Sr. Analyst - Working Capital & Cash Flow Management
CooperCompanies
Summary
The Senior Analyst, Working Capital & Cash Flow Management is responsible for delivering financial analysis and advanced data analytics to support Americas GBS leadership, with a primary focus on cash forecasting, liquidity management, and working capital optimization. This role consolidates data from multiple systems, supports regional reporting, and develops actionable insights to enhance financial performance and operational excellence across the Americas.
Job description
Essential Functions & Accountabilities
- Prepare and manage short- and long-term cash flow forecasts (direct and indirect), including regional consolidation across the Americas
- Perform variance analysis (forecast vs. actuals) to identify key drivers, risks, and opportunities, and communicate actionable insights to leadership
- Develop and maintain scenario modeling and sensitivity analysis to support strategic planning and decision-making
- Analyze and optimize working capital components (AR, AP, inventory) to improve liquidity and cash conversion
- Partner with Treasury, FP&A, and Operations teams to enhance cash visibility, forecasting accuracy, and liquidity planning
- Develop and maintain advanced dashboards and reporting tools using Tableau, Excel, or similar platforms
- Analyze large and complex datasets from multiple ERPs and systems to deliver clear, data-driven insights
- Automate reporting and forecasting processes to improve efficiency, scalability, and accuracy
- Deliver KPI and SLA reporting with performance commentary and improvement recommendations
- Collaborate cross-functionally to define and standardize performance and cash-related metrics
- Prepare and present executive-level reports and insights to senior leadership
- Support strategic initiatives and perform ad hoc financial modeling and analysis
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Strong expertise in cash flow analysis, forecasting, and liquidity management
- Advanced analytical capabilities with experience in variance analysis and scenario modeling
- Deep understanding of working capital drivers and cash optimization strategies
- Advanced Excel skills, including financial modeling and large dataset analysis
- Experience with data visualization tools (Tableau preferred)
- Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence senior leadership
- Ability to translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights
- Proactive, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Strong collaboration skills with cross-functional teams and external partners
- Experience with ERP systems (Oracle, D365, HFM preferred) and data modeling
Experience & Education
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Business Analytics required (MBA preferred)
- 5+ years of experience in cash forecasting, FP&A, Treasury, or financial analysis
- Proven experience in cash flow modeling, variance analysis, and scenario planning
- Experience in shared services or GBS environments preferred
- Hands-on ERP experience (Oracle, D365 preferred)
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Business Analytics required
- 5+ years of experience in cash forecasting, FP&A, Treasury, or financial analysis
- Strong expertise in cash flow analysis, forecasting, and liquidity management
- Advanced analytical capabilities with experience in variance analysis and scenario modeling
- Deep understanding of working capital drivers and cash optimization strategies
- Advanced Excel skills, including financial modeling and large dataset analysis
- Experience with data visualization tools (Tableau preferred)
- Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence senior leadership
- Ability to translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights
- Proactive, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Strong collaboration skills with cross-functional teams and external partners
- Experience with ERP systems (Oracle, D365, HFM preferred) and data modeling
- Proven experience in cash flow modeling, variance analysis, and scenario planning
- Hands-on ERP experience (Oracle, D365 preferred)
Benefits
- 401(k) Matching
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Paid Time Off
Company overview
CooperCompanies (Nasdaq: COO) is a leading global medical device company headquartered in San Ramon, California, with a workforce of over 15,000 employees. The company operates through two primary business units: CooperVision and CooperSurgical. CooperVision is a trusted leader in the contact lens industry, focusing on vision correction and improving daily visual experiences for millions worldwide. CooperSurgical specializes in fertility and women's healthcare, providing innovative medical devices and solutions that support reproductive health and family planning. With products sold in over 130 countries, CooperCompanies positively impacts more than fifty million lives annually. The company generates approximately $4.1 billion in annual revenue and maintains a strong global presence, leveraging its expertise in medical device manufacturing to address critical healthcare needs in both vision care and women's health sectors. CooperCompanies is publicly traded and continues to expand its market leadership through strategic acquisitions, product innovation, and operational excellence.