Senior Financial Analyst, Cash Flow Planning and Analysis

Job Description

We are seeking a highly analytical and results-driven Sr. Financial Analyst, Cash Flow & Balance Sheet Forecasting to lead and improve the company's balance sheet and cash flow forecasting processes, working capital optimization, and cash management reporting. This role will be instrumental in driving visibility and accuracy of cash flow projections, ensuring the business has a clear view of its liquidity position, and preparing executive-level materials for the Cash Committee, and Board of Directors.

The ideal candidate will have experience in free cash flow forecasting (indirect and direct), working capital management, and financial modeling. Additionally, this role will drive process improvements around balance sheet and cash flow forecasting, optimize working capital performance, and partner cross-functionally to deliver robust financial insights.

The candidate must have strong financial modeling skills, the ability to drive cross-functional collaboration, and experience preparing executive-level cash flow and working capital reports.

Key Responsibilities:

Balance Sheet and Cash Flow Financial Planning & Forecasting:

• Support the balance sheet, Statement of Cashflow and cash flow forecasting processes (both direct and indirect methods), annual operating plan (AOP) and strategic business plan (SBP) with a clear focus on accuracy, transparency, and operational insights.
• Maintain and continuously improve 3-statement financial model.
• Provide clear visibility of future cash positions to support business decisions and minimize liquidity risks.
• Support cash flow scenario analysis, and liquidity assessments to assess the impact of business decisions on cash and working capital.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather input, understand key cash flow drivers, and develop forecasts aligned with business strategies.
• Collaborate with Treasury, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Operational Finance to improve cash forecasting accuracy.
• Deliver actionable insights to business leaders to improve cash conversion cycle and reduce working capital requirements.
• Track and report working capital KPIs to drive cross-functional alignment and improvement.
• Provide insights and scenario analysis to understand the impact of operational and strategic decisions on free cash flow, profitability, and working capital.
• Ensure correct alignment of financial assumptions across all three statements to drive better forecasting accuracy and financial visibility.

Performance Reporting & Variance Analysis:

• Prepare and deliver accurate, timely, and insightful flow reports for the Cash Committee, and Board of Directors.
• Ensure clarity, accuracy, and strategic relevance in all reports and presentations.
• Provide strategic insights and actionable recommendations based on cash flow trends and liquidity performance.
• Translate complex financial data into actionable insights and compelling narratives.
• Ensure clarity, accuracy, and strategic relevance in all reports and presentations.
• Drive process improvements by standardizing and streamlining financial reporting and forecasting processes.

Key Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field. MBA, CPA, CMA, or CFA preferred.
• 3-6+ years of proven experience in cash flow forecasting, working capital management, FP&A, or corporate finance
• Proven experience preparing weekly direct cash flow and indirect FCF forecasts.
• Proven ability to prepare and present financial reports to senior leadership and external stakeholders.
• Advanced proficiency in financial modeling and forecasting tools.
• Strong knowledge of 3-statement financial modeling (income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow).
• Experience optimizing working capital, cash conversion cycle, and liquidity management.
• Experience using financial systems and tools for planning, budgeting, and reporting.
• Strong collaboration and influencing skills to partner with business leaders.
• Exceptional ability to analyze financial data, identify trends, and provide strategic insights.
• Strong communication and presentation skills as well as business partnership skills to influence operational and financial stakeholders.
• Highly organized with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• Experience in working in corporate finance within a large, matrixed organization.
• Experience working cross-functionally with Treasury, AR, AP, and FP&A teams.

Why Join Us:

High Impact Role: You will directly influence cash flow visibility, working capital management, and financial health.

Process Transformation: You will lead efforts to improve cash flow forecasting, working capital optimization, and liquidity and cash management strategies.

Cross-Functional Leadership: You will collaborate with FP&A, Treasury, Operations, and Accounting to drive better cash flow outcomes.

Professional Growth: You will gain deep exposure to corporate strategy and financial planning.

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