A/R FINANCIAL ANALYST

McCormick & Company, Incorporated; Łódź; On-site; PLN 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

McCormick & Company, Incorporated is seeking an Accounts Receivable Financial Analyst to manage complex cash flow data, validate discounts, and support deduction analysis across the order-to-cash process. You will work with cross-functional teams and provide timely financial insights.

The role emphasizes independent work under tight deadlines, strong analytical skills, and the ability to influence decisions at all management levels while contributing to process improvements and sales reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting or Finance.
• At least 3 years of experience in a similar finance position.
• Strong teamwork, communication and presentation skills.
• Excellent analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to influence at all levels of management.
• Ability to work independently under time pressure to deliver results.

Responsibilities

• Administer validation of cash discounts and shortages by 3rd party customers, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Collect invalid cash discounts and shortages from 3rd party customers.
• Provide insight and analytical support for deduction root cause analysis and solutions.
• Serve as first level contact for 3rd party customers on deductions.
• Manage AR activities: contracts, allowances, accruals, billing, cash application, deductions, invoices, reporting.
• Lead process improvement initiatives with cross-functional impact.
• Provide ad hoc financial analysis for special projects.
• Perform internal process audits and regular sales reporting.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Presentation

Analytical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Initiative

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting or Finance

Job description

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Position: Accounts Receivable Financial Analyst

We are looking for A/R Financial Analyst who has a very good understanding of finance & accounting from a financial perspective. Very good knowledge of technical activities and procedures, business expertise is at a high level- aware of how the assigned duties contribute to the work of the team as well as how the work of the team impacts others and contributes to business results. AR Financial Analyst works well independently with very little level of a supervision from direct Supervisor.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Administer complex and comprehensive validation of cash discounts and shortage deductions by 3rd party customer in accordance with documented Policies, Procedures & Financial Controls, ensuring timeliness and accuracy. Activities include identification of invalid deductions and P&L impact resulting from recovery of these deductions.
• Collect of invalid cash discounts and shortages taken by 3rd party customers.
• Provide insight & analytical expertise in supporting deduction root cause analysis & solutions including.
• First level contact for 3rd party customers for invalid cash discounts and invalid shortage deductions.
• Various AR Activities: Customers’ contract book management (Verification &Loading), Customer Allowances, Accrual Adjustments, Billing, Cash Application Management, Deduction Management, Invoice Corrections, Reporting.
• Lead Process Improvement and OGSM initiatives which are impactful across the SOTC thread.
• Provide Ad Hoc financial and administrative analysis supporting special projects and specific business requests.
• Perform internal process audits.
• Provide regular and ad hoc sales analysis and reporting for internal and external users.
• Buddy for newcomers.
• Coordinate regular meetings with the Business, regular follow ups.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting or Finance.
• N/A certifications.
• At least 3 years of experience on similar position in area of finance.
• Very good teamwork skills.
• Very good communication & presentation skills.
• Very good Analytical skills, ability to apply good judgment and solve complex problems.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to influence without formal authority at all levels of management.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, under time and responsibility pressure to deliver desired results.
• Demonstrates strong initiative to drive improvement efforts.

COMPANY

At McCormick, we bring our passion for flavour to work each day. We encourage growth, respect everyone's contributions and do what's right for our business, our people, our communities and our planet. Join us on our quest to make every meal and moment better.

Founded in Baltimore, MD in 1889 in a room and a cellar by 25-year-old Willoughby McCormick with three employees, McCormick is a global leader in flavour. With 11,0 0 employees around the world and more than $5 Billion in annual sales., the Company manufactures, markets and distributes spices, seasoning mixes, condiments and other flavourful products to the entire food industry, retail outlets, food manufactures, food service businesses and consumers.

While our global headquarters are in the Baltimore, Maryland, USA area, McCormick operates and serves customers from nearly 50 locations in 27 countries and 135 markets in Asia-Pacific, China, Europe, Middle East and Africa, and the Americas, including North, South and Central America with recognized brands including Kamis & Galeo

At McCormick, we have over a 100-year legacy based on our “Power of People” principle. This principle fosters an unusually dedicated workforce requiring a culture of respect, recognition, inclusion and collaboration based on the highest ethical values.

Agencies: McCormick as needed will work with external recruitment vendors through our Agency Portal. Unless previously contacted, McCormick does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiting agencies.

McCormick & Company is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, colour, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy/ies.

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WHY WORK AT MCCORMICK?

United by flavor. Driven by results.

As a McCormick employee you’ll be empowered to focus on more than your individual responsibilities. You’ll have the opportunity to be part of something bigger than yourself—to have a say in where the company is going and how it’s growing.

Between our passion for flavor, our 130-year history of leadership and integrity, the competitive and comprehensive benefits we offer, and our culture, which is built on respect and opportunities for growth, there are many reasons to join us at McCormick.