Finance Services Analyst

Key Responsibilities Credit & Risk Management

• Support credit decisions within policies guidelines and authority limits, including the establishment and ongoing management of customer credit limits.
• Perform in-depth analysis of customer financial statements and risk profiles to assess creditworthiness and exposure.
• Partner with Commercial teams to support order management, resolve credit holds, and balance risk with business growth objectives.
• Participate in monthly Credit Committee meetings; prepare materials, facilitate discussion, and document outcomes.
• Maintain and continuously optimize customer risk ratings, bad debt analysis, and credit policy adherence.
• Evaluate, manage, and optimize credit insurance coverage in collaboration with insurance providers.
• Proactively identify emerging credit risks and recommend mitigation strategies.

• Prepare accurate cash budgets and rolling cash forecasts; analyze and clearly explain variances versus actuals.
• Lead Cash-In / Cash-Out (CICO) analysis and reporting, including liquidity and cash flow drivers.
• Partner with stakeholders to implement initiatives that improve cash conversion cycles and reduce receivables.
• Own reporting of cash actuals, forecasts, risks, and opportunities to Finance leadership.
• Drive achievement of cash collection and DSO targets across assigned markets.

• Manage end-to-end collections processes, including reminders, follow-ups, and customer engagement.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers to resolve disputes, align on payment expectations, and improve collection outcomes.
• Collaborate closely with Commercial teams to investigate and resolve pricing and A&P deduction issues.
• Ensure accurate allocation of receipts, timely reconciliations, and transparent customer account status reporting.

• Prepare and post month-end journal entries, including accruals and intercompany netting entries, in JDE (E1).
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.

• Support statutory and internal audits by providing documentation, analysis, and audit responses.
• Maintain intercompany accounts and support consolidation and reporting requirements.
• Review AR Aging reports, including intercompany positions, and provide insightful commentary to management.
• Support Travel & Expense (T&E) processes, audits, reporting, and employee onboarding.

• Deliver timely reporting of KPI, DSO, and other performance measures using available financial systems and tools.
• Leverage data and analytics to improve forecasting accuracy, reporting quality, and decision-making.
• Identify opportunities to enhance processes, controls, and system usage; propose and implement improvements.
• Maintain clear, up-to-date documentation for credit, cash, and accounting procedures.

• Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, or a related field required
• MBA, or equivalent professional certification preferred

• 3-5+ years of progressive experience in finance, accounting, credit, or cash management roles
• Strong experience analyzing financial statements, managing credit risk, and driving cash flow improvements
• Solid understanding of IFRS, US GAAP and experience supporting audits
• Proven ability to work effectively in a regional or matrixed organization

• Advanced Excel skills, including financial modeling and data analysis
• Experience with ERP systems (JDE/E1 preferred), exposure to reporting or BI tools a plus
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present insights to diverse stakeholders
• High attention to detail, strong ownership mindset, and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Collaborative, solution-oriented approach with sound professional judgment