Cash Flow & Working Capital Analyst

Babcock & Wilcox•Akron, OH

23h

About The Position

The Cash Flow & Working Capital Optimization Analyst is responsible for proactively monitoring day‑to-day cash flow execution, prioritization, and analysis across the enterprise. As a key member of the Treasury team, this role supports liquidity management by coordinating accounts payable, accounts receivable, inventory, capital expenditures, and payment strategies. The position works closely with Treasury, Accounting, Project Accounting, Procurement, Operations, and business leaders to ensure cash priorities are identified, researched, communicated, and executed accurately and on time.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field required.
2–5+ years of experience in Treasury, Finance, Accounting, or working capital–related roles.
Strong understanding of AP, AR, cash flow prioritization, and working capital drivers.
Strong Excel and data analysis skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline‑driven environment.
Strong communication skills with the ability to interact with internal teams and leaders.
High attention to detail, follow‑through, and accountability.

Nice To Haves

Experience with ERP systems; Oracle experience preferred.
Experience with reporting tools preferred.

Responsibilities

Cash Flow Prioritization & Internal Coordination
Serve as a core member of the internal cash flow team, supporting daily and weekly cash flow prioritization activities.
Coordinate cash flow priorities across Treasury, AP, AR, Project Accountants, Inventory Management, and Business Leaders.
Identify payments and receipts critical to shipment releases, project progression, and operational continuity.
Research and respond to internal cash flow inquiries, including payment status, timing, and prioritization rationale.
Support data management, tracking, and documentation related to cash flow decisions and working capital processes.
Accounts Payable (AP) & Cash Commitments
Validate AP system payment terms to ensure alignment with contracts and system accuracy.
Prioritize vendor payments based on cash availability, order status, shipment requirements, and business impact.
Manage prioritization of progress payments and final invoices required to move orders forward.
Perform internal and external stakeholder research (e.g., Was it paid? Will it be paid? When?).
Generate and distribute the AP Cash Commitment Reporting.
Own cash prioritization intake process, capturing and tracking all requests
Track all cash cut and payment recommendations, ensuring execution and follow‑through so no items fall through the process.
Accounts Receivable (AR) & Collections Support
Participate in all cash tracking meetings and review key findings with the Treasurer.
Run and monitor open AR reports as directed by the Treasurer
Identify significant collections, delays, and risks impacting cash flow.
Follow up with collectors, Project Managers, and responsible leaders on overdue or high‑risk receivables.
Support component compliance receivables and other contract‑driven billing requirements.
Capital Expenditures (CapEx)
Review all CapEx additions on a weekly basis to project accurate month‑end reported values.
Analyze CapEx‑related journal entries to understand:
What was purchased
Who initiated the purchase
Where assets are located
Remaining budget and spend per approvals
Support capital expenditure visibility and forecasting within Oracle and related systems.
Assist with capital expenditure variance analysis and reporting.
Inventory & Working Capital Analysis
Develop an understanding of inventory on the shop floor, including inventory turns and usage.
Perform cost‑of‑carry analysis and support business cases for large‑ticket, slow‑moving inventory.
Partner with Inventory Management and Operations on working capital reduction initiatives. P‑Card, Vendor Spend & Payments Optimization
Analyze P‑Card transactions and vendor spend to identify opportunities to optimize the payables process
Monitor authorized use of purchase cards across divisions and ensure policy compliance.
Support staged P‑Card rollouts, including vendor onboarding and internal adoption.
Identify small‑ticket purchase patterns to reduce processing costs and improve spend controls.
Merchant Card, Electronic Payments & Borrowing Base Support
Lead analysis related to merchant card acceptance and electronic payment portals.
Perform cost of capital and fee analysis related to payment method selection.
Support borrowing base reporting by providing AR, inventory, and working capital data as required.
Partner with Treasury and Accounting on liquidity, borrowing, and reporting needs.
Additional Responsibilities
Support other cash flow and working capital initiatives as assigned by the Treasurer.
Assist with process documentation, identification of gaps, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Support system imports, reconciliations, and reporting related to cash flow and working capital.