Accounts Receivable Financial Analyst

Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Receivable Financial Analyst to join our dynamic team, reporting to Manager - FP&A. This role is pivotal in driving accurate forecasting of collections, analyzing receivables performance, and supporting strategic decision-making through robust reporting. The ideal candidate will collaborate with Revenue Operations, Finance, and Accounting to enhance cash flow forecasting, reduce Days Sales Outstanding (DSO), and optimize the entire revenue cycle.

Responsibilities

Accounts Receivable Forecasting & Analysis (40%)

• Develop and enhance the forecasting and cash collections tools to improve financial data analysis
• Analyze financial data to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement
• Generate variance analysis reports to be presented to the C-suite level
• Analyze accounts receivable aging buckets to identify delinquency patterns and root causes
• Track and forecast Days Sales Outstanding (DSO), providing actionable insights to reduce aging

• Serve as a liaison with the Credit team to support informed, strategic business decisions
• Generate and present reports that provide actionable insights to senior management
• Participate in month-end closing processes and reconciling accounts, when required
• Ensuring compliance with external customer requirements (e.g. Early pay discounts)
• Monitor and analyze performance metrics to ensure financial goals are met

• Work directly with FP&A to provide collections forecasts and reports
• Partner with Revenue Operations to resolve data issues and provide key insights to help the team
• Collaborate with Accounting to ensure accurate Accounts Receivable reconciliation and reporting

• Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field
• 2-4 years of experience in Working Capital Forecasting, Finance, Accounting, or a related role
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other financial analysis tools
• Comfortable taking initiative to solve problems independently
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously