Financial Analyst- Cash Disbursement

First Brands Group, LLC, is the parent company of many of the automotive industry's most recognizable OEM and aftermarket brands. First Brands Group is a privately held organization and leader in automotive repair and maintenance products. Headquarters in Cleveland, Ohio, with operations found around the globe.

We are a team of professionals dedicated to building profitable, enduring growth among all our customers with an unrelenting drive to exceed customers expectations.

Designed and engineered with original equipment rigor and quality, our products serve vehicle manufacturers, technicians, and drivers everywhere.

If you are looking for curious self-starters with a willingness to explore and motivation to find growth opportunities, we have an exciting opportunity for candidates who would like to join a global company in continuous growth!

Primary Duties ;

• Process and record all outgoing payments including vendor payments, employee reimbursements, utility bills, and other disbursements
• Prepare payment batches for approval and ensure timely payment through check, bank transfer, BOE, direct debit, & other modes.
• Should know the legal requirement as per the European entity.
• Reconcile bank statements and ensure all transactions are accurately recorded in the accounting system.
• Maintain accurate documentation and audit trails for all disbursements.
• Coordinate with internal departments and vendors to resolve payment discrepancies.
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual closing activities.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements for all payment transactions.
• Establishes and monitors SLAs in all applicable contracts.
• Tracks and ensures that payments are meeting and/or exceeding Key Performance Indicators (KPI)
• Support internal and external audits related to disbursement activities.
• Participate in cross-functional projects

Key Requirements/Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in business or related field, with a minimum of 08-12 years of related experience.
• MBA is an added advantage
• English language: full professional proficiency
• Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced Excel knowledge and good presentation skills.
• Strong procedure development and implementation skills and demonstrated process improvement ability.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Ability to generate bold, creative ideas to improve processes and performance.
• Excellent Communication and Organizational skills
• Ability to succeed in a team environment.
• Demonstrated expertise in MS Office and financial - Multiple ERP system experiences (experience in AP module in Oracle, SAP, JDE, QAD or AS 400 PRMS)