AR Analyst

Guidant Global; Royston; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global consulting firm in Royston is seeking an AR Analyst to assist in managing credit risk and overdue receivables related to a £1bn+ AR balance. This role demands strong data analysis capabilities and excellent communication skills. The ideal candidate will have a university qualification and 3-5 years of experience in finance, preferably receivables management. This position offers opportunities for significant business improvements and involves office-based work with occasional travel.

Qualifications

• University degree is essential for the job.
• 3-5 years working experience in finance or receivables management is required.
• Solid spreadsheet/database tool proficiency is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Assist with bi-weekly receivable reports and collection performance tracking.
• Support operations of supply chain finance platform.
• Lead meetings and manage projects related to credit risk.

Skills

Data analysis

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

Verbal English skills

Education

University qualification

3-5 years finance experience

Tools

SAP

PowerPoint

Word

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