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Full time
Hybrid
Lisbon, Portugal
Customer Credit Team Leader Europe – English (M/F/D)
It’s an exciting time to be part of our collaborative inclusive team. Come and join our team on our journey to improve the well-being of millions. Together we can make a difference!
About the Role
Leads and coordinates the day-to-day activities of the credit management team for a defined area for a country or cluster of countries. In addition, this role secures that the agreed services are processed accurately and on time.
We're looking for people who embody our values, aren't afraid to challenge, innovate, experiment, and move at a fast pace. We're always looking for ways to improve our products and ourselves. If this is you, we'd love to talk.
What You Will Do
Lead and coordinate the accounting activities of a team to secure that they are conducted accurately, ethically, consistently, and according to relevant accounting principles, regulations and standards, whether established by Essity, by authorities or regulators.
Provide input to process improvement and continuously improves own area of responsibility Respond to more complex, Essity related accounting enquiries.
Assist in communications to functional or operational areas.
Assist in day-to-day leadership and operational management for the respective team providing immediate supervision with an emphasis to coach and mentor team members and providing performance evaluation and feedback.
Secure close cooperation between the different organizational units across the matrix organization.
Support external and internal financial audits and resolving audit findings.
Support that the organization’s activities are conducted accurately, ethically, consistently, and according to relevant principles, regulations and standards, whether established by Essity or your employer, by authorities and regulators.
Who You Are
Bachelor or master’s degree in finance or equivalent.
Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in either Finance, Controlling, Acc Pay, Acc Rec, and/or Customer Service Mgmt.
Ideally previous leadership and managerial experience (preferably in a multi-cultural environment).
Skilled in SAP (S/4HANA preferred).
Experience in Office 365, Workday or other ERP is desirable.
A proactive, flexible team player with strong people management skills, change management capabilities, and a global mindset.
Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal abilities.
Fluent in English (verbal and written) and an additional language is a plus - All Applicants are requested to deliver their CV in English.
What We Can Offer You
Our purpose, Breaking Barriers to Well-Being, provides meaning to everything we do. Join us to improve well-being for people and drive positive change for society and the environment. At Essity, you'll feel valued, empowered to grow, and challenged to achieve business results in a collaborative and open atmosphere. Innovate for Good | Excel Together | Be You with Us
More About Location
With an office located in Lisbon, you will work within a sustainable building boasting panoramic views, close to amenities, public transport and the airport.