Billing Analyst (German language skills)

Company Description

At Nielsen, we are passionate about our work to power a better media future for all people by providing powerful insights that drive client decisions and deliver extraordinary results. Our talented, global workforce is dedicated to capturing audience engagement with content - wherever and whenever it’s consumed. Together, we are proudly rooted in our deep legacy as we stand at the forefront of the media revolution. When you join Nielsen, you will join a dynamic team committed to excellence, perseverance, and the ambition to make an impact together. We champion you, because when you succeed, we do too. We enable your best to power our future. 

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Billing & Revenue Recognition Controller to

join our finance team. In this role, you will act as a critical bridge between our Sales operations

and Finance departments, ensuring that every contract is following our policies and standards,

every invoice is accurate, and every cent of revenue is recognized in strict accordance with

accounting standards.

You will have primary ownership over the German market, serving as the "gatekeeper" for

contract integrity and the driver of seamless billing cycles.

 

Key Responsibilities:

1. Contract Gatekeeping & Sales Collaboration

● Review and approve incoming contracts and Sales Orders to ensure alignment with

company pricing policies and legal requirements.

● Act as the primary point of contact for the Sales team, providing guidance on contract

structuring to ensure "billability."

● Partner with the Revenue Controllership team to ensure everything within contracts is

correct and in accordance with policies.

2. Billing Operations (German Market)

● Manage the end-to-end billing cycle for our German customer base, ensuring local tax

(VAT) compliance and language requirements.

● Resolve billing discrepancies and manage credit memo processes efficiently.

● Maintain accurate customer master data within our ERP and CRM systems.

3. Revenue Recognition & Month-End Close

● Perform monthly revenue recognition procedures to ensure compliance with IFRS 15 /

ASC 606 standards.

● Prepare and post journal entries related to deferred revenue, unbilled receivables, and

revenue adjustments.

● Reconcile revenue accounts and provide variance analysis.

● Execute critical Month-End Close activities to ensure financial accuracy and timeline

adherence.

● Run and manage SAP transactions specifically for - Deferred Revenue and Unbilled Revenue calculations,

 Intercompany (ICY) reconciliations and postings, Automated and manual Revenue Recognition runs.

● Perform comprehensive Account Reconciliations to ensure the integrity of the GLs.

4. Reporting & Systems Management

● Generate weekly and monthly reports on billing status, aging receivables, and

recognized revenue.

● Utilize and maintain data integrity across our core tech stack (SAP, Salesforce).

● Contribute to the optimization of billing workflows and system automation projects.

Requirements:

Technical Skills & ERP Mastery

● SAP: Advanced proficiency in SAP (FI/CO or SD modules) - SAP 4Hana is preferred.

You should be comfortable navigating complex accounting structures.

● Salesforce (CRM): Experience managing contract terms and tracking customer

lifecycles within the CRM environment.

● MS Office Suite: Strong Excel skills are a must (Pivot Tables, advanced formulas, and

robust data analysis).

● Google Suite: Fluency in Google Sheets for collaborative reporting and tracking.

Language & Experience

● Language Proficiency: Professional-level fluency in German and English (C1/C2

level) is essential for both local compliance and global reporting. High-level English is

required for collaboration with the German market and international stakeholders.

● Experience: 2+ years in Billing, Revenue Operations, or Financial Controlling with a

"gatekeeping" mindset. Hungarian language can be a plus as this role might include

Hungarian market (smaller part of the portfolio)

Working Environment: Our Culture

● Multicultural Synergy: You will join a diverse, international team where different

perspectives are not just welcomed—they are our greatest strength.

● Global Collaboration: Finance doesn't sleep! You will engage in daily interactions with

stakeholders across various time zones and regions.

● Continuous Evolution: We encourage team members to share local market insights to

refine our global best practices and foster shared professional growth.

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