We're seeking an Interim Commercial / Trade Finance Analyst to support a high-impact, short-term project focused on trade promotions and deductions analysis. This role will play a critical part in evaluating how planned promotions translate into actual sales performance and identifying discrepancies in deductions. Key Responsibilities Analyze large datasets, including actual sales, deductions, and promotional planning data, to uncover trends and insights Perform variance analysis comparing planned promotions to actual results, as well as expected versus actual deductions Identify and quantify overpayments, underpayments, and key variances, and determine underlying root causes Break down and present insights by retailer, time period (e.g., monthly), and other relevant dimensions Clean, align, and validate data across multiple sources to ensure accuracy, consistency, and reliability Partner with cross-functional teams as needed to clarify data discrepancies and support decision-making Required Qualifications Bachelor's Degree Advanced Excel expertise: Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail Experience working with large, messy datasets Ability to work independently with minimal direction