Work Schedule
First Shift (Days)
Environmental Conditions
Office
Job Description
Position Summary:
As a Coordinator of Finance Operations at Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., you will coordinate a world-class team responsible for managing complex financial operations. This outstanding opportunity allows you to lead all aspects of a dedicated group, ensuring flawless execution of financial strategies while driving continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage the performance and development of the finance operations team through regular 1-1s and portfolio reviews.
- Achieve successful implementation of important metrics across portfolios, conduct root cause analyses, and foster continuous performance improvement.
- Review and approve customer credit limits, analyzing financial statements to determine and maintain appropriate credit risk levels.
- Lead all aspects of the collection process for delinquent accounts, establishing and maintaining positive relationships with collection agencies and attorneys.
- Resolve disputes efficiently with customers and internal departments.
- Collaborate exceptionally with Customer Service managers and Commercial teams to improve credit quality and cash flow.
- Provide support in collecting high-risk accounts.
- Maintain accurate documentation and information in compliance with regulations.
- Foster a culture of continuous process improvements aimed at crafting lean processes and standardization.
- Collaborate closely with Internal and External Audit teams for testing procedures.
- Deputize for the Manager when required.
- Undertake additional projects and responsibilities as assigned.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, internal controls, and Sarbanes-Oxley requirements.
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Skills & Qualifications Required:
- Demonstrated strong leadership skills with the ability to encourage, motivate, and guide team members.
- Effective communication skills crucial for successful negotiations and feedback delivery.
- Strong problem-solving skills to handle complex situations and develop effective solutions.
- Analytical skills to interpret financial data and manage credit risk effectively.
- Outstanding organizational skills to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Collaborative approach to work with other departments to improve credit quality and cash flow.
- Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with customers and external agencies.
- Flexibility and adaptability to changing business needs.
- Excellent attention to detail ensuring accuracy in assessments and reporting.
- Solid understanding of basic and advanced accounting principles.
- In-depth knowledge of end-to-end Accounts Receivable functions.
- Demonstrated integrity, ethical standards, and excellent judgment.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Proficient in English.
- University or College degree in credit management/accounting, or equivalent professional qualification.
- Previous experience leading an operational team in a fast-paced accounts receivable environment required.
- Proficiency with relevant software applications (e.g., Oracle E1, SAP, CForia) required.
- Strong digital literacy and proficiency with Microsoft Office software (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint) required.