Sr. Analyst - Working Capital & Cash Flow Management

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Scope:

The Senior Analyst, Working Capital & Cash Flow Management is responsible for delivering financial analysis and advanced data analytics to support Americas GBS leadership, with a primary focus on cash forecasting, liquidity management, and working capital optimization. This role consolidates data from multiple systems, supports regional reporting, and develops actionable insights to enhance financial performance and operational excellence across the Americas. This is onsite 5 days a week in office position.

• This role is not eligible for employer-sponsored work authorization now or in the future. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a permanent and ongoing basis without the need for future sponsorship (i.e., H1B, STEM OPT extensions, TN, etc.)
• This position requires full-time onsite work (5 days per week) in Victor, NY and is not eligible for relocation assistance

This role is primarily responsible for cash flow forecasting, variance analysis, and scenario modeling to support effective liquidity planning and strategic decision-making. The Senior Analyst will lead the preparation and consolidation of regional cash forecasts, analyze performance against expectations, and provide clear insights into drivers and risks. The position requires development of dashboards and analytics to monitor KPIs, cash performance, and working capital, while supporting continuous improvement initiatives. The role includes presenting insights to senior leadership, enhancing forecasting accuracy, and driving process improvements to ensure data integrity and efficiency. This role partners closely with Finance, FP&A, Treasury, and Operations teams across the Americas and requires strong collaboration, analytical rigor, and business acumen.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong expertise in cash flow analysis, forecasting, and liquidity management

• Advanced analytical capabilities with experience in variance analysis and scenario modeling

• Deep understanding of working capital drivers and cash optimization strategies

• Advanced Excel skills, including financial modeling and large dataset analysis

• Experience with data visualization tools (Tableau preferred)

• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence senior leadership

• Ability to translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights

• Proactive, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

• Strong collaboration skills with cross-functional teams and external partners

• Experience with ERP systems (Oracle, D365, HFM preferred) and data modeling

Experience & Education:

• Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Business Analytics required (MBA preferred)

• 5+ years of experience in cash forecasting, FP&A, Treasury, or financial analysis

• Proven experience in cash flow modeling, variance analysis, and scenario planning

• Experience in shared services or GBS environments preferred

• Hands-on ERP experience (Oracle, D365 preferred)

Work Environment:

• Office-based role with extended periods working at a computer

• Occasional need to work evenings, weekends, or holidays based on business needs

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

For U.S. locations that require disclosure of compensation, the starting base pay for this role is between $83,458.00 and $111,277.00 per year and may include cost of living adjustments. The actual base pay includes many factors and is subject to change and modification in the future. This position may also be eligible for other types of compensation and benefits.

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Essential Functions & Accountabilities:

• Prepare and manage short- and long-term cash flow forecasts (direct and indirect), including regional consolidation across the Americas

• Perform variance analysis (forecast vs. actuals) to identify key drivers, risks, and opportunities, and communicate actionable insights to leadership

• Develop and maintain scenario modeling and sensitivity analysis to support strategic planning and decision-making

• Analyze and optimize working capital components (AR, AP, inventory) to improve liquidity and cash conversion

• Partner with Treasury, FP&A, and Operations teams to enhance cash visibility, forecasting accuracy, and liquidity planning

• Develop and maintain advanced dashboards and reporting tools using Tableau, Excel, or similar platforms

• Analyze large and complex datasets from multiple ERPs and systems to deliver clear, data-driven insights

• Automate reporting and forecasting processes to improve efficiency, scalability, and accuracy

• Deliver KPI and SLA reporting with performance commentary and improvement recommendations

• Collaborate cross-functionally to define and standardize performance and cash-related metrics

• Prepare and present executive-level reports and insights to senior leadership

• Support strategic initiatives and perform ad hoc financial modeling and analysis

Essential Functions & Accountabilities:

• Prepare and manage short- and long-term cash flow forecasts (direct and indirect), including regional consolidation across the Americas

• Perform variance analysis (forecast vs. actuals) to identify key drivers, risks, and opportunities, and communicate actionable insights to leadership

• Develop and maintain scenario modeling and sensitivity analysis to support strategic planning and decision-making

• Analyze and optimize working capital components (AR, AP, inventory) to improve liquidity and cash conversion

• Partner with Treasury, FP&A, and Operations teams to enhance cash visibility, forecasting accuracy, and liquidity planning

• Develop and maintain advanced dashboards and reporting tools using Tableau, Excel, or similar platforms

• Analyze large and complex datasets from multiple ERPs and systems to deliver clear, data-driven insights

• Automate reporting and forecasting processes to improve efficiency, scalability, and accuracy

• Deliver KPI and SLA reporting with performance commentary and improvement recommendations

• Collaborate cross-functionally to define and standardize performance and cash-related metrics

• Prepare and present executive-level reports and insights to senior leadership

• Support strategic initiatives and perform ad hoc financial modeling and analysis