Accounts Receivable Manager - Burton Latimer

We are not supporting candidates who require sponsorship for this position. We utilise our Preferred Agency Supplier Partners as and when we require additional support. We are committed to improving diversity and equality throughout Weetabix, especially within our Recruitment processes. We are always looking to enhance our current teams with diverse skills, experience, backgrounds and personalities; so if your skills and experience look a little different and you believe you can add value to the role and/or Weetabix, then we would love you to drop us your CV or apply! No candidate will ever meet 100% of the desired qualifications, skills and/or experience, but we are ambitious to attract the right talent for how we want our business to grow. You might not be right for the role yet, but we are always looking for talented people!

Closing date: 13th April

Interview process: Teams interview followed by a face-to-face at our Burton Latimer site, W/C 23rd April

Working pattern: Hybrid but you will need to be flexible depending on team tasks and resources. Weetabix Wednesday and Team Tuesday for this team is a non-negotiable where we all come into the office for business partnering and meetings.

Provide management and direction to the Accounts Receivable (AR) team to ensure cashflow maximisation, and that deductions (trade marketing invoices/deductions) are processed efficiently and accurately. Provide insight and analysis to AR, Commercial and finance; as well as identifying and leading continuous improvement projects.

The purpose of this role is:

• Manage direct reports (The AR team), including all aspects of management: recruitment, day-to-day activities, training and development of the team.
• Identify and lead Continuous Improvement/lean initiatives and projects; lead processes and systems improvements to manage complexity within trade marketing deductions.
• Full ownership of credit limits & credit insurance.
• Regular reporting with stakeholders to provide insight and drive improvements.
• Accountability for Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Co-ordination with internal/external audit (Statutory and SOX).
• Timely and accurate delivery of month-end tasks (journals, reconciliations, reports).
• Support other areas of financial control as required.

Requirements

Non-negotiables:

• Display outstanding abilities in managing and engaging with people.
• Bring a wealth of knowledge and hands-on experience with Microsoft D365.
• Have worked in FMCG or a similar environment with experience of trade marketing deductions.
• Excellent communication skills across all levels and functions.
• Exceptional analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Possess a dedication to continual enhancement and a Lean approach.

Preferred:

• Someone who already manages/supervises the Accounts Receivable function.
• Professional Qualification, or aspiration to achieve e.g. CICM, AAT.

Benefits:

• Annual bonus 7.5%.
• Excellent Double-matched ER contributed pension scheme up to 12% from us.
• Annual Salary review.
• Bupa Healthcare plan.
• Access to 24/7 counselling service (in partnership with Grocery Aid).
• Maternity Pay / Paternity leave.
• Dependants and Carers Leave.
• Additional Time Off for Fertility Treatment.
• Neonatal Care Leave.
• Flexible Working Policies.
• Working Parents Support Group.

Check out our website for more information: https://weetabixfoodcompany.co.uk/careers/