Team Lead GBS Credit & Collections (Spanish & Portuguese Speaker)

Ensures the correct and daily execution of key responsibilities within the adidas Global Business Services (GBS) organisation, in line with the requirements of the company Accounting Manual for the specific area of responsibility. It acts as a general functional expert, accountable for processes and the delivery of services together with their team. The position sits within the Finance team and involves leading a medium-sized team while managing relationships with business partners and the global functional team.

• Ensure team management, including coaching, training, motivation and performance appraisal guidance, as well as the management and development of the team
• Supervise daily operations by adhering to the agreed SLAs towards the business partners
• Maintain good relationships with business partners and the global functional team on a proactive basis
• Develop and report relevant KPIs for the area of responsibility
• Ensure that KPIs are maintained, achieved and reported in a correct and timely manner
• Generate ideas for process improvements with respect to the processes in scope and ensure high quality and efficient work
• Analyse problems and propose or assess solutions, and implement them accordingly

• Complete familiarity with Microsoft Office or equivalent tools
• Solid knowledge in the use of SAP
• Solid knowledge of Order to Cash related functions
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English, Spanish and Portuguese in a business setting
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to pay close attention to detail
• Problem solving and analytical skills
• Hands-on attitude
• Self-motivated and self-directed individual
• Good communication skills, good team player, and strong stakeholder management skills
• Experience in managing a team at Team Leader level
• University degree or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience
• Direct functional experience (Order to Cash, Credit and Collections)
• Proven work experience in people management / demonstrated ability to manage a medium-sized team

• University degree preferably in accounting or business

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