Billing Analyst (German language)

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. This role can be remote, within Poland. If you are located in Warsaw we can offer a hybrid contract. 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. ● Experience: Previous experience in Billing, Revenue Operations, or Financial Controlling with a "gatekeeping" mindset. ● SAP experience essential: 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 is desired. ● 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 is desired. ● Language Proficiency: Professional-level fluency in German and English (C1/C2level) is essential for both local compliance and global reporting. 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. What we offer A remote or hybrid work model for work-life balance Well-located office in Warsaw at Burakowska 14 - next to Arkadia Westfield Centre (newly designed office, bicycle parking facilities, 7th floor terrace with view over Warsaw) Additional days off for well-being: Mental Health Day, Birthday day plus December day if all annual leave has been used up Nielsen Impact Days - up to 3 days a year for voluntary work on chosen initiative Private health care and discounted gym (Multisport), well-being programmes Development opportunities: access to courses and webinars Compensation The stated salary range represents the full compensation scale for this level. To allow for future progression and development, new employees are typically hired into the lower to middle portion of this range. An individual's exact starting salary at Nielsen depends on several factors, including geographic location, skills, experience, training, certifications, and other business needs. The annual salary for this position ranges from 106400 - 177300 PLN gross. #LI-KS1 #LI-Remote Please be aware that job-seekers may be at risk of targeting by scammers seeking personal data or money. Nielsen recruiters will only contact you through official job boards, LinkedIn, or email with a nielsen.com domain. Be cautious of any outreach claiming to be from Nielsen via other messaging platforms or personal email addresses. Always verify that email communications come from an @ nielsen.com address. If you're unsure about the authenticity of a job offer or communication, please contact Nielsen directly through our official website or verified social media channels. Enabling your best to power a better media future. Compensation Transparency: The stated salary range represents the full compensation scale for this level. To allow for future progression and development, new employees are typically hired into the lower to middle portion of this range. An individual's exact starting salary at Nielsen depends on several factors, including geographic location, skills, experience, training, certifications, and other business needs.