Commercial Forecasting & Reporting Specialist

Position : Commercial Forecasting & Reporting Specialist

Reports to Title : Sr. Director - Strategic Accounts

Department / Division : Sales

Primary Work Location : Shakopee, MN

Job Code / Classification : Exempt

Position Overview

The Commercial Forecasting & Reporting Specialist serves as a key liaison between Sales and Finance, providing comprehensive sales support and leveraging strong finance experience to enhance decision-making. This role is responsible for supporting customer promotional programs, developing financial models, and improving departmental reporting and analysis through tools such as Excel and Power BI. The specialist will collaborate cross-functionally to ensure accurate forecasting, budgeting, and financial performance tracking across commercial channels.

Essential Functions (Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

Assist with development and monitoring of customer retention programs and period-end reporting

Assist with monitoring, reporting and performing analyses of strategic account partners.

Partner with department heads to monitor, analyze and report on departmental operating expenses

Engage in Budget planning and forecasting processes, working with business leaders to plan and set targets for future years.

Conduct win / loss and competitive analyses to surface reasons for success or failure for marketing projects and sales promotions.

Support month-end close activities for all commercial channels, including posting accruals and journal entries, maintaining reconciliations, and managing revenue-share / rebates programs.

Build and maintain financial models for forecasting, budgeting, and scenario analysis.

Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, Product and Training teams.

Automate reporting and improve data utilization (Excel / Power BI).

Produce ad-hoc analyses to support various departments as necessary.

Competencies (Knowledge and Skills needed for this position.)

Strong knowledge of Access and Excel with ability to utilize pivot tables and v-lookups

Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, stakeholder management and clear written / verbal communication

Excellent organizational and time management skills, with ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

Customer service focused; ability to partner with internal and external contacts

Demonstrated ability to gather and analyze large amounts of data and simplify for business decisions

Understanding of accounting principles

Flexibility in work schedule with ability to work longer days during month-end close and other busier times

Desired Qualifications

Required Education : Bachelor Degree in Accounting or Finance; or equivalent work experience

Experience : Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in finance or business analysis role

Travel : Occasional Travel

Other : N / A

Other Information

Direct reports : N / A

Indirect reports : N / A

Working Environment : Hybrid, Combination of Office and Remote Work

Physical Demands : Sitting, Standing, Typing

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work : Monday - Friday standard business hours. Hours may vary.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

About Us

At ReSound, people with hearing loss are at the heart of what we do. In an ever-smarter world, we think big and challenge the norm so that we can transform lives through the power of sound. A life that empowers you to hear more, do more and be more than you ever thought possible.

What We Offer

As a leading medical device manufacturer, we value our employees and offer competitive wages and benefits including :

Generous Benefits including PTO and Paid Holidays

401k with Company match

Paid Parental Leave & Transition Back to Work Benefits

Company HSA Contributions

Free Hearing Aids for Family Members

We encourage you to apply

Even if you don't match all the above-mentioned skills, we will gladly receive your application if you think you have transferrable skills. We highly value a mindset, motivation, and energy, that aligns with our core values, to not only ensure growth for you, but for your team and the wider GN organization as well.

We are committed to an inclusive recruitment process

GN ReSound welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. We make life sound better by developing intelligent sound solutions that transform lives through the power of sound, enabling you to hear more, do more & be more than you ever thought possible. Our integrated headset and communications solutions assist professionals in all types of businesses in being more productive. Our wireless headsets are designed to fit any lifestyle - from sports enthusiasts to commuters and office workers. ReSound is part of the GN group, which operates in more than 90 countries across the world. Founded in 1869, GN group today has more than 7,000 employees.

Pay Transparency Notice :

Depending on your work location, the target annual salary for this position can range from $65,000 to $75,000. In addition, you may be eligible for a discretionary bonus. Compensation for roles at GN depend on a wide array of factors including but not limited to location, role, skill set, and level of experience. To remain competitive, GN offers a competitive benefits package, including annual bonuses, health insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off and paid holidays.

E-Verify :

GN participates in E-Verify. View the E-Verify poster here () . View the Right to Work poster here .

Disability Accommodation

If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please e-mail bloomington-humanresources@gnresound.com . This email is provided for the purpose of supporting applicants who have a disability that prevents them from being able to apply online. Only emails received for this purpose will be returned. Emails left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or technical issues not related to a disability, will not receive a response.

GN brings people closer through our leading intelligent hearing, audio, video, and gaming solutions. Inspired by people and driven by innovation, we deliver technology that enhance the senses of hearing and sight. We help people with hearing loss overcome real-life challenges, improve communication and collaboration for businesses, and provide great experiences for audio and gaming enthusiasts.

GN was founded more than 150 years ago with a vision to connect the world. Today, inspired by our strong heritage, GN touches more lives than ever with the broadest portfolio of products and services in our history - fostering a sense of community, openness, and understanding.

By listening to customers and combining our unique expertise in the human ear, audio, video, and speech, wireless technologies, software, and miniaturization, we transform what it takes to bring people closer to what is important to them.

The GN-owned brands that are responsible for bringing these technologies to life :

Medical grade hearing technology : ReSound () , Beltone () , Interton () , Jabra ()

Professional collaboration : Jabra () , BlueParrott () , FalCom ()

Gaming, calls and media : SteelSeries () , Jabra ()

Founded in 1869, the GN Group employs 7,000 people and is listed on Nasdaq Copenhagen (GN.CO). GN's solutions are sold in around 100 countries across the world.

If you would like to learn more about us, visit our homepage gn.com or click on our different brands. You can also connect with us on LinkedIn () , Facebook () and Twitter () .

We are a Equal Opportunity Employer that values a diverse and inclusive workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Women, minorities, veterans, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Come join our team!