Group Manager – Accounts Receivable

METRO Global Solution Center IN

Pune City

Hybrid

INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A leading international wholesaler is seeking an Accounts Receivable Manager in Pune to manage the end-to-end O2C process and drive transformation initiatives. The ideal candidate will have over 12 years of relevant experience, excellent leadership skills, and the ability to optimize processes. This role offers full-time employment with opportunities for hybrid working arrangements.

Qualifications

Minimum 12 years of experience in O2C (Accounts Receivable) End-to-End Process.
Experience in driving O2C process transformation and managing large teams.
Good communication skills and ability to prioritize tasks effectively.

Responsibilities

Lead multiple related projects ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
Drive culture and mindset change within teams to improve performance.
Monitor and control project outcomes, resolving issues as needed.

Skills

SAP Sales and Distribution

MS Office Suite/ Teams

Project management

Leadership skills

Change management

Education

Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Finance

Job description

Metro Global Solution Center (MGSC) is internal solution partner for METRO, a €30.5 Billion international wholesaler with operations in 31 countries through 625 stores & a team of 93,000 people globally. Metro operates in a further 10 countries with its Food Service Distribution (FSD) business and it is thus active in a total of 34 countries.

MGSC, location wise is present in Pune (India), Düsseldorf (Germany) and Szczecin (Poland). We provide HR, Finance, IT & Business operations support to 31 countries, speak 24+ languages and process over 18,000 transactions a day. We are setting tomorrow’s standards for customer focus, digital solutions, and sustainable business models. For over 10 years, we have been providing services and solutions from our two locations in Pune and Szczecin. This has allowed us to gain extensive experience in how we can best serve our internal customers with high quality and passion. We believe that we can add value, drive efficiency, and satisfy our customers.

Website: https://www.metro-gsc.in

Company Size: 600-650

Headquarters: Pune, Maharashtra, India

Type: Privately Held

Inception: 2011

Job Description

Managerial Requirements

Executive presence, Story-telling, Leadership skills, transformation, Conflict management, Stakeholder management, Change management, Project management, Team management, AI & Digital, AGILE ways of working.

Required Technical Competencies

SAP Sales and Distribution
MS Office Suite/ Teams

Required Functional skills

Drive culture and mind set change within teams
Part of leadership team in driving O2C strategy & Transformation
Supporting finance target picture roadmap realization for O2C Process and managing transition & projects, adhering to project milestones & timelines
Monitor, track and control project outcomes to resolve issues, conflicts, dependencies and critical path deliverables
Delivering value to countries through business case realization & improving customer experience (NPS)
Manage all aspects of multiple related projects to ensure the overall program is aligned to and directly supports the achievement of strategic objectives
Background in Lean Six Sigma is a plus
IFRS Certification is a plus
Exposure to IT industry / running IT projects (Automation / ERP implementation) is a plus
International Exposure (Min 6 months) is a plus.

Behavioral Competencies

Proactive and Solution oriented attitude
Leading by example
Integrity and honesty first approach
Result self-driven and high motivation
Excellent negotiation and communication skills
Cost Leadership
AI & Digital
Open to travel & Hybrid working

Qualifications

Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Finance (reputed institute).
12 years+ of experience in O2C (Accounts Receivable) End-to-End Process – Transformation, Transition, Service delivery, Digitization
Experience in people leadership & leading large teams with O2C processes (50+ FTEs) and driving results
Experience in driving O2C process transformation including but not limited to process improvements, standardization, best practices and bench marking
Stakeholder engagement & relationship management
Set-up, review & baseline business & operational KPI’s
Has P&L responsibility & Cost leadership
Out of the above 2+ years of experience in driving organization change management and process transformation including digitization
Experience in coaching and mentoring teams - Build team capabilities, individual developments & create career path
Experience in supporting in large strategic impact projects
Good oral and written communication skills, ability to interact effectively with all levels of management
Ability to prioritize, manage time effectively, escalate / resolve issues appropriately

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