Senior Accounts Receivable & Collections Lead

Kantar Group; Porto; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Kantar Group in Porto is seeking an Accounts Receivable Manager to oversee global Q2C processes, focusing on billing, collections, cash optimisation and compliance. The role involves coordinating with local market finance teams and operations to ensure accuracy and timeliness of invoices and payments.

The successful candidate will lead a team of Q2C analysts, drive cash flow improvements, and support transformation initiatives such as e-invoicing and rebates, while navigating multiple time zones

Qualifications

• Degree in Management/Accounting/Business Administration or equivalent.
• Solid understanding of billing, collections, cash flow and customer-account reconciliation.
• Experience with large and complex customer accounts.
• Willingness to work flexibly across geographic time zones during peak periods.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Q2C - Credit and Collections Analysts team.
• Oversee invoicing accuracy and timely invoice issuance with finance teams.
• Guide stakeholders to resolve collections issues or disputes.
• Guarantee efficient collections to maximize cash flow and reduce bad debt.
• Coordinate and calculate rebate requirements for global clients.
• Monitor CPIs and KPIs and supervise payments application.
• Support cash forecasting and coordinate with accounting for reporting.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and company policies.

Skills

Leadership

Billing & Collections

Cash flow management

Cross-market coordination

Communication

Team development

Education

Degree in Management/Accounting/Business Administration or equivalent

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Kantar Group in Porto is seeking an Accounts Receivable Manager to oversee global Q2C processes, focusing on billing, collections, cash optimisation and compliance. The role involves coordinating with local market finance teams and operations to ensure accuracy and timeliness of invoices and payments.

The successful candidate will lead a team of Q2C analysts, drive cash flow improvements, and support transformation initiatives such as e-invoicing and rebates, while navigating multiple time zones