Sr Assistant, Collections Germany

We are Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) – a dedicated team of 42,000 people, serving customers in 31 markets, who work together to make, move and sell some of the world’s most loved drinks. We are a global business and one of the leading consumer goods companies in the world.

Job Purpose

The role is responsible for managing Accounts Receivable activities, including customer balances, cash collection, and ensuring accurate financial data. It includes analysis of payment behavior, support of cash forecasting, and handling of more complex cases.
The position actively contributes to projects, drives process improvements, and supports efficient and high-quality service delivery within the Collections function.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for delivering high quality services to key customers (who include Customers, Suppliers, Employees, Executives, Regulatory Bodies, etc.)
• Ensures that CCEP policies are adhered to (e.g. approvals, financial guidelines, etc.)
• Ensures that the collection of debt is actioned on a daily basis by using variety of communication channels
• Ensures the accuracy of collection records including maintenance of the relevant ledgers and applies debt collections strategy as appropriate
• Ensures that cash collection period end closing procedures are completed efficiently, accurately and in a timely manner
• Monitors and forecasts incoming and outgoing payments on a regular basis
• Ensures Collections procedures are updated and completed efficiently, accurately and in a timely manner
• Gathers data requested by audit teams during financial and SOX audits
• Proactively improves the quality of end-to-end processes through identification and resolution of issues and continuous improvement
• Performs payment behavior analysis and implements action plans where needed

Key Stakeholders

• Internal: ISS Service Lines, BU Finance Teams, local Finance Business Partner
• External:  CCEP customers, suppliers

Experience required

• Experience in a multinational organization and/or Shared Services environment with a good business acumen
• A good understanding of wider Customer to Cash area processes
• Ability to assess a problem and escalate it to the appropriate level
• Good Excel skills. ERP experience desirable, preferably SAP
• Strong customer service orientation

Language Capability & expert level

• Fluent in English and German

Education & Qualifications required

• Bachelor’s Degree in finance or similar

Capability required & Expert level

• Analytical Thinking - Foundational
• Relationship Management - Foundational
• Collaborative Influencing - Foundational
• Finance Operations and Accounting - Foundational
• Process Excellence - Foundational
• System Literacy – Intermediate

Behavioural Capabilities

• Excellent communication & interpersonal skills
• Time management, planning and organization
• Drives performance, efficiency and effectiveness
• Strong focus on providing the highest level of customer service

Our employee value proposition:

Being Rewarded

• Market Competitive Salary
• Annual Compensation & Bonus Cycle
• CCEP Shares Purchase plan & Matching Share
• Food Vouchers
• Flexible Working Allowance

Being Connected

• Everyone’s Welcome – Inclusion, Diversity & Equity Culture
• Keep In Touch program – in support of parental care
• Inspiring Office layout with Great beverages and Sofia subsidized canteen
• Referral Program

Being  Developed & Valued

• Professional Qualifications Support & Sponsorship
• Ninja Community and Lean Six Sigma Certification
• CCEP learning platforms & Leadership training curricula
• Career Growth and Talent Progression
• Recognition program

Being Well

• Flexible & Hybrid Ways of Working
• Additional days paid leave at start and on top – Birthday, Qualification & Volunteering;
• Wellbeing & Sports program, including corporate discounts & subscription fees
• Wellbeing Community & Initiatives
• Employee Assistance Program
• Additional Health Plan & Dental Insurance

Being  Inspired

• Social Projects & Community Charity programs
• Participation in Corporate Challenges - marathon, sports, fun
• External life coach speakers and Work-Life balance lectures
• Team Building & Fun Events

​We are Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) – a dedicated team of 42,000 people, serving customers in 31 countries, who work together to make, move and sell some of the world’s most loved drinks.

We are a global business and one of the leading consumer goods companies in the world. We help our 2.1 million customers grow, and we are constantly investing in exciting new products, innovative technologies and fresh ideas. This helps us to delight the 600 million people who enjoy our drinks every day.