Working Capital Manager Scandinavia

Job description

We’re looking for motivated, engaged people to help make everyone’s journeys better. 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 If you want to be part of a team that helps make travel and culinary memories, join us!