Executive Job Description | The Senior Working Capital Analyst provides leadership in driving visibility, forecasting, accurate and timely reporting on the Cash Flow Statement with specific focus on Working Capital for Company globally. Work with the cash analysts and cash leaders of the various business segments as well as global functional teams (e.g. Global Supply Chain) focusing on AP, AR and Inventory. Support and drive key operating mechanisms and reviews with Senior Management Team and Corporate.
Essential Responsibilities Own planning, forecasting, estimates, and corporate reporting of working capital. Develop tools, establish operating mechanisms to ensure accurate and timely forecasting. Lead the planning and forecasting process (Growth Playbook = strategic planning, S2 = 1-year strategic planning, OP Operating Plan, SROs short range outlooks) of key Working Capital and Cash Flow components
Drive (jointly with the Global Cash Leader) all Cash and WC related content, business analytics, related templates for key operational reviews with senior leadership, Drive optimized working capital by providing analysis of results and reporting key metrics while advising the leadership team on risks and opportunities, as well as recommending actions to mitigate risks and capitalize on opportunities
Provide financial analysis and links of key metrics between receivables and the commercial team, and/or inventory and the modality & distribution teams, and/or sourcing/payables with the modality and operation teams.
Link key inventory metrics with operational and commercial processes. Help drive efficiency and links between sales and supply chain teams, including, how changes to the sales estimate by PSI mix impact supply chain inventory, and other distribution and finished goods inventory balances
Provide oversight to best practices in A/R and cash projects across P&L/region and act as key resource for driving Working Capital projects
Responsible for quarterly closing/estimates and develop reliable estimates of working capital; communicate current results and estimates to business leaders. Understand, communicate and explain variance drivers within the business
Establish standard operating procedures (SOPs) for operational and transactional processes impacting the cash flow statement, including closing, reporting and analysis
Drive consistent and effective policies and procedures during monthly/quarterly close process including forecasting mechanisms, cash flow adjustment entries, Corporate Data Request (DR) and Commentary Request (CR) submissions
Monitor & Drive corporate initiatives, simplification projects and integration projects. Provide leadership on these projects.
Provide variance analysis, business analytics packages for senior leadership as well as Corporate throughout forecasting, closing and reporting cycles
Drive business growth through simplification processes with P&L and Functional Finance Leaders
Perform financial analysis of cash flow accounts to ensure compliance, integrity of account balances/financial reporting and effectiveness of business processes.
Lead cross-functional projects and regular reviews with the cash organization to ensure alignment of financial calendars, business planning processes, forecasting mechanism and operating reviews
Drive planning and forecasting strategy, develop tools, establish new operating mechanism to support a rapidly changing global organization and ensure smooth communication and accurate and timely forecasting
Qualifications/Requirements Bachelors Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Business Administration OR high school diploma / GED and 10 years progressive financial work experience
Demonstrated experience with U.S. GAAP and local GAAP
Minimum of 6 years progressive financial work experience
Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen.
Desired Characteristics Masters degree in business, finance or accounting
Experienced Financial Leadership Program (EFLP) or Corporate Audit Staff (CAS); or graduate of other financial leadership programs
CPA / CA or Corporate Audit Staff
Strong analytic skills: able to clearly link financial results to operational performance drivers generate alternatives and drive positive change
Demonstrable experience in Tax, Treasury, Supply Chain finance or Working Capital financing
Excellent verbal & written communication skills: fluency in English; experience working across multiple levels (including executive level), functions and businesses; able to clearly communicate complex financial information in a easy to understand manner; able to deliver message effectively verbally and in writing. Demonstrated ability to influence operational leaders as well as finance leaders
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence others and drive change while working across all levels, functions, and regions
Strong critical thinking skills and ability to add value to operating teams
Solid PC skills: experience with financial systems/applications (i.e.: Oracle, SAP, Hyperion, COGNOS, Business Objects, etc.), strong Excel skills in data compilation and aggregation (i.e. pivot tables, VLookup, and Macros)
Clear thinking/problem solving: successfully led cross-functional projects/process improvements within operations/finance functions; able to quickly grasp new ideas
Adaptable/Flexible: being open to change in response to new information, different or unexpected circumstances, and/or to work in ambiguous situations
Integrity: accepting and adhering to high moral, ethical, and personal values in decisions, communications, actions and when dealing with others
Confidence/Assertiveness: strong influencing skills across business functions
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