Trade Executive UK at Mondelēz International

You will handle the daily management of accounts receivables activity against collections strategies, worklists and priorities. You will work to minimize overdue invoice balances, cash application to customer accounts and processing claims/deductions.

How you will contribute

You will:

• Validate trade promotional claims from a customer in line with targets & SLA’s 
• Ensure processes are followed to facilitate effective processing of deductions
• Communicate in a timely manner and work with appropriate functions to ensure deductions are cleared or recovered
• Ensure prompt reconciliation of credits with deductions
• Partner with sales to manage their accounts ledger and debt

What you will bring

A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career and the following experience and knowledge:

• Experience in accounts receivable or with a background in finance
• Excellent knowledge of SAP and a very good knowledge of MS Office (Excel)
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Good analytical mindset with attention to detail
• Able to understand the wider business context

More about this role

What you need to know about this position: 

• This isn't an industry-standard Accounts Receivable role; it offers significant exposure to various stakeholders, enabling robust career development within cash receivable, finance, or even sales functions. You'll play a crucial part in managing pricing, collection, and credit risks within the entire bill-to-cash process. 
• Beyond standard collections, you will be instrumental in validating trade promotional spend for customers, driving sales initiatives, and ensuring accurate funding based on volume and rebate validation against stock controls. A core focus will be on optimizing cash flow. The role involves navigating a diverse set of stakeholders including Sales, Commercial Finance, and external customers, requiring strong communication and collaboration to approve funding, validate volumes, and ensure accurate SAP system entries. You'll be joining a team of 3 reports in the UK, supported by 2 members in India, working closely with Sales and Commercial Finance teams.

What extra ingredients you will bring: 

• Must Have: Strong investigation and problem-solving abilities. A meticulous attention to detail is paramount. 
• Nice to Have: Previous experience with Power BI and mid-level Excel skills will be highly beneficial. While not essential, a background in Accounts Receivable (as opposed to Accounts Payable) is preferred. 

Education / Certifications: 

• No specific certifications are required beyond a strong background in finance or accounts.