Financial Analyst -I-AR

GAR (Global Accts Rec) is looking for a proactive, customer and people centric Finance Team Leader to support the Cash application process. The role will involve working with the team to ensure the timely and accurate application of payments received to customer accounts. This role requires excellent communication, meticulous attention to detail and practical skills. You must ensure that all company policies are adhered to and that duties are carried out within set time limits whilst providing an excellent level of service to all Informa customers and stakeholders

Key job responsibilities
Be an expert in the cash application processes such as unapplied and unidentified cash management.
Providing guidance and expertise to the team using industry best practices and expertise
Prepare reporting on cash movements, month end reporting, ad hoc reporting and other requests
Support creation and implementation of strategies to increase the percentage of timely payment application
Analyzing data to help uncover patterns, root cause, or opportunities and organize into compelling business cases for AR optimization and performance improvement
Reporting on progress of the Cash Application function to senior leadership by contributing and actively participating in the Monthly Business Review process
Communicate internally or externally to identify issues and propose solutions for long term sustainability of processes
Willing to create and implement standard operating procedures, quality guidelines and process workflows