Financial Analyst - AR

  • Vaughan
  • Gfl Environmental
As the AR Financial Analyst, you will be responsible for gathering data and analyzing trends in the Accounts Receivable portfolio across multiple divisions and operating systems. This role will require you to provide data driven reviews and trends on a daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.Key Responsibilities:Month-End Process and Reports:Assist in month-end activities related to AR and O2C Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)Monitor metrics such as Days Sales Outstanding (DSO), Weighted Average Days to Pay, and general payment trendsConduct reviews and variance analyses between budgeted targets and actual resultsCash Forecasting:Collaborate on preparing the monthly cash forecast and set targetsProvide insights into cash flow trends and recommend actions based on analysisProcess Guidance and Reporting:Establish reporting mechanisms to be shared with front-line leadersEnforce policies and procedures through transparent reportingCross-Functional Collaboration:Partner with various finance departments across the organizationWork seamlessly with different finance teams and other parts of the companyMergers and Acquisitions (M&A):Understand and communicate the impact of M&A activities on the aged trial balance (ATB)Ad Hoc Financial Reporting:Develop and propose ad hoc financial reports to support business needsStakeholder Communication:Provide prompt responses to inquiries from internal and external stakeholdersKnowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies:Minimum of 3 years in reporting, month-end accounting, and financial analysis for manager and executive levelsPost-secondary education in data analysis or accounting, or equivalent experienceProficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPointAbility to analyze data and present it effectively to executive levelsHigh degree of attention to detail, ensuring accurate data review and overviewSuccessful prioritization of workload and meeting set deadlinesStrong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbalAbility to communicate professionally with all levels of the organizationPreferred experience in the waste industry