Finance Services Analyst

<div><strong>Key Responsibilities Credit & Risk Management</strong><br/><ul><li>Support credit decisions within policies guidelines and authority limits, including the establishment and ongoing management of customer credit limits.</li><li>Perform in-depth analysis of customer financial statements and risk profiles to assess creditworthiness and exposure.</li><li>Partner with Commercial teams to support order management, resolve credit holds, and balance risk with business growth objectives.</li><li>Participate in monthly Credit Committee meetings; prepare materials, facilitate discussion, and document outcomes.</li><li>Maintain and continuously optimize customer risk ratings, bad debt analysis, and credit policy adherence.</li><li>Evaluate, manage, and optimize credit insurance coverage in collaboration with insurance providers.</li><li>Proactively identify emerging credit risks and recommend mitigation strategies.</li></ul><br/><br/>Cash Forecasting & Working Capital<br/><ul><li>Prepare accurate cash budgets and rolling cash forecasts; analyze and clearly explain variances versus actuals.</li><li>Lead Cash-In / Cash-Out (CICO) analysis and reporting, including liquidity and cash flow drivers.</li><li>Partner with stakeholders to implement initiatives that improve cash conversion cycles and reduce receivables.</li><li>Own reporting of cash actuals, forecasts, risks, and opportunities to Finance leadership.</li><li>Drive achievement of cash collection and DSO targets across assigned markets.</li></ul><br/><br/><strong>Customer Collections & Business Partnering</strong><br/><ul><li>Manage end-to-end collections processes, including reminders, follow-ups, and customer engagement.</li><li>Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers to resolve disputes, align on payment expectations, and improve collection outcomes.</li><li>Collaborate closely with Commercial teams to investigate and resolve pricing and A&P deduction issues.</li><li>Ensure accurate allocation of receipts, timely reconciliations, and transparent customer account status reporting.</li></ul><br/><br/><strong>Accounting, Controls & Compliance</strong><br/><ul><li>Prepare and post month-end journal entries, including accruals and intercompany netting entries, in JDE (E1).</li><li>Reconcile balance sheet accounts and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.</li></ul><ul><li>Support statutory and internal audits by providing documentation, analysis, and audit responses.</li><li>Maintain intercompany accounts and support consolidation and reporting requirements.</li><li>Review AR Aging reports, including intercompany positions, and provide insightful commentary to management.</li><li>Support Travel & Expense (T&E) processes, audits, reporting, and employee onboarding.</li></ul><br/><br/>Data, Systems & Continuous Improvement<br/><ul><li>Deliver timely reporting of KPI, DSO, and other performance measures using available financial systems and tools.</li><li>Leverage data and analytics to improve forecasting accuracy, reporting quality, and decision-making.</li><li>Identify opportunities to enhance processes, controls, and system usage; propose and implement improvements.</li><li>Maintain clear, up-to-date documentation for credit, cash, and accounting procedures.</li></ul><br/><br/><strong>Qualifications & Experience Education</strong><br/><ul><li>Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, or a related field required</li><li>MBA, or equivalent professional certification preferred</li></ul><br/><br/><strong>Experience</strong><br/><ul><li>3-5+ years of progressive experience in finance, accounting, credit, or cash management roles</li><li>Strong experience analyzing financial statements, managing credit risk, and driving cash flow improvements</li><li>Solid understanding of IFRS, US GAAP and experience supporting audits</li><li>Proven ability to work effectively in a regional or matrixed organization</li></ul><br/><br/><strong>Technical & Professional Skills</strong><br/><ul><li>Advanced Excel skills, including financial modeling and data analysis</li><li>Experience with ERP systems (JDE/E1 preferred), exposure to reporting or BI tools a plus</li><li>Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present insights to diverse stakeholders</li><li>High attention to detail, strong ownership mindset, and ability to manage multiple priorities</li><li>Collaborative, solution-oriented approach with sound professional judgment</li></ul><br/><br/><b>Job Posting End Date:</b><br/>2026-04-30<br/><br/><b>Target Hire Date</b><b>:</b><br/>2026-04-30<br/><br/><b>Target End Date</b>:<br/>2026-05-01</div>

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