Financial Analyst Credit Control

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We're a company of people who like to forge our own path. We invented the blue jean in 1873, and we reinvented khaki pants in 1986. We pioneered labor and environmental guidelines in manufacturing. And we work to build sustainability into everything we do. Our brands stand for freedom and self-expression around the world. 

Where we lead, others follow. For more than 160 years, we've used the strength of our brands to lead with our values and make an outsized impact on the world. We employ more than 15,000 people globally to support our great brands: Levi's®, Dockers®, Denizen®, Signature by Levi Strauss & Co.™ and Beyond Yoga. 

About the Job 

Financial Analyst to support the Global Credit functions of LS& Co. Preferred candidate must have professional experience in a large global company setting. Candidate must be able to analyze financial statements, understand risk mitigation and various instruments/vehicles to secure customer credit lines. Advance reporting skills needed to support management reporting. Prefer experience in SAP or equivalent ERP. Prefer 4 year degree in Finance and/or Accounting.

• Investigate credit escalations, provide clear and timely responses outlining reasons to support order releases or reasons for maintaining a credit hold.
• Provide decisions for business critical credit release requests or recommend a decision and escalate to appropriate level using delegated authorities and credit policy. 
• Act as a liaison between corporate controller group and internal business partners.
• Adhere to delegated authorities and credit policy for release requests received from the business.
• Maintain consistent standards of granting credit by enforcing the global credit policy, consistent standards for granting credit, reviewing open credit limits, and setting risk ratings.
• Establish credit limits of customers/prospects through credit reports, financials, payment history, online articles, and firsthand knowledge provided by the local teams.
• Analysis of bad debt provision and support write-off process and risk evaluation
• Maintain strong partnerships across the matrix with the business, credit team, and corporate controller group.
• Understand variety of processes, priorities, and projects across Credit, OTC and business functions.

About You 

• Ability to handle successfully multiple strategic regional customer portfolios on a daily basis.
• Ability to strategically analyze customer/portfolio risk and make recommendations based upon current market and Company business growth plans.
• In depth knowledge of Bad Debt and Revenue Recognition Accounting rules and ability to use within the assessment of Company reserve calculations.
• Advanced financial analysis and formal written review skills.
• Advanced financial reporting skills.
• Experience with internal, external and SOX auditing requirements and report validation.
• Possess strong process, system and issue resolution skills, while taking into account competing priorities and deadlines within the business.
• Strong business acumen, including advanced written and verbal communication skills.
• Team and /or Project leadership experience.
• Experience with SAP or other large ERP platform in the area of Credit and Finance.
• Foreign currency experience preferred.
• Minimum Bachelor's Degree in Finance and/or Accounting preferred.

The expected starting salary range for this role is $XXX-$XXX. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range based on the location of the role. The amount a particular employee will earn within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, performance and business needs. 

Levi Strauss & Co. (LS&Co.) offers a total rewards package that includes competitive pay, incentive plans, and a wide array of benefits designed to help you and your family stay healthy, meet your financial goals, and balance the demands of your work and personal life. Available benefits vary depending upon the specifics of the role; details relating to a specific role will be made available upon request. 

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, benefits or other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law. 

Levi Strauss & Co. is committed to equal employment opportunity, affirmative action, and recruiting and maintaining a workforce that welcomes and respects people from diverse backgrounds while enabling our employees to make an impact. We value the unique combination of talents, experiences, and perspectives of each employee, making our collective success possible. 

We put a lot of thought into our programs to provide you with a benefits package that matters. Whether it is for medical care, taking time off, improving your health or planning for retirement, we've got you covered. Here's a small snapshot: 

• 401K match: $1.25 for every $1.00 you contribute up to the first 6% of pay you save. 
• Five hours of paid volunteer time per month with nonprofit organizations 
• Product discount of 60% off regular-price merchandise 
• Paid Family Leave