FP&A cash analyst
Job Summary
Job Description Summary
The Cash FP&A Analyst is responsible for driving cash forecast accuracy Free Cash Flow (FCF) tracking and working capital visibility across the organization. This role ensures timely and reliable cash reporting through close monitoring of forecasts and actuals during the financial closing cycle identification of gaps and coordination with business partners to resolve issues.By delivering clear KPI reporting variance analysis and quarterly estimates and budgets the Cash FP&A Analyst supports strong cash discipline and informed decision-making directly contributing to overall Free Cash Flow performance.
This role combines analytical rigor with cross-functional collaboration supporting both operational execution and strategic cash management.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
- Review challenge and consolidate regional and global cash forecasts to ensure accuracy consistency and completeness
- Update actual cash figures throughout the closing cycle to provide real-time visibility into closing performance
- Develop maintain and enhance Free Cash Flow and cash KPI reporting
- Prepare and submit quarterly cash estimates through the VPlan tool
- Perform variance analysis against plan prior forecast and actuals providing clear explanations of key drivers
- Execute SmartView extractions from FCC and related finance systems
- Extract validate and reconcile financial data from SAP
- Prepare and maintain standard cash forecasting and reporting files
- Deliver ad hoc cash and financial reporting to support management requests and business needs
- Support cash operating rhythm reviews and analytical processes
- Ensure the accuracy consistency and timeliness of all cash-related deliverables
- Identify data gaps reporting inconsistencies and process improvement opportunities across systems and reports
- Partner closely with FP&A and Business Finance teams across regions to improve cash visibility and forecasting quality
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Finance Accounting Economics or related field
- Strong proficiency in Excel including advanced formulas and structured financial models
- Working knowledge of FCC (Financial Consolidation and Close/Controls depending on internal terminology)
- Experience using SmartView for data extraction and reporting
- Solid understanding of cash flow mechanics forecasting and KPI reporting
- SAP knowledge including the ability to extract analyze and reconcile finance data
- Fluent in English both written and verbal
Desired Skills and Experience
- Understanding of end-to-end cash flow mechanics
- Ability to manage operating rhythms and recurring reporting cycles
- Strong attention to detail data integrity and accuracy
- Ability to identify data gaps and inconsistencies across systems
- Strong collaboration skills with FP&A and Business Finance partners
- Ability to work effectively across different geographical areas and regional teams
- Ability to work under pressure and manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Additional Information
Relocation Assistance Provided: No
Required Experience:
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