AR Analyst

Guidant Global; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company is seeking an AR Analyst to support the Sector Credit Risk Manager in managing credit risk and overdue receivables on a substantial account balance. The ideal candidate will have a university qualification and 3-5 years of relevant experience in finance, particularly in receivables management. Strong analytical skills and proficiency in tools like Excel and SAP are essential. The role involves liaising with internal and external stakeholders to improve cash generation and enhance the management of accounts receivable.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years working experience in finance, preferably in receivables management.
• Solid working proficiency of spreadsheet / database tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Strong capabilities in data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Assist in reporting overdue receivables and collection performance tracking.
• Support operation of supply chain finance platform.
• Analyse customer payment terms to maximize cash generation.

Skills

Data analysis

Communication

Influencing skills

Education

University qualification

Tools

Excel

SAP

Job description

Job purpose

AR Analyst supports Sector Credit Risk Manager in deploying Sector Credit Policy across the sites. The role assists the management of Clean Air credit risk and overdue receivables on the 1bn+ AR balance, working closely with cross-functional teams, mainly with Country AR teams, Sales and Customer Service to improve Sector cash generation and working capital.

Principal accountabilities

• Assist bi-weekly Clean Air receivable, overdue reporting as well as periodic collection performance tracking by completing periodic reports required by Sector Credit Risk Manager or Sector Credit Committee. The reports include Sector bi-weekly AR/OD report by global sites, major Canner AR/OD report, Canner/OEM Credit Risk Map based on risk assessments made on a regular basis
• Support the operation of supply chain finance platform with Forvia, enabling Sector and JM fully benefit its efficiency and performance by maintaining CACIB/Citi reports including invoices uploads, collection availability and timing, gap analysis between site shipment and invoice uploads, etc.
• Support Sector Credit Risk Manager in analysing the customer payment term and payment behaviour in order to provide insights in maximizing cash generation for the company.
• Be the delegate of Sector Credit Risk Manager to lead meetings, manage projects related with credit risk and AR collection.

Scope

• Have direct interactions with multiple internal and external key stakeholders: Internal - Sector Finance Director, Sector Sales Director, Directors of key accounts and regional accounts, Sales Operation Director, Sector Senior Finance Business Partner Sales, credit analysts at sites and other related departments. External - Customers and canners, Banks.
• Large leverage in role, global exposure to commercial and finance, seeking opportunities to identify significant business improvement opportunities.
• 1bn+ account receivables working capital.

Special factors

This role will involve office-base mostly with occasional traveling only

Person specification

This describes what is required to do the job, it may not describe the current job holder but should describe the typical attributes or traits needed for success in the position.

Qualifications/ knowledge/ experience

(Technical/ professional knowledge and skills competency)

University qualification

Essential

3-5 years working experience in finance, preferably in receivables management

Essential

Solid working proficiency of spreadsheet / database tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

Essential

Strong capabilities in data analysis

Essential

Experience in working with SAP

Desirable

Personal skills including JM behavioural competencies

Excellent communication and influencing skills

Essential

High level of written, verbal and oral English language skills

Essential

Additional languages advantageous

Desirable

Able to collaborate across different functions including finance, sales etc

Essential

Key Finance Competencies

Financial Control & Systems

Intermediate

Risk Evaluation and Management

Foundation

Accounting, Processes & Reporting

Intermediate

Strategy and Investor Perception

Foundation

Business Planning, Financial Performance and Analysis

Intermediate

Maximise Value (Business Case, Commercial Acumen, Cash, Working Capital, Business Processes)

Intermediate

Metal

Foundation

Tax Compliance & Management

Foundation

Treasury Management & Risk Reporting

Intermediate

Change Leadership

Foundation

Judgement

Intermediate

Functional Leadership

Intermediate

Business Leadership

Foundation

Strategic Partner

Foundation