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
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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 |
