Working Capital Manager Scandinavia

Job Summary:

The Working Capital Manger is a pivotal role in the gategourmet Scandinavia SSC Serbia Finance Team, responsible for the day-to-day management and review of the operational and financial performance of SSC Accounts Receivable (AR), Accounts Payable (AP) and Treasury functions.

The role acts as a hands-on supervisor and takes an active part in the team, he/she will drive internal and external communication with stakeholders to understand key business processes and manage operational working capital (WC) challenges.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership, support and coaching to the AR and AP team members ensuring efficient processes, up-to-date tools and high-quality results
• Financial analysis of opportunities for WC optimization, within the context of commercial and operational requirements of the business
• Report to key stakeholders (e.g. Snr Finance, Commercial, Procurement / leadership team)
• Day-to-day AR responsibilities include:
  • Supervision of the Accounts Receivable Assistants to ensure accurate and timely completion of customer billing, payment allocation and other AR team tasks
  • Work closely with the AR Assistants and Sales Account teams to identify any collection issues and work with customers to resolve
  • Develop and improve credit control processes and procedures

• Day-to-day AP responsibilities include:
  • Supervision of Accounts Payable Assistants to ensure all tasks are completed on time and in line with company policy; assisting with the processing of Supplier invoices (COS & OPEX) for Denmark, Sweden & Norway
  • Ensuring the processing, netting off and payment of Inter-company invoices on a timely basis, in line with group timetable and guidelines
  • Ensuring that supplier invoices are coded accurately and consistently to the correct nominal, profit/cost center and vat codes
  • Ensuring the timely and correct allocation of payments to relevant supplier invoices/accounts
  • Processing of payment runs, both one off and routine monthly runs
  • Assisting with the requirements of both internal and external audit

• Day-to-day Treasury responsibilities include:
  • Managing AR and AP intercompany positions (leveraging the Group netting system)
  • Timely funds planning and cash allocation
  • Monthly input to cash forecast

• Provision of timely and accurate KPI & Dashboard reports to Management – AP & AR
• Responsible for internal controls of the AP & AR Functions
• Provide support to the broader team on AP, AR, Treasury and other WC related topics for closings and audits
• Fostering a culture of continuous improvement in the AP & AR SSC Functions
• Ensuring the proper filing and archiving of AP & AR records in line with company and statutory guidelines
• Ensuring the maintenance and update of AP & AR teams task lists and process notes to facilitate continuity of work

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelors and Masters in Finance or related; or similar by experience

Work Experience:

• Minimum 5 to 10 years of relevant working experience
• Experience in managing AP & AR functions in similar sized organizations
• Sufficient Team Management experience

Technical Skills:

• Sound analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent MS Office skills, especially Excel, required; Power BI is a plus
• Experience with SAP FI is an advantage
• Strong international business acumen
• Practical background in Finance environment of an international, large size company desired
• Knowledge of cash management principles required

Language / Communication Skills:

• Fluent in English (verbal and written) is a must
• Strong interpersonal skills and comfortable communicating with all levels of the organization required

Other skills:

• Excellent leadership skills and ability to motivate others required
• High level of organization and ability to work under pressure is a must
• Proven project and client management skills preferred