Accounts Receivable Collections & Resolutions Analyst - German Speaker

SC JOHNSON IS A FIFTH-GENERATION FAMILY COMPANY BUILT ON THE SPIRIT OF OUR PEOPLE. We have been leading with purpose for over 130 years, building iconic brands that win the hearts and minds of consumers – such as Raid®, Glade®, Ziploc® and more, in virtually every country around the world. Together, we are creating a better future – for the planet, for future generations and for every SCJ team member. Join our winning team of Wave Makers and Go Getters and help us write the next chapter in the SCJ story.

• Accounts Receivable Collections & Resolutions - Analyst - German Speaker
• Frimley, UK - FIXED TERM CONTRACT

Overview:

Our EMEA Shared Service Centre based in the UK has around 230 people across 3 different functions - Finance, Credit & Collections and Supply Chain. We support over 20 countries and speak around 35 different languages. The SSC is just one of 5 different SCJ businesses based at the Frimley site.

About the role

This role works within the Customer Financial Services department (Credit Control) to improve SCJ's financial performance by managing collections and credit management operations, reducing open deductions, speeding up validation of claims and ensuring accurate allocation of invoices to correct accrual; all in line with departmental KPIs targets. This role will support Germany.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, maintain and improve relationships with internal and external customers to ensure timely cash receipt, allocation and query resolution
• Manage the customer rebates and promotional invoices, ensuring customers invoices are validated with the accruals tracker and processed in a timely manner
• Conduct thorough investigation of price and logistics claims
• Manage the creation of long-term agreements, avoiding non-approved expenditure
• Monthly reconciliation of the subsystem (TSM) to SAP GL accounts and month end reporting

Experience you’ll bring:

• Fluent in German and English both written and verbal
• Good experience in an accounting environment or accounts receivable
• Previous experience in Business to Business claims within a service center or a back-office environment.
• Strong Excel skills with good analytical and numerical skills

Behaviors you’ll need:

• Good attention to detail and be process improvement orientated (Lean mindset)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to adapt to working in a fast paced, changing environment
• Strong team player with strong Proactivity and Personal Ownership

What’s in it for you:

• Competitive pay & great working environment
• Flexible starting and finishing times
• 33 days annual leave including public holidays due to supporting European countries
• Shuttle bus service from local train stations, EV Charging Points, Cycle to Work Scheme
• Free onsite Gym with free classes

This position is not available for relocation and candidate must be eligible to work in the country of application

Inclusion & Diversity 

We’re a global business, with people from every culture, ethnicity, race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, and ability. We recognize the breadth of human experience, and we work to celebrate it. It is our goal to build a diverse, inclusive, and supportive work environment where all people can thrive.  

We’re committed to ongoing efforts that help us attract, hire, and retain diverse talent who want to build a positive, inclusive environment. Read more about our ongoing initiatives at https://jobs.scjohnson.com/inclusion.