Head Of Credit Management M/W

Title:

Head Of Credit Management M/W

Company:

Ipsen Pharma (SAS)

Job Description:

Summary / purpose of the position

The Head of Credit management supports the TFCM department in overseeing Credit Management function across Ipsen, optimizing cash flows through active accounts receivables (AR) management, and securing at best customers’ risk exposure. Head of Credit Management is a key contributor of our cash performance program, Efficiency for Cash

Main responsibilities / job expectations

Group AR management:

• Responsible of Group AR management (budget, forecast, analysis), setting DSO/AR targets to countries
• Ensure target follow-up through monthly reporting and analysis of AR variance (vs LY, vs Budget, vs Forecast) highlighting important topics about AR evolution, DSO and customer related cash topics; Design and support appropriate action plans
• Review group policy and process in light with the international exposure
• Share the best practices Across Ipsen, to optimize performance and maximize cash awareness beyond Finance

Daily tasks

• Release of blocked orders after investigation
• Formalization and improvement of process related to database management

Transversal exposure and relationships within Ipsen (Operations, Finance, Logistic)

• Regular contact with sales administration for order release and management of all the logistical issues related to Credit Management
• Regular contact with accounting for aging review and payment analysis with France and all the affiliate
• Regular contact with controlling depts. (collection meeting, release orders, payment plan…)
• Regular contact with Operations for negotiation of commercial conditions, rebates, payment terms, payment plans, dunning, litigation….

Credit insurance management

• Responsible of relationship with broker and credit insurer
• Quarterly declaration of turnover and related accruals
• Preparation of arbitration meetings with Coface (3 or 4 times a year)

Risk analysis

• In charge of customer rating and calculation of credit limits;
• Responsible of credit meetings, DSO calculation, target calculation, follow up and improvement of AR management (DSO, ageing, payments….) as well as AR dashboard production.
• Scoring and financial analysis of customer.

Knowledge, abilities & experience

Education / Certifications:/Experience:

• 8 years’ minimum experience with a successful background in Credit Management in an international environment
• Excellent communication and inter-personal skills.
• Performance driven and collaborative mindset.
• Understanding of business processes beyond Finance (e.g., sales and distribution processes);
• Team management would be a plus

Languages: English / French

Key Technical Competencies Required

• SAP : module SD FI – TM1
• Legal background and knowledge (recovery / collection / payment terms)
• Fluent in English
• Customer accounting experience
• Financial analysis (balance sheet and consolidated accounts)

Dans le cadre de ses recrutements IPSEN s’engage au respect de l’égalité de traitement des candidats, indépendamment du sexe, de l’âge, de l'orientation sexuelle, de l'origine ethnique, de la couleur de la peau, de la nationalité, du handicap ou de l'appartenance à un syndicat.