2L Operations Manager

Xerox Philippines; Cebu City; On-site; PHP 1,800,000 - 3,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Xerox Philippines seeks a seasoned 2nd Line Operations Manager – Cash Collections to oversee multiple collections teams and drive end-to-end receivables strategies. The role focuses on cash flow optimization, DSO reduction, and cross-functional collaboration with Finance, Sales, and Customer Care.

The ideal candidate will have extensive O2C/collections experience, SAP proficiency, and strong leadership to transform and automate collection processes across geographies.

Qualifications

• 4-year bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 8+ years in a GBS/finance/shared services environment with leadership experience.
• Deep understanding of O2C processes, credit/collections lifecycle, and ERP tools such as SAP.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end cash collections operations and ensure SLA/KPI adherence.
• Drive performance against DSO, aging, and cash collection targets.
• Ensure compliance with global policies, controls, and standard processes.
• Design and monitor team and organizational KPIs and scorecards.
• Conduct regular performance reviews and business updates.
• Lead resolution of critical escalations and disputes with root-cause analysis.

Skills

Cash Collections & Accounts Receivable

Performance Management

Leadership & People Development

Strategic Thinking

Stakeholder Management

Dispute Resolution

Process Improvement

Data Analytics & Reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Power BI

Excel

SAP

Job description

Job Description:

About Xerox Holdings Corporation

For more than 100 years, Xerox has continually redefined the workplace experience. Harnessing our leadership position in office and production print technology, we’ve expanded into software and services to sustainably power the hybrid workplace of today and tomorrow. Today, Xerox is continuing its legacy of innovation to deliver client-centric and digitally-driven technology solutions and meet the needs of today’s global, distributed workforce. From the office to industrial environments, our differentiated business and technology offerings and financial services are essential workplace technology solutions that drive success for our clients. At Xerox, we make work, work. Learn more about us at www.xerox.com.

JOB PURPOSE/MISSION/SUMMARY

The 2nd Line Operations Manager – Cash Collections is responsible for overseeing multiple collections teams through first-line managers, ensuring effective execution of end-to-end receivables and collections strategies.

This role drives cash flow optimization, past due reduction, and operational excellence, while leading performance management, stakeholder engagement, and transformation initiatives across the organization.

• Accountable for overall collections performance (DSO, aging, cash targets)
• Leads managers and teams delivering global cash collections operations
• Drives process standardization, automation, and continuous improvement
• Acts as a key escalation point for high-risk accounts and complex disputes

KEY ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES / KEY JOB FUNCTIONS

Scope

• Leads multiple teams via first-line managers across geographies or portfolios
• Requires deep expertise in O2C collections, dispute management, and credit risk
• Decisions align with business strategies, financial targets, and operational goals
• Influences cross-functional stakeholders (Finance, Sales, Customer Care)

Primary Responsibilities

Operational Leadership

• Oversee end-to-end cash collections operations and ensure SLA/KPI adherence
• Drive performance against DSO, past due, and cash collection targets
• Ensure compliance with global policies, controls, and standard processes

Performance & Metrics Management

• Design and monitor team and organizational KPIs and scorecards
• Conduct regular performance reviews and business updates
• Implement action plans to close performance gaps

Escalation & Issue Resolution

• Lead resolution of critical escalations, high-value delinquent accounts, and disputes
• Drive root cause analysis and sustainable fixes
• Reduce recurring operational issues

People Leadership

• Manage and develop first-line managers and leadership pipeline
• Drive performance management, coaching, and succession planning
• Foster a culture of accountability, engagement, and high performance

Resource & Capacity Management

• Oversee headcount planning, workload balancing, and resource allocation
• Align staffing plans with business demand and growth initiatives

Stakeholder Management

• Collaborate with Sales, Finance, Credit, and Customer Support teams
• Influence stakeholders to drive collections effectiveness and issue resolution
• Maintain strong relationships with internal and external partners

Transformation & Continuous Improvement

• Lead automation, digital transformation, and process improvement initiatives
• Drive adoption of analytics, dashboards, and data-driven decision making
• Promote standardization and scalability across operations.

Key Deliverables

• Achievement of cash collection targets and improved cash flow
• Reduction in Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) and past due balances
• Improved collections effectiveness and resolution cycle times
• High SLA compliance and operational efficiency
• Reduction in recurring issues and disputes
• Enhanced team capability and leadership strength
• Successful deployment of automation and transformation initiatives.

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES

Skills / Competencies

• Cash Collections & Accounts Receivable Management
• Performance Management & Metrics Design
• Leadership & People Development (Manager of Managers)
• Strategic Thinking & Decision Making
• Stakeholder & Relationship Management
• Dispute Resolution & Risk Management
• Process Improvement & Automation
• Data Analytics & Reporting (Power BI, Excel, SAP)

Knowledge

• Deep understanding of Order-to-Cash (O2C) processes and credit/collections lifecycle, ERP systems (SAP preferred) and reporting tools
• Financial metrics impacting cash flow and working capital

Behavior

• Proactive and Empowered
• Thinks ahead and anticipates actions
• Self-motivated to enhance and simplify programs, processes, and experiences
• Take actions based on observed needs without waiting for direction
• Creative
• Moves with speed and urgency to actively address the needs of the business
• Innovates to do things differently, more simply and effectively
• Pivots quickly to address unanticipated obstacles
• Accountable
• Accepts responsibility for decisions and actions
• Acknowledges and learns from experience
• Collaborative
• Inclusive of others to reach the best solution
• Shares information and success with others
• Expands understanding by seeking other's perspectives
• Customer-focused
• Moves decisively to solve customer and business challenges
• Acts with passion and conviction in interactions with customers, partners, and colleagues

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & CERTIFICATIONS BASIC REQUIREMENTS

Education: 4 years bachelor’s degree in any relevant course (Accounting, Finance, etc.)

Experience: 8+ years in GBS organization| 5+ years leadership experience. Managing multiple teams

Certification / Licensure: Not Applicable