Job description summary
the cash management analyst is responsible for optimizing cash positions to ensure adequate liquidity while effectively managing payments, receipts, and financial risks for sandoz group entities. This role involves collaborating with the cash management team, sharing knowledge, and supporting junior team members, all while maintaining a proactive and customer-focused approach.
the analyst ensures that cash management processes (bank accounting, reconciliations, closings, entries, validation, quality, reporting, and analysis) are managed according to defined standards and operating procedures. This includes identifying operational improvements, resolving complex issues, and coordinating with key stakeholders.
key responsibilities
* operational oversight: provide services with a clear customer focus, handling exceptions as needed.
* functional guidance: offer guidance from a cash management perspective for business transactions, ensuring accurate cash forecasting and liquidity positions.
* collaboration: work with key stakeholders, including business colleagues across sandoz entities and local financial reporting teams.
* continuous improvement: support productivity objectives and process enhancements, promoting efficient and effective practices.
* cash forecasting: drive initiatives to improve the accuracy of short-term cash forecasts.
* internal controls: perform relevant internal controls for cash management and bank reconciliations in a timely manner.
* data analysis: establish effective data collection processes for forecasting and control mechanisms.
* internal customer support: assist internal customers in understanding the benefits of optimized cash management operations.
* innovation: actively seek innovation and automation in cash management processes.
key performance indicators
* delivery of accurate daily cash forecast analysis and execution.
* customer satisfaction in service delivery and compliance with specific kpis.
* effective coordination with the in-house bank, group treasury, and payments team.
ideal background
education:
* university degree in business administration, economics, finance, or related it fields.
languages:
* english and spanish, both written and spoken; additional languages are a plus.
experience:
* 1+ years of relevant experience with good exposure to treasury and cash management processes. Accounting and reporting experience is a plus.
* in-depth knowledge of treasury processes and system solutions.
* experience with sap fi and business warehouse.
* ability to work effectively in a multinational organization.
* previous experience in financial shared service centers is desirable.
skills desired
* compliance and controls
* continuous process improvement
* critical thinking
* data cleansing normalization
* embracing change
* financial accounting
* financial and management reporting
* rapid problem solving
* resilience
* tax
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