

- Perform inventory reconciliation.

- Understand the virtual inventory model.

Distributor Master Data Governance, Business Model Review & Approval, Process, and ID Changes:

- Manage business models for new and existing distributors, including name changes, tax ID changes, and address changes.

- Oversee new business models and activities.

- Create CLM templates for distributor account changes.

- Maintain credit party relationships (Sold To Bill To), interbranch relationships, and sales locations (authorized distributor non-stocking locations in specific countries) as they pertain to distributors.

- Serve as the primary support contact for distributor queries or distribution-related queries.

- Engage cross-functionally with Customer Master Data, Theatre Sales Support, SFDC, Legal, OM, Logistics, AR, Global Service, Compliance, and GTS.

- Maintain the verified Sold To and Ship To list for distributors.

- Provide input to the process owner for SOX control related to Distributor Ship To changes.

- Maintain a centralized Tcode list and CMR/DMR templates.

Qualifications:

- Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in business unit financial support, with prior experience in a channel sales environment dealing with distributors and channel partners preferred.

- Strong interpersonal skills necessary to work effectively across multiple functions and levels of management.

- Outstanding verbal and written communication skills across multiple functions and levels of the organization.

- Project and program management experience.

Education: Degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field; MBA preferred but not required.

About Juniper Networks

Juniper Networks challenges the inherent complexity that comes with networking and security in the multicloud era.

We do this with products, solutions and services that transform the way people connect, work and live.

We simplify the process of transitioning to a secure and automated multicloud environment to enable secure, AI-driven networks that connect the world.

Additional information can be found at Juniper Networks (www.juniper.net) or connect with Juniper on Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook.

WHERE WILL YOU DO YOUR BEST WORK?

Wherever you are in the world, whether it's downtown Sunnyvale or London, Westford or Bengaluru, Juniper is a place that was founded on disruptive thinking - where colleague innovation is not only valued, but expected.

We believe that the great task of delivering a new network for the next decade is delivered through the creativity and commitment of our people.

The Juniper Way is the commitment to all our colleagues that the culture and company inspire their best work-their life's work.

At Juniper we believe this is more than a job - it's an opportunity to help change the world.

At Juniper Networks, we are committed to elevating talent by creating a trust-based environment where we can all thrive together.

If you think you have what it takes, but do not necessarily check every single box, please consider applying.

Wed love to speak with you.

Additional Information for United States jobs:

ELIGIBILITY TO WORK AND E-VERIFY

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Juniper is an Equal Opportunity workplace.

We do not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion, gender (including pregnancy), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, veteran status, or any other applicable legally protected characteristic.

All employment decisions are made on the basis of individual qualifications, merit, and business need