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Financial Analyst - Accounts Receivable | Milton Keynes
£35,000 - £40,000
2/3 days in the office
Job Function Summary:
This role manages the order to cash processes for the company's UK operations. Responsibilities include the management of invoicing, cash allocation and reconciliation of customer accounts ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial data. The role involves working closely with the UK business and Corporate Accounting team to follow global accounting policies and with the Global Controllership team in the US to ensure SOX controls are well-implemented and tested.
This position requires experience of working in a fast-paced organization while initiating and actioning process improvements alongside driving a fun and inclusive culture across a team of qualified and non-qualified finance professionals.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee and manage the preparation and distribution of invoices, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies and contractual terms.
- Ensure all payments are correctly allocated to customer accounts in a timely and accurate manner.
- Cultivate and maintain high-level relationships with franchisees, proactively resolving billing issues and disputes in a professional and efficient manner.
- Prepare and present regular reports on accounts receivable performance, including ageing analysis, collection metrics, and cash flow projections.
- Identify and implement process improvements to streamline and automate accounts receivable processes, enhancing efficiency and accuracy.
- Ensure robust internal controls, particularly related to SOX compliance, are consistently applied across all accounts receivable functions.
- Oversee the monthly reconciliation of customer accounts, providing timely resolution of any discrepancies, and ensuring alignment with broader financial strategies.
- Complete balance sheet reconciliations and ensure financial risks and opportunities are managed.
- Collaborate with other teams to ensure the integrity of accounting controls, processes and procedures.
Requirements:
- Significant experience of managing accounts receivable or payable processes with a proven track record of process improvement.
- Experience in a Regional Accounting team in an international / public company environment.
- Highly motivated, self-directed, independent thinker with experience of improving processes.
- Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, with strong adaptability to changing business needs.
- Proficient PC skills and experience with financial applications (Excel, Word, NetSuite)
- Demonstrated ability to quickly establish trust and build relationships
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
This role offers a stimulating challenge and the chance to be part of a progressive team. If you are motivated by excellence and ready to make a significant impact, please apply
