Job Description

This lead role exists for a self-motivate, detail-oriented individual to join the Electronic Systems Sector Finance team, leading the Accounts Receivable team on a daily basis in support of the US Defense ERP Reporting Entity.

The Accounts Receivable organization is an integral part of our Sector Finance team providing cash forecasting and influencing cash delivery to the organization through detailed analysis and reporting, and problem solving, working closely with other Finance departments as well as the Contracts organization. Accounts Receivable within Sector Finance will provide opportunity to introduce an employee to the various facets of BAE Systems finance.

Our flexible work environment, including every other Friday off, provides you a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. We work to cultivate a diverse and inclusive environment that inspires teamwork, personal excellence, and growth. We collaborate with and focus on our customers. We are committed to Achieving Operational Excellence.

Because this role involves a combination of independent and collaborative work, this position can be conducted 100% remotely.

Role and Responsibilities:

This position will be responsible for leading 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 targets.

This position will also manage 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 expense.

Accounts 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 management.
This position will also work 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 variances.

AR Manager will also lead and support Business Intelligence tools and dashboards for the AR organization, in addition to developing creative solutions to problems and driving change.

This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.

Required Skills and Education

• Bachelor'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 experience
• Previous experience in Accounts Receivable
• Self-motivated individual with strong organizational skills.
• Detail oriented.
• Ability to multitask and balance competing priorities without sacrificing accuracy.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to lead and motivate a team to accomplish tasks and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency within the Microsoft Office Suite, with advanced skills relative to Excel.
• Proficiency with Oracle.
• Strong interpersonal skills to influence and lead cross-functional work teams
• Analytical mindset and keen critical thinking/problem solving skills.
• Ability to make decisions with sound judgment while complying with policies and procedures