Butler Rose is currently partnering with a global business who due to expansion is currently recruiting for an AR/AP Manager to join the team on a full time permanent basis Yo will report into the Financial Controller, and you will be responsible for managing the Credit Control and Accounts Payable teams for EMEA. You will work with your team, internal departments and external stakeholders to ensure proactive customer cash collection/supplier payment management, thereby optimising the cash flow for the business. Credit Control: Manage the AR Leader and AR team to drive active account management, collection of cash in a timely manner, management of aged debt and limit the company's exposure to bad debt. Set objectives and monitor KPI's, including weekly ledger reviews and achieving monthly cash collection/aged debtor/debtor day's targets Produce appropriate management reports on a weekly and monthly basis Provide escalation point for the team to resolve stubborn aged debt/invoice query issues Review credit limits/payment terms of existing and new accounts, balancing need for growth vs risk Manage release of orders to balancing credit risk vs supporting business growth Prepare weekly cash flow forecasting and reporting of differences v actual Oversee month end (and year end) closure of the sales ledger Act as main point of contact with Group Credit Control Manager Continue to drive efficiencies and improvements within the Credit Control team Collaborate with other departments to improve end to end Order to Cash process Accounts Payable: Supervision of the AP team to ensure all tasks are carried-out correctly, and on time, including: Review, code and verify vendor invoices (including PO matching) Process of invoices payments at due date Monitor outstanding vendors commitments Reconcile payments in accounting Produce appropriate management reports on a weekly and monthly basis Provide escalation point for the team to resolve stubborn invoice query issues Review credit limits/payment terms of existing and new suppliers to optimise cash flow Oversee month end (and year end) closure of the purchase ledger Continue to drive efficiencies and improvements within the Accounts Payable team Collaborate with other departments to improve end to end Purchase to Pay process To be considered for the role Self-starter, results driven with strong bias for action Ability to build and develop excellent working relationships with both your internal and external customers Experience of managing a fast-paced Credit Control/Accounts Payable team, ideally within an FMCG growth business Track record of successfully developing individual team members and team A highly organised and proactive approach to work, supporting the team when required Excellent verbal and written communication skills Excellent IT skills including intermediate Excel Proficiency in accounting software applications Experience of an EMEA multicurrency ledger This is a fantastic opportunity within a rapidly expanding business, which is on track for phenomenal growth, you will help grow something from a relatively small base within a highly buoyant marketplace. You will have excellent promotional opportunities as the business grows within an outstanding culture, which is fun, dynamic and constantly evolving If you think you have the right skills and experience for this role please contact Lynsey Rattigan in the Birmingham office for more information or apply on line Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.