Collection Manager

Firmenprofil

Our client is a DAX30 company. In order to secure further growth of the business we are currently looking for a Collection Manager (m/f) based in greater Cologne area.

Position

• Drive the strategic direction together with the management team ensuring the stabilization of the new Collection process & the support processes
• Enforce the company's OtC policy and ensure adherence to the Groups' Global Collection Treatment plan
• Achieve KPI targets (e.g. DSO, Aging, Unapplied payments, etc.) and prepare analysis for regular management & business partner reviews
• Develop and implement adequate business controls to ensure reaching the set targets
• Improve efficiency of self-billing reconciliation processes to facilitate collection activities with such customers
• Develop business acumen of the teams by sharing own experience and create an environment to motivate the team to optimize their performance and professional growth
• Internally coach and mentor team members in the completion of assignments and identify, escalate and resolve key barriers/problems
• Build a sound relationship with internal and external key stakeholders, i.e. management, business partners and customers.

Profil

• Bachelor''s / Master''s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Management or related field
• Extensive experience of relevant collection experience in a DAX 30 company or comparable
• Profen track record of relevant management experience
• Strong knowledge of Order to Cash processes and KPIs is a must
• Experience in dealing with multiple levels of the organization (team members through senior management)
• Knowledge of accounting practices and financial statements
• Profound knowledge of SAP FI and FSCM and Microsoft Office products
• Strong communication, interpersonal and leadership skills, including ability to negotiate and align expectations with management and business customers
• Strong analytical abilities
• Manages difficult or emotional customer situations
• Reliable, keeps commitments
• Very good teamplayer
• Entrepreneurial attitude and highly self-driven
• Hands-on mentality with ability to switch between management and operational activities instantly
• Works well under pressure
• Excellent German and English skills (oral and written)

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