The Order to Cash (O2C) Manager will be responsible for the day-to-day oversight of Manpower Group’s Order to Cash function, supporting the execution of related subprocesses. This role will manage the adoption of process designs and drive the GBS towards standardized solutions.
The areas of responsibility will include Credit Management, Cash Application, Billing, Collections and Disputes Management, and OTC Reporting, with a focus on leading process improvement in these areas through standardization and automation. Additionally, the O2C Manager will work collaboratively with cross-functional Manpower Group teams, including key stakeholders at all levels within Commercial, Finance, Legal, IT, and other internal departments. The O2C Manager must be detail-oriented, with strong interpersonal and influencing skills, and the ability to visualize and articulate complex business and technical requirements.
Core Responsibilities:
1. Serve as the functional manager of the O2C team.
2. Responsible for the output and quality of services provided by the O2C Team to internal and external customers, including services provided by BPOs.
3. Ensure compliance with Credit and Collection Policy through regular monitoring of customer accounts for overdue invoices, credit limits, and payment terms, and take corrective actions where necessary.
4. Billing, collection activities, and resolution of customer disputes are performed timely and accurately.
5. Ensure compliance with the Service Partnership Agreement.
6. Manage O2C Team performance through metrics and key performance indicators.
7. Drive implementation of standard O2C processes and measurable improvements across the region by evaluating end-to-end process performance and advising on amendments where necessary.
8. Partner with MPG business teams to identify and assess process gaps that negatively impact the customer experience, timeliness, or quality of provided services.
9. Support managing escalation and exception processes within the GBS team.
10. Monitor to ensure achievement of customer service requirements as defined by both formal Service Partnership Agreements and Customer Satisfaction surveys.
11. Develop and recommend action plans to ensure targets are achieved or exceeded.
12. Ensure that MPG policies are adhered to (e.g., approvals, guidelines, etc.).
13. Assure that the appropriate internal control environment is maintained along with compliance with SOX requirements and relevant legal and regulatory requirements.
14. Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external audit requests.
15. Accountable for training materials, SOPs, and work instructions related to O2C processes and systems, ensuring they are developed, reviewed, updated, and approved regularly.
Technical Competencies & Experience:
1. Experience in leading medium to large international O2C teams.
2. Experience in a Global Business Services environment.
3. In-depth understanding of O2C leading practices.
4. Expert-level understanding of the mechanics within the O2C process stream and its integration into the end-to-end financial process environment.
5. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
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