[Remote] Mgr- Finance
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. BAE Systems is an international defense, aerospace and security company seeking a Manager of Finance for their Accounts Receivable team. This role involves leading the team in cash forecasting, managing overdue receivables, and collaborating with other finance departments to ensure cash collection targets are met.ResponsibilitiesLeading and managing the Accounts Receivable team in all areas of ATB analysis and reporting including current commentary status on all invoices in support of operating cash forecasts as well as quarterly CFO certifications, and management of overdue receivables and short-paid balances in order to drive closure on all cash collections in order to meet/exceed established targetsManage the Oracle customer database including credit management for all customers by way of continuous credit limit and creditworthiness analysis in order to minimize bad-debt expenseAccounts receivable reporting to Sector management and Accounting will be completed on a weekly and monthly basis which includes presenting results, issues and closure plans to Sector-level managementWork closely with Business Area Finance and Contracts teams in order to drive closure on any cash collection issues in order to meet/exceed targets for both overdue debt as well as bad debt, which may include coordinating and leading multi-functional meetings to resolve unapplied cash or payment variancesLead and support Business Intelligence tools and dashboards for the AR organization, in addition to developing creative solutions to problems and driving changeSkillsBachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, finance, or related degree / and 6 years of work experience; alternatively, a master's degree and 4 years of work experiencePrevious experience in Accounts ReceivableSelf-motivated individual with strong organizational skillsDetail orientedAbility to multitask and balance competing priorities without sacrificing accuracySuperior written and verbal communication skillsAbility to lead and motivate a team to accomplish tasks and meet deadlinesProficiency within the Microsoft Office Suite, with advanced skills relative to ExcelProficiency with OracleStrong interpersonal skills to influence and lead cross-functional work teamsAnalytical mindset and keen critical thinking/problem solving skillsAbility to make decisions with sound judgment while complying with policies and proceduresBenefitsFlexible work environmentEvery other Friday off100% remotelyCompany OverviewBAE Systems is an aerospace, defence, and information security company that provides advanced and technology-led solutions. It was founded in 1999, and is headquartered in London, England, GBR, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is http://www.baesystems.com.