Job Description

Feltham, London

Trade Rebates Specialist (6mth FTC)

A little bit about Lindt

We are a premium chocolate manufacturer established in 1845 operating in over 86 countries around the World. Guided by our Global purpose to Enchant the World with Chocolate and UK vision of Creating Moments to Make Everyone Feel Special, we have around 400 team members in the UK across our Head Office, Retail, and Field Sales divisions. We are a Top 20 Great Place to Work and are proud of our incredible people, our unique values-led culture and our iconic market leading brands such as LINDOR & GOLD BUNNY.


We're also proud of being one of the few bean-to-bar'chocolate makers in the world, where we control every step of our chocolate production.

How you could help us to Enchant the World with Chocolate

In this role you will be part of a trusted team of Commercial Finance (CF) experts who are central to providing strategic insights and decision-making support to the commercial functions at Lindt UK.

Where you'll be based

This role is based in in Feltham, London (Hybrid Working: in the office 60% and WFH 40%). From the end of 2025 / early 2026, our Head Office will be based in Richmond Upon Thames.

Key Responsibilities

Trade Promotions

Support the documentation of the approval process for trade promotions running until 31st December 2025

Trade Rebate Invoices

Manual processing of trade rebates invoices for activities relating to 2025 and older Ageing invoice reporting and monitoring Support the ongoing transition to SAP S4HANA and future transition to new TPM

Balance Sheet Management

Support month end roll and maintaining of balance sheet reconciliations for different areas (i.e. Grocery, Impulse, Digital and Ireland) Support accruals risk meetings with CF Analysts, highlighting areas of under-accruals, proposals for alternative promotions and flagging any concerns on assumptions to be considered on YTG accruals Aged balance sheet management in line with balance sheet policy

LICs Compliance

Ensure centralised management of all customer trade investment agreements

Pricing

Assist the CF Support team in ensuring contract prices are accurately uploaded in SAP

Ad-hoc reporting

Assist the CF Support team with key month end processes when needed

Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience Preferred

Experience

in a Commercial Finance Administration or Accounting role

Communicates & Collaborates Effectively

- communicates in an appropriate and timely way, building understanding by listening actively and asking the right questions with people from both financial and non-financial backgrounds

Drive for Results

- appropriately prioritises work and creates plans to deliver to tight deadlines, be performance driven, tenacious and goal orientated

Excellent planning

and organisation skills, with good attention to detail

Strong knowledge of Excel

, experience of accounting systems - SAP S4HANA, TPM and BI preferable.

How you will be rewarded financially

For the Commercial Finance Business Partner position, the salary range is 30,000 - 35,000 prorated. In addition, you will receive a benefits package including; bonus, pension, life cover, chocolate allowance; chocolate give-aways, chocolate discount, 100 personal incentive, birthday day off and so much more!

Being yourself every day

We want everyone at Lindt feel safe to be themselves, ensuring they are empowered, represented, celebrated and included in our workplace. You'll notice this throughout the recruitment process; in our 'dress for your day' policy and through our proactive DE&I strategy.

Living our values everyday

At Lindt UK, our values guide us in everything we do. Being Passionately Lindt, Always Evolving, Building Real Relationships, Acting Responsibly and Making An Impact are an integral part of life here at Lindt.

What you can expect from us

In return for everything that you'll bring, we can offer you an exciting role in a fast-growing organisation, where we'll provide an environment where you will thrive, feel supported and fulfil your career aspirations, all while supporting your physical and mental wellbeing.