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We are looking for a high-impact Accounts Receivable Manager to lead end-to-end cash collection, credit management, and working capital delivery. This role is critical in strengthening cash flow, reducing financial risk, and driving operational excellence across Cash & Collect. The role will lead a team while partnering closely with internal stakeholders and customers to improve collection performance, elevate customer collaboration, and accelerate the digitalization of the end-to-end collections process.
Job Responsibility:
Lead end-to-end accounts receivable and collections processes
Ensure timely collection of outstanding invoices aligned with agreed payment terms
Monitor customer aging and proactively address overdue balances
Deliver accurate cash flow forecasting and working capital plans
Build and manage monthly overdue forecasts
Define and enforce credit policies and collection strategies
Evaluate customer payment behavior and recommend credit limits
Proactively identify high-risk accounts and drive escalation actions
Lead negotiations on payment plans and settlements where required
Bring to life the Diamond Model by building direct partnerships with customers' Finance teams
Drive joint accountability with customers for collections performance and payment discipline
Act as a strategic partner to key accounts to resolve disputes, unblock payments, and improve cash conversion
Establish regular governance with customers to track overdue balances and drive action plans
Lead the digitalization of the end-to-end Cash & Collect process
Identify and implement automation opportunities across collections, reporting, and customer engagement
Improve visibility of AR performance through dashboards, analytics, and predictive insights
Drive process simplification and standardization to improve cycle times and efficiency
Ensure compliance with internal controls, credit policies, and accounting standards
Act as primary liaison for Internal, Corporate, and Statutory audits
Own governance forums to track Cash & Collect performance and delivery
Drive structured KPI tracking, issue escalation, and performance management
Serve as the main escalation point for collection issues and disputes
Collaborate closely with Customer Development, Customer Experience, Finance, and customer finance teams on customer strategies
Build strong working relationships with customer finance counterparts to improve payment discipline, resolve disputes, and accelerate collections
Align stakeholders on credit approvals, overdue management, and risk mitigation
Lead, coach, and develop the Accounts Receivable / Cash & Collect team
Drive a high-performance culture focused on accountability, service, and results
Build team capabilities in credit management, negotiations, analytics, and business partnering
Strengthen the team's ability to engage proactively with Customer Development, Finance, and customers to influence outcomes and drive collections performance
Develop strong commercial and stakeholder acumen within the team to enable effective collaboration and decision-making
Set clear targets and monitor individual and team performance against KPIs
Ensure consistent implementation of operating frameworks across Cash & Collect
Review hub or service performance through structured KPI reviews
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance service levels and efficiency
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
Strong experience in Accounts Receivable, Credit Management, or Collections
Proven track record in delivering working capital improvements
Experience leading teams and managing cross-functional stakeholders
Strong analytical, forecasting, and problem-solving capabilities
At least 5+ years of experience in FMCG or high-volume commercial environments
Exposure to shared services or hub-based operations
Experience in driving digital transformation or process automation