Finance Analyst
Merak ( grupo Knorr-Bremse) líder mundial reconocido en climatización ferroviaria, necesita incorporar
Role Purpose
This role owns the end-to-end Accounts Receivable process, building it from the ground up as the company moves to a standalone operating model, while bringing a strong analytical and data-driven mindset to working capital management, cash flow forecasting, and financial reporting.
This is not a purely transactional role. The right candidate will combine operational rigour with financial acumen: equally comfortable managing an overdue collections portfolio and building a DSO dashboard in Power BI. The role sits at the intersection of Finance Operations and analytical finance, making it a genuine development position within a fast-evolving standalone finance function.
Key responsibilities
Take full ownership of the A/R process, transitioning it from the current setup to a standalone, best-practice function
Manage the complete invoice-to-cash cycle: invoicing, customer account management, payment allocation, and reconciliation
Own the collections process: proactive outreach, aging management, escalation protocols, and dispute resolution
Ensure A/R processes are documented, controlled, and audit-ready from day one of carve-out
Own the short-term cash flow forecast on the collections side, integrating inputs from the A/P Specialist for a full NWC view
Build and maintain working capital KPIs: DSO, collection rate, overdue aging, cash conversion, etc. - tracked weekly and reported monthly
Develop variance analysis between forecast and actual cash collections, identifying root causes and corrective actions
Support the CFO with ad-hoc cash flow modelling and scenario analysis as required
Build automated reporting to replace manual spreadsheet-based processes currently in place
Collaborate closely with the Finance Analytics profile on data architecture, tool integration, and broader finance reporting initiatives
Manage the portfolio of bank bonds and customer guarantees: tracking issuance, expiry, renewal, and associated costs
Coordinate with banks and customers on bond requests, amendments, and releases
Maintain a live register of all outstanding guarantees with financial exposure quantified
Flag risks and upcoming renewals proactively to the CFO
Own the intercompany invoicing process, a high-volume area requiring precision and structured follow-up
Ensure intercompany balances are reconciled monthly and discrepancies resolved before close
Coordinate with counterpart entities on matching, netting, and payment schedules
Ensure intercompany flows are correctly reflected in statutory and management accounts
Candidate Profile
Experience: 3-5 years in a finance role with direct A/R, collections or working capital ownership
Demonstrated ability to build or significantly improve a finance process, not just operate an existing one
Experience with cash flow forecasting and/or treasury operations is a strong plus
Background in industrial, manufacturing, or project-based businesses preferred
Technical Skills :
SAP (FICO module). Power BI or equivalent BI tool. Excel - advanced (modelling). Cash flow forecasting. Working capital KPIs & analytics. Bank bonds & guarantees. Intercompany reconciliation. Process documentation & controls
Languages:
Spanish: native or full professional proficiency (required)
English: professional working proficiency (required, at least B2)
Exposure to intercompany processes and multi-entity environments is an advantage
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- Madrid
- Estado remoto
- Híbrido
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