Ap & Ar Manager - 12-month Ftc

**Goodyear. More Driven.**

Goodyear is one of the world's largest tyre companies. A Fortune 200 company, we employ approximately 67,000 people and manufacture our products in 50 facilities in 22 countries. Goodyear is among the world's most admired companies in the motor vehicle parts sector by Fortune magazine. We have built our foundation on a commitment to forward-thinking innovation, and our industry-leading new product engine helps us bring new products to market that feature the latest advancements in materials and technologies.

**What You’ll Need to Bring to the Party**
- Strong core financial skills across financial analysis, accounting, finance systems, and processes
- People leadership experience with a focus on coaching and empowering the team to achieve results
- Refined internal relationship skills across both the business and finance teams
- Strong commercial and analytical skills and the ability to clearly present financial information
- An ability to work independently and proactively, demonstrating intellectual curiosity and a focus on continuous improvement of processes
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to collaborate with others to resolve issues.

**What You’ll be Doing**
This role is a 12-month Full-time contract. The AP & AR Manager will manage the timely and efficient collection of all trading debts owed by Customers of GDTA Australia, GDT New Zealand and Total Tyres, in order to maximise the company's cash flow and working capital position, by mitigating risk of, and exposure to, costs due to late payment, write-offs and legal actions.
- Manage and develop all transactional financing operations in line with GDT Finance functional objectives
- Ensure working capital and cash generation initiatives are in line with company objectives.
- Ensure all policies, procedures, and audit requirements are met by the Finance Operations Team
- Ensuring end of and intra-month reporting meets required standards for accuracy and integrity, and meets all applicable accounting standards and company policies
- Facilitate the development and implementation of relevant strategies to maximise the collection of revenue and ensure compliance with appropriate standards and data quality
- Provide strong leadership to the Finance Operations function, including driving and managing change, motivating people, coaching and developing of Direct Reports, building aligned technical knowledge and management skills competencies
- Responsible for providing an efficient and cost-effective AR service to GDTA, Total Tyres and GDTNZ in order to ensure the commercial requirements of internal and external customers are met, and that the assets of the business are effectively controlled.

**More about You**
- 10 years experience in managing a large (volume-value) portfolio of major commercial clients.
- 8 years experience in direct people and operational management including Talent Retention management.
- This includes managing a mid to large-size teams.
- Key participant in Credit Life Cycle Planning and Operationalizing strategic initiatives
- Change management and Business Process Improvement
- Experience and background in ERP systems particularly SAP and automated Collection Systems
- Collections forecasting and KPI reporting - Operational performance and balance score card reporting.
- Comparative Analysis and Results reporting
- Representation at Industry Credit Forums and participation at Creditors Meetings or Recovery Proceedings
- Experience in SOX and Internal Controls Framework
- Strategic and Operational Collections Leadership
- Aligned Industry/ FMCG (Integrated)/ Banking B2B/ High volume and value transaction relationship environments.

**What’s on Offer?**
In return you will be rewarded with a challenging position that you can make your own. You will be able to put forward new ideas and help evolve and drive change. We work as One Team and your perspective matter. We deliver excellence by thinking about things differently, finding solutions and re-thinking process for continuous improvement.

In addition, we offer the following benefits:

- Access to employee assistance and well-being programs
- Goodyear Women’s Network Membership
- Competitive salary & corporate incentive
- Tyre discounts for you and your family
- On-going training and career opportunities with a Global company
- CBD location, modern office, close to public transport
- Flexible working arrangements
- Reward and recognition programs
- Social events and company lunches

LI-Hybrid
- Our goal is to create a work environment where you can have a real sense of belonging and be able to thrive, join our team and apply_
- Embracing and valuing differences allows us to attract top talent; improve associate satisfaction and engagement; foster innovation; and meld varying experiences and perspectives to drive enhanced customer service, business creativity, and decision-making._