Develop and implement strategic initiatives to accelerate cash collections, reduce DSO, and maximize working capital efficiency for the International Region
Manage the region cash collection resources and oversee all aspects of cash collection processes and outcomes
Lead a team of 3-4 cash leaders and provide guidance to zone cash teams (total 30-35)
Centralize reporting, forecasting & analysis; drive forecasting accuracy and accountability against targets
Analyze customer payment behavior, aging reports, and credit profiles to prioritize collections and minimize bad debt exposure
Implement best practices and technology solutions to streamline collections workflows and improve efficiency
Oversee working capital initiatives including accounts receivable, unbilled, and inventory; partner cross-functionally to implement improvements
Develop and implement credit risk strategies and prepare/present financial reports and KPI insights to senior leadership
Lead continuous improvement and change management to ensure adoption of new processes and technologies
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business administration with relevant accounting background
Strong previous experience in a regional leadership role in finance cash management, controllership, Financial planning & analysis
Big picture thinking/creative problem solving ability to identify roadblocks and find solutions
Excellent communication skills; experience working across different levels (incl C-suite); able to synthesize complexity and communicate concisely verbally and on PowerPoint
Effective people management skills and ability to influence in a matrix organization
Highly organized, self-starter with a sense of urgency and ability to balance multiple priorities
Strong analytic skills & precision with numbers; able to link financial results to operational drivers and drive change
Integrity and adherence to high moral, ethical, and personal values
Solid Excel skills; experience with financial modelling
Preferred: Graduate of GE's FMP, OFLP or CAS or other financial leadership programs
Preferred: Experience in large industrial multinational companies
Preferred: Matured leadership and strong influencing skills across business functions
Preferred: Adaptable/flexible under high work stress and ambiguous situations