- Location
- Lisbon, Portugal
- Workplace
- Hybrid
- Type
- Full-time
- Seniority
- Lead
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- Workday
Description
Accounts Receivable Team Leader
Essity is a global, leading hygiene and health company. Every day, our products, solutions and services are used by a billion people around the world. Our purpose is to break barriers to well-being for the benefit of consumers, patients, caregivers, customers and society. Sales are conducted in approximately 150 countries under the leading global brands TENA and Tork, and other strong brands such as Actimove, Cutimed, JOBST, Knix, Leukoplast, Libero, Libresse, Lotus, Modibodi, Nosotras, Saba, Tempo, TOM Organic and Zewa. In 2024, Essity had net sales of approximately SEK 146bn (EUR 13bn) and employed 36,000 people. The company’s headquarters is located in Stockholm, Sweden and Essity is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. More information at essity.com.
Are you passionate about shaping success? Lead our Accounts Receivable team to new heights. If you’re ready to inspire, strategize, and exceed expectations, this is your opportunity to shine.
It’s an exciting time to be part of our collaborative inclusive team. Come and join our team on our journey to improve the well-being of millions. Together we can make a difference!
About the role:
As the Team Leader for our Accounts Receivable department, you’ll guide a talented team focused on servicing the EMEA. Your role goes beyond managing the complexities of these markets. It’s about cultivating strong relationships with stakeholders, instilling confidence, and ensuring seamless operations. You’ll be the driving force behind unifying our team, fostering a culture built on shared beliefs and behaviors that reflect our commitment to excellence. With your leadership, we’ll not only navigate these challenging markets but also thrive and set new standards for success.
We’re looking for people who embody our values, aren’t afraid to challenge, innovate, experiment, and move at a fast pace. We’re always looking for ways to improve our products and ourselves. If this is you, we’d love to talk.
What you will do:
Steer the team towards shared objectives with a focus on collaborative success.
Ensure team activities align with accounting principles, regulations, and standards, while overseeing accurate and timely accounting services and ledger postings.
Craft and apply metrics to assess and guide team performance over time.
Verify the accuracy and integrity of accounting functions and reports, and manage the resolution of claims and issuance of necessary adjustments.
Actively participate in the development of new services, tools, and processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness within the organization.
Lead in the identification and implementation of solutions, support audits, and collaborate with stakeholders to optimize processes and communication.
Offer day-to-day leadership, emphasizing coaching, mentoring, and performance feedback to foster a skilled and responsive team.
Who you are:
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics or equivalent field.
Preferred experience with leading teams.
Familiarity with SAP S/4HANA, PowerBi, Microsoft Excel.
Strong assertive leadership, influencing and persuasion skills, stakeholder management, the ability to build trust and credibility, excellent communication, and high emotional intelligence to navigate complex and high-pressure environments.
Other languages would be a plus.
Fluent in English - All Applicants are requested to deliver their CV in English language.
What we can offer you:
At Essity, we believe everyone's learning and professional development is unique and want to empower employees to reach their full potential in a winning culture motivated by a powerful purpose.
Collaborative and Inclusive Culture | Empowering & Engaged Leaders | Working with Powerful Purpose & Sustainable Impact | Learning and Growing in your Career | Supporting Well-being & Sustainable Working Life | Life-changing Innovations | Competitive Total rewards.
More About Location:
With an office located in Lisbon, you will work within a sustainable building boasting panoramic views, close to amenities, public transport and the airport.
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