AR Analyst III

World Courier; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,000,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Cencora is hiring an AR Analyst III in Pune, India to drive budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis for operational activities. You will partner with finance and operations to improve cost management and financial visibility, ensuring governance and accuracy across reports.

The role requires strong analytical skills, advanced Excel, and experience with ERP systems. Collaboration with remote teams and ability to meet deadlines are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, or business administration; equivalent experience accepted.
• CPA/CMA/ACCA or equivalent preferred.
• Knowledge of ERP systems and financial analytics is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and performance analysis for operations and cost centers.
• Monitor actual results vs budget; analyze variances, risks, trends, and opportunities.
• Prepare dashboards and management insights for operational performance and reporting.
• Support month-/quarter-/year-end reviews and financial governance processes.
• Interact with operations to track performance and improve financial visibility across activities.
• Lead and train peers in credit and financial processes as needed.
• Maintain data quality and compliance with policies and controls.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Analytical skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

ERP systems

Sage

SAP

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting

CPA / CMA / ACCA preferred

ERP systems training

Tools

Sage ERP

SAP ERP

Excel

PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

## AR Analyst IIIApply: Pune, India: Full time: Posted Today: R2615079Our team members are at the heart of everything we do. At Cencora, we are united in our responsibility to create healthier futures, and every person here is essential to us being able to deliver on that purpose. If you want to make a difference at the center of health, come join our innovative company and help us improve the lives of people and animals everywhere. Apply today!# **Job Details**Job Profile Summary Performs financial planning, performance tracking, and management control activities for operations to support business performance, cost discipline, and informed decision-making. Supports budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and operational financial reporting to provide visibility into performance, risks, and improvement opportunities. Partners with operations, finance, and business stakeholders to support alignment of financial targets, resource use, and operational performance with business objectives. Provides financial insight, reporting accuracy, and performance transparency across operational activities to support effective execution and accountability. Contributes to governance, financial control, and continuous improvement in operational planning, reporting, and performance management processes. Job Description This job profile description is a standardized, non-contractual reference description and global reference tool provided for organizational consistency and talent architecture purposes across Cencora. It does not alter actual job duties, responsibilities, reporting lines, working conditions, grading, compensation, or other essential terms and conditions of employment. Actual duties and responsibilities may vary based on business needs, local requirements, and operational practices. Where a team member's role is governed by an employment agreement, local terms and conditions, prior job description or collective bargaining agreement, those documents shall prevail in case of any inconsistency. Mandatory local laws shall also prevail. Responsibilities * Performs budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and performance analysis for operational activities and cost centers.* Monitors actual results against budget and forecast, analyzes variances, and highlights risks, trends, and opportunities.* Prepares recurring financial and operational performance reports, dashboards, and management insights.* Partners with operations stakeholders to track performance, support cost management, and improve financial visibility across activities.* Supports month-end, quarter-end, and year-end financial review processes related to operational performance and reporting.* Ensures data quality, reporting accuracy, and compliance with financial policies, controls, and established procedures.* Identifies opportunities to improve reporting, planning, analytics, and management control processes.* Perform credit evaluation for new and existing accounts with the available commercial trade, bank, and related reports.* Data entry and maintenance as it relates to opening new accounts, and or special projects as assigned.* Set up Vendor Accounts, file UCC’s and maintain required documentation.* Approves and processes customer refund check requests which are submitted by all levels of Credit and Collection Clerks and under a pre-determined amount.* Approves credit applications, up to a pre-determined credit limit.* Assists in credit application approval, up to a pre-determined credit limit, or denial for applicants.* Assists management in customer problem resolution and participates in decision-making.* Approves payment arrangements requested by customers that go beyond the 3-month company guideline within a predetermined amount and term.* Interacts with external credit agencies to provide information regarding customer credit.* Maintains contact with internal and external customers to address all credit and collection issues.* Field general inquiries and response to general email inbox to relay the information to the appropriate Associate.* Trains other associates within Credit department.* Communicates with other departments regarding process improvements.* Performs related duties as assigned. Experience and Educational Requirements Requires broad training in fields such as business administration, accountancy, sales, marketing, computer sciences or similar vocations generally obtained through completion of a bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience required. 3+ years of relevant experience in finance, controlling, FP and A, management reporting, operations finance, budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, or a related field required. Professional certification in accounting, finance, or controlling such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Management Accountant (CMA), Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), or equivalent preferred. Relevant training or certification in financial systems, analytics, or business performance management preferred. MINIMUM SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS: * Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing (English/Spanish).* Strong leadership skills.* Good organizational skills.* Ability to work with remote teams.* Ability to lead dynamically and energize multidiscipline work teams to learn and apply new skills and techniques to respond to business needs.* Good analytical, conceptual and problem-solving skills to evaluate business problems and apply knowledge to identify appropriate solutions; ability to resolve associate issues effectively and efficiently.* Excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills.* Knowledge of computers to operative effectively with PowerPoint presentations, Excel spreadsheets (Intermediate to Advanced), and Microsoft Outlook, PNC. .Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field, or equivalent experience required. 3+ years of experience in billing, complex transactions, general accounting, data management systems, or a related field required. Certification as a Certified Bookkeeper (CB), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), or equivalent preferred. Working knowledge of credit and collection procedures. Working knowledge of company distribution and customer service functional areas. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Strong interpersonal, collaboration, and relationship-building skills. Strong mathematical and analytical skills. Strong organizational skills with attention to detail. Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Strong typing and data entry skills. Knowledge of accounting principles and practices. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications. Experience with ERP systems such as Sage and SAP. Strong business partnering skills. Understanding of patient support programs is a plus. Experience with complex accounting matters is preferred.