I2C Team Lead

About AkzoNobel

Since 1792, we've been supplying the innovative paints and coatings that help to color people's lives and protect what matters most. Our world class portfolio of brands – including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon – is trusted by customers around the globe. We're active in more than 150 countries and use our expertise to sustain and enhance the fabric of everyday life. Because we believe every surface is an opportunity. It's what you'd expect from a pioneering and long-established paints company that's dedicated to providing sustainable solutions and preserving the best of what we have today – while creating an even better tomorrow. Let's paint the future together.

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About The Role

Managing and leading a team of approximately 12 Invoice-to-Cash (I2C) Specialists in day-to-day operations throughout the Order-to-Cash (O2C) process to improve cash-flow, facilitate sales growth, diminish days of arrear, minimize bad debts, drive and monitor efficiency and productivity in DACH region.

Responsibilities

• Drive team to deliver I2C operation results to target and managing effectively the processes.
• Analyze overdue debt and collection effectiveness for the cluster of countries to identify improvements and strategize plans to improve I2C results.
• Act as a business partner for both internal and external stakeholders to ensure sound risk management as well as identify and action on opportunities to realize revenue growth.
• Be the process coach for the I2C Warsaw team; this includes providing process guidance to and collaborating with global I2C Global Process teams to discuss improvement areas and / or to execute changes to processes.
• Ensure that the team executes their activities in compliance to AkzoNobel policies and procedures.
• Be the first point of escalation for I2C region operational matters.
• Support global projects and improvements to reach the required milestones.
• Deliver on deadlines, monitor activities and processes.
• Secure leadership under stress and to deliver in short deadlines.
• Key requirements
• Degree level in Finance / Accounting / Business or equivalent.
• Several years finance and Credit management level experience.
• Experience managing a Credit & Collections team would be an advantage.
• Demonstrated leadership within a multicultural and matrix organization.
• Experience in SAP, CFIN or other ERP.
• Tactical thinking and ability to make a difference at a regional level.
• Experience in implementation of standard processes (change management skills).
• Able to set priorities, delegate and develop a team independently and proactively.
• Full order to cash end to end process knowledge and experience.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken).
• What we offer
• Annual bonus.
• Additional operational bonus.
• Referral program.
• LuxMed health care including dental, multisport membership, additional insurance.
• Learning cafeteria and access to LinkedIn learning.
• Well-being workshops.
• Mentoring program (YAM).
• Team builidng events.
• CSR Initiatives.
• Hybrid model of work in a great, vibrant atmosphere in our modern office.

At AkzoNobel we are highly committed to ensuring an inclusive and respectful workplace where all employees can be their best self. We strive to embrace diversity in a context of tolerance. Our talent acquisition process plays an integral part in this journey, as setting the foundations for a diverse environment. For this reason we train and educate on the implications of our Unconscious Bias in order for our TA and hiring managers to be mindful of them and take corrective actions when applicable. In our organization, all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or disability.