A/R and A/P Business Partner

ACCOUNTS RECIEVABLE AND ACCOUNTS PAYABLE BUSINESS PARTNER

ASHFORD, FLEXI WORK

12 MONTH FTC

EARLIER FINISH ON FRIDAYS

PURPOSE

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RESPONSIBILITIES

The purpose of this role is to support the Manager AR–AP by working closely with the Business and Shared Service Centre to ensure the effective and efficient operation of the AR and AP/Disbursement functions.

The role will be expected to work in an agile, dynamic manner as part of a team of individuals able to support each other by working across AR/AP boundaries, embracing continual change and addressing challenges as they arise.

The key accountability of the team is to maintain cash flow at optimal levels whilst protecting good relationships with customers and suppliers.

The responsibilities of this role will be various and will evolve according to business requirements.

The role will work under the direction of the AP–AR Manager and is likely to include activities in both AR and AP. The role will be expected to share existing skills and knowledge with colleagues and to learn new skills in return. Responsibilities will include, for example:

• Contributing to building the relationship between the Business and Shared Services to implement a 'One Team Approach' mindset within both teams
• Collating and reporting of key statistics, including overdues, disputes resolution etc., ensuring action plans are put in place and delivered on
• Working closely with colleagues in the Business, to promote actions which support improvements in speed and value of collections
• Supporting actions to ensure the successful completion of the transition of responsibilities from local teams to Shared Services, and supporting colleagues in both teams as new processes are embedded
• Working closely with Shared Service Centre colleagues to establish and maintain the highest standards of operational activity
• Supporting the implementation of the 'Go to' solution for Customer AP
• Identifying further possible process improvements, and working with the AR–AP Manager to determine how these are taken forward
• Working directly on all areas of local AR activity including credit, collections, disputes and trade spend
• Working directly on all areas of local AP/Disbursements activity, ensuring that all suppliers are paid on time and in accordance with Coty policies
• Preparing cash flow forecasts and ensuring inputs and assumptions are of the highest possible quality to achieve continual improvement in forecast effectiveness
• Acting as a contact for the local Business (LEC, CFO, Sales etc.) for any escalations related to Shared Services performance
• Operating SOX controls and prompt resolution of issues.
• Addressing re–occurring operational challenges re Shared Services performance, by working closely with local colleagues and Coty Global Finance Shared Services Delivery team
• Supporting the AR–AP Manager in other ad hoc activities as they arise

EXPERIENCE:

• Relevant experience in finance and accounting; ideally within an A/R or A/P or other closely related role
• A willingness to work across AP – AR functional boundaries, and to share and learn new skills
• Fluent in English (both speaking and writing)
• Understanding of Shared Services mechanics and ways of working would be beneficial
• A positive outlook, open mind and can do attitude is a must
• Great relationship skills with the ability to influence multiple stakeholders and build strong business relationships through strong communication across all levels
• Self–starter able to work independently and able to prioritize tasks and workload with excellent attention to detail, results orientated
• Proven track record in delivering on either Accounts Payable and/or Accounts Receivable and/or other closely related finance functions KPI's
• Proven problem–solving skills and ability to think outside the box to get a great resolution for both Coty and the customer
• Operates with discipline – to focus on rigor in completing all required daily activities and ability to seek better ways of working to simplify work processes
• Able to be flexible and agile against the ever–changing business needs and in particular in light of a new way of working