AR Team Lead

Itron, Inc.

The Role

Overview

Lead a team of AR finance specialists, manage performance, processes, and cash flow.

Key Responsibilities

  • accounts receivable
  • cashflow forecast
  • invoice portal
  • credit management
  • process improvement
  • reporting

Tasks

-Work closely and ensure good communication and collaboration with the AR Collections Team -Manage the day to day shared services Accounts Receivable function within the defined process standards. -Responsible for preparing detailed Treasury Cashflow Forecasts -Close Collaboration with the Business Operations, Sales, Treasury & Banking and Payment Teams -Responsible for reporting on Orders on Hold to Business Ops -Preparation of Operational, SOX and Executive Reports -Reviewing processes and controls for any areas where improvement can be or needs to be made and proposing and implementing solutions -Responsible for the People & Performanace Management of a team of 7 Accounts Receivable Finance Specialists – ensuring quality 1:1s are performed, development plans discussed and operational activities covered and spread fairly across the team -Ensure daily, weekly and monthly targets as assigned by management are achieved and prioritising the cash application, AR manual transaction, preparation, invoice portal upload mgt, credit management and Supplier Master data KPIs are adhered to. -Occasional travel may be required.

Requirements

  • word
  • excel
  • oracle
  • 2+ years
  • negotiation
  • people management

What You Bring

-Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel. -Oracle experience is an advantage. -2+ years’ experience in similar positions. -Strong negotiation skills. -Ability to work to tight deadlines in order to achieve daily/weekly/monthly collections targets. -Highly organised and able to prioritise tasks. -Fluent both written and spoken English. Any other additional languages will be an advantage. -Excellent People Management skills -Analytical skills with high attention to detail. -Ability to build strong working relationships both internally and externally. -Excellent communication skills. -Previous experience in fast paced multinational environments.

Benefits

-This is a typical office job, with no special physical requirements or unusual work environment.

The Company

About Itron, Inc.

-Began as a measurement-device provider and evolved into a smart-infrastructure innovator. -Delivers smart meters, communications networks, software, and analytics for energy and water utilities. -Typical projects include deploying AMI networks, grid-edge intelligence, distributed energy resource management, and smart streetlights. -Provides acoustic sensors for highway projects and smart-streetlight moisture monitoring in major cities.

Sector Specialisms

Utilities

Energy

Water Resources

Industrial

Infrastructure

Government