Finance Analyst

Role Purpose

This role owns the end-to-end Accounts Receivable process building it from the ground up as the company moves to a standalone operating model while bringing a strong analytical and data-driven mindset to working capital management cash flow forecasting and financial reporting.

This is not a purely transactional role. The right candidate will combine operational rigour with financial acumen: equally comfortable managing an overdue collections portfolio and building a DSO dashboard in Power BI. The role sits at the intersection of Finance Operations and analytical finance making it a genuine development position within a fast-evolving standalone finance function.

Key responsibilities

Take full ownership of the A/R process transitioning it from the current setup to a standalone best-practice function

Manage the complete invoice-to-cash cycle: invoicing customer account management payment allocation and reconciliation

Own the collections process: proactive outreach aging management escalation protocols and dispute resolution

Ensure A/R processes are documented controlled and audit-ready from day one of carve-out

Own the short-term cash flow forecast on the collections side integrating inputs from the A/P Specialist for a full NWC view

Build and maintain working capital KPIs: DSO collection rate overdue aging cash conversion etc. - tracked weekly and reported monthly

Develop variance analysis between forecast and actual cash collections identifying root causes and corrective actions

Support the CFO with ad-hoc cash flow modelling and scenario analysis as required

Build automated reporting to replace manual spreadsheet-based processes currently in place

Collaborate closely with the Finance Analytics profile on data architecture tool integration and broader finance reporting initiatives

Manage the portfolio of bank bonds and customer guarantees: tracking issuance expiry renewal and associated costs

Coordinate with banks and customers on bond requests amendments and releases

Maintain a live register of all outstanding guarantees with financial exposure quantified

Flag risks and upcoming renewals proactively to the CFO

Own the intercompany invoicing process a high-volume area requiring precision and structured follow-up

Ensure intercompany balances are reconciled monthly and discrepancies resolved before close

Coordinate with counterpart entities on matching netting and payment schedules

Ensure intercompany flows are correctly reflected in statutory and management accounts

Candidate Profile

Experience: 3-5 years in a finance role with direct A/R collections or working capital ownership

Demonstrated ability to build or significantly improve a finance process not just operate an existing one

Experience with cash flow forecasting and/or treasury operations is a strong plus

Background in industrial manufacturing or project-based businesses preferred

Technical Skills :

SAP (FICO module). Power BI or equivalent BI tool. Excel - advanced (modelling). Cash flow forecasting. Working capital KPIs & analytics. Bank bonds & guarantees. Intercompany reconciliation. Process documentation & controls

Languages:

Spanish: native or full professional proficiency (required)

English: professional working proficiency (required at least B2)

Exposure to intercompany processes and multi-entity environments is an advantage