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