Cash and Bank Associate - Manchester, United Kingdom - THG

THG

Verified Company

Manchester, United Kingdom

4 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

THG is a fast-moving, global technology business that specialises in taking brands direct to consumers.

Our world-class proprietary tech and infrastructure powers our extensive portfolio of beauty, nutrition and lifestyle brands and is now helping drive exponential growth of our clients' brands globally.

We're powered by a global team of over 10,000 ambitious people around the world. Our culture is fast-paced and entrepreneurial, it's this DNA that has supported our incredible growth.

We're always looking for individuals that can bring fresh and innovative thinking to THG, and play a part in driving the group forward on its exciting journey.

So, if you're ready to take the next big step in your career, challenge yourself every day and evolve with the world around you, THG is ready for you.

Job Title:
Cash and Bank Associate

Location:
THG Cash and Bank

About Finance at THG:

THG Finance is a dynamic and evolving team that covers all areas of finance, including central functions such as accounts receivable and payable, treasury, tax, and internal audit, as well as specific commercial teams for each of our divisions; Beauty, Tech, Consumer, Health, and Brands.

As we expand our business and take on new challenges in the form of acquired businesses or new ventures, finance is there to support every step of the way, leading to dynamic and challenging roles.

Common characteristics among our team members are the ability to drive change, adaptability, and resourcefulness to ensure we can keep pace with the business, without compromising on financial control or sales performance.

About The Role:

Reporting into the Payments Team Leader, the primary responsibility of the Payments Associate is to ensure that the processing of supplier payments are carried out as per company policy and right first-time approach.

Responsibilities:

Monitor and action any payment requests coming through the relevant mailbox and handle all queries efficiently and effectively to ensure all SLA's and KPI's are met
Provide expertise and act as first point of reference to resolve issues with supplier payments
Provide support to internal stakeholders and ensure payments are raised within the expected timeframe.
Act as first point of reference for resolving internal and external issues and escalate to line manager or senior management as appropriate
Process incoming requests through agreed workflow and schedule activities appropriately
Develop and maintain excellent working relationships with external counterparts, other Transactional Teams, external suppliers, internal customers and business partners
Strives to achieve best practice performance levels as per benchmarks agreed with the Supplier Services Manager
In liaison with the Payments Team Leader and Group PTP Manager identify and propose continuous improvement initiatives
Work with internal stakeholders to understand their expectations and processes and build professional relationships with them

The Payments Associate will be measured based on a set of agreed KPI's, including but not limited to:

Payments approved as per agreed schedules and payment and bank cut off times
Unposted payments/outstanding bank rec items
Collaboration with treasury on process improvements
Payment query response time

Requirements:

Fluent in English both verbal and written. Another European Language (French, Polish, Swedish, German) would be an advantage but is not essential
Office IT literate, preferably with intermediate MS Excel skills
Sage or any other ERP systems knowledge
Experience of payments processes (preferably within SSC environment)
Ability to act as SME for the payments team whilst developing cross functional relationship

Benefits:

Competitive salary
Onsite doctor
Employee discounts
Gym discounts
Company bonus scheme
Company pension scheme

**THG is proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer. If you are invited to interview, please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to the recruitment process that will enable you to perform to the best of your ability.