Cash Forecast Manager

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Why this job is important

Are you an analytical expert looking for a strategic finance role? Join Kantar Business Services (KBS) as a Cash Forecast Manager and lead a team of analysts in cashflow forecasting and reporting across multiple markets. Collaborate with senior stakeholders, including Regional and Group Treasury, to drive improvements and ensure accurate forecasting. Make a significant impact on Kantar’s financial health while developing your leadership skills

What you’ll be doing

• Lead and mentor a team of specialist analysts, fostering a collaborative team environment.
• Prepare and consolidate cashflow forecasts for multiple markets.
• Own the preparation and timely submission of weekly consolidated Cash Flow Forecasts (CFF) to Group Treasury.
• Act as the primary point of contact for Group Treasury, facilitating smooth communication between KBS and treasury teams.
• Drive continuous improvement in cashflow forecasting processes, using your audit and analytical background to identify opportunities for increased accuracy and efficiency

The skills & experience needed as Cash Forecast Manager

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Business (or equivalent experience).
• Previous experience in Treasury, Financial Accounting, Audit, or similar roles.
• Demonstrated experience in leading and developing a small team.
• Strong financial forecasting and analytical skills, particularly in cashflow forecasting and variance analysis.
• Advanced Excel skills are essential; experience with business process technologies and ERP systems is a plus.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
• A proactive mindset, with the flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and take ownership of improvements

What’s in it for you

• Flexible hybrid working
• Up to 25 days off, plus your birthday off and two days paid for volunteering
• Meal card and flexible benefits where you are allocated funds to spend on a variety of benefits such as transport cost, education related and more

We are not able to offer visa sponsorship or assist with relocation support for this role. Please ensure you have the right to work in the country where this role is located before applying.

Country

Portugal

Why join Kantar?

We shape the brands of tomorrow by better understanding people everywhere. By understanding people, we can understand what drives their decisions, actions, and aspirations on a global scale. And by amplifying our in-depth expertise of human understanding alongside ground-breaking technology, we can help brands find concrete insights that will help them succeed in our fast-paced, ever shifting world.

And because we know people, we like to make sure our own people are being looked after as well. Equality of opportunity for everyone is our highest priority and we support our colleagues to work in a way that supports their health and wellbeing. While we encourage teams to spend part of their working week in the office, we understand no one size fits all; our approach is flexible to ensure everybody feels included, accepted, and that we can win together. We’re dedicated to creating an inclusive culture and value the diversity of our people, clients, suppliers and communities, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds and sections of society. Even if you feel like you’re not an exact match, we’d love to receive your application and talk to you about this job or others at Kantar.