Operations Finance Sr Analyst

Aramark - Harrisonburg, VA

Full-time

Harrisonburg, VA

Food Services and Drinking Places

About the position

As the Operations Finance Sr Analyst, you will play a crucial role in supporting the objectives of the Accounting department while also assisting various operating departments. Your primary responsibilities will include forecasting, budgeting, labor and inventory controls, and conducting thorough analyses and audits. You will be tasked with operational responsibilities for the units you support, ensuring that financial processes align with the company's strategic goals. This position requires a proactive approach to managing financial data and collaborating with different departments to enhance overall operational efficiency. In this role, you will carry out daily credit control procedures, ensuring that overdue debts and bad debts are minimized. You will supervise customer accounts regularly to ensure adherence to the company's credit control policies and procedures. Meeting all targets set out by the Company Plan is essential, and you will be responsible for processing and resolving daily customer account queries and issues, such as copying invoices and statements. Collaboration with relevant departments regarding credit control activities will be a key aspect of your role, as will the accurate and timely posting and allocation of receipts. You will also be responsible for balancing all accounts on a monthly basis and maintaining all files and documentation to a high standard. Preparing weekly, monthly, and quarterly analyses of outstanding debts and reporting any issues to the Accounts Receivable Manager will be part of your routine. Additionally, you will be tasked with the ongoing evaluation and enforcement of policies and procedures within the Credit Control Department, advancing unresolved issues as necessary. Given the dynamic nature of the business, you may also be assigned ad hoc duties from time to time.

Responsibilities

• Carry out daily credit control procedures to minimize overdue debts and bad debts.
• Supervise customer accounts regularly to ensure adherence to credit control policies and procedures.
• Meet all targets set out by the Company Plan.
• Process and resolve daily customer accounts queries and issues, such as copying invoices/statements.
• Collaborate closely with relevant departments regarding credit control activities.
• Post and allocate receipts accurately and in a timely manner.
• Balance all accounts on a monthly basis.
• Maintain all files and documentation to a high standard.
• Prepare weekly/monthly/quarterly analysis of outstanding debts and report any issues to the AR Manager as needed.
• Evaluate and enforce policies and procedures regarding the Credit Control Department.
• Advance unresolved issues and perform any ad hoc duties that may arise.

Requirements

• 3 - 5 years' experience in the service industry with a system-driven approach to credit control.
• Very good knowledge of Excel is crucial.
• Experience working with Oracle System is an advantage.
• Possess a relevant or related financial qualification.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills are essential.
• Self-motivated with an excellent phone manner.