Manager -Sr. Market Cash Specialist

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How will you do it?

Senior Market Cash Specialist

Position Overview: We are seeking a Senior Market Cash Specialist to join our BSNA field finance team. In this pivotal role, you will take a leadership position in driving process improvement initiatives that enhance Trade Working Capital (TWC) and Free Cash Flow (FCF) performance across our organization. You will play a critical role in maintaining a robust TWC process and lead efforts to achieve key performance metrics such as Days Sales Outstanding (DSO), Days Payable Outstanding (DPO), and inventory management.

Reporting to the Sr. Market Cash Leader, you will collaborate closely with the Local Management Team and other key stakeholders to deliver outstanding business results related to Trade Working Capital. Your responsibilities will include strategic planning, financial reporting, and providing expert guidance to Local Teams on various complex financial matters.

Position Responsibilities:

• Proactively resolve and address disputes and accounts receivable (AR) issues, identifying root causes to implement process improvements and prevent recurrence of disputes and AR challenges.
• Prepare comprehensive reports on the status of disputes, identifying key drivers affecting cash flow, and work in partnership with Collections, Cash Application, Booking, Billing, and other functional leaders to strategically resolve Disputes and Aged AR issues (Contract Service Hold / AR 60+ Fire Service / 90+ Days Aged).
• Lead process improvement initiatives to define cash flow performance indicators, providing actionable insights and recommendations for improvement.
• Spearhead efforts to enhance order-to-cash processes and drive operational efficiency through technology integration and automation.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and legal requirements by leading the development and implementation of relevant policies and procedures.
• Facilitate LSW AR Portfolio monthly/weekly meetings to review accounts receivable collections, driving decisive actions to resolve open items.
• Collaborate with accounting professionals to oversee various financial processes, including billing and cash applications, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
• Work closely with the Senior Market Cash Lead to identify and eliminate barriers impacting cash collections, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

What we look for?

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, preferred
• 3+years of experience in finance or accounting, with a proven track record in cash management and process improvement.
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to influence and work effectively with cross-functional teams and senior management.
• High level of integrity, transparency, and professionalism.
• Willingness to travel occasionally (up to 10%).
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to think strategically and provide insights based on data.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; familiarity with financial software and data analysis tools is a plus.

What we offer:

We offer an exciting and challenging position. Joining us you will become part of a leading global multi-industrial corporation defined by its stimulating work environment and job satisfaction. In addition, we offer outstanding career development opportunities which will stretch your abilities and channel your talents

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