Factoring Specialist
Job Summary
Were the worlds leading data insights and consulting company; we shape the brands of tomorrow by better understanding people everywhere.
Our Functions teams are right at the centre of our business making sure we can always get better every day. Supporting the business with things like Marketing Human Resources Finance Legal and Technology our Functions colleagues are skilled professionals whose role it is to ensure we continue to become an indispensable partner to brands everywhere.
Job Details
Kantar is the worlds leading AI-native marketing data and analytics business and an indispensable brand partner to the worlds top companies. We combine the most meaningful attitudinal and behavioural data with deep expertise and advanced analytics to uncover how people think and act. We help clients understand what has happened and why and how to shape the marketing strategies that shape their future.
Why this job is important
As a Factoring Specialist within our Finance function you will play a critical role in protecting cash flow and financial accuracy across multiple international markets. You will be responsible for the endtoend administration of factoring activities ensuring invoices submissions and refunds are processed correctly on time and in line with internal controls.
This role supports informed decisionmaking by maintaining accurate financial records and strong relationships with external factoring institutions. Your work will directly contribute to risk management compliance and the smooth operation of Kantar Business Services. If you enjoy working with detail collaborating across teams and managing complex financial processes in a global environment this role offers both impact and exposure.
What youll be doing
- Managing endtoend factoring submissions and refunds across multiple markets and currencies
- Identifying invoices suitable for factoring and coordinating submissions with the factoring institution
- Reviewing bank statements and assignment files to ensure accurate reconciliation
- Preparing accounting entries and journals to reflect factoring transactions accurately
- Working closely with internal stakeholders to maintain strong controls and timely approvals
The ideal skills & experience
- Degreelevel education or equivalent experience in Finance or Accounting
- Previous experience in an accounts receivable or factoring role
- Confidence analysing and working with large volumes of financial data
- Clear written and spoken English with the ability to communicate effectively across teams
- Experience working in a global or matrixed organisation
Whats in it for you
- Hybrid working with two to three days in the office
- Up to 25 days off life leave plus your birthday off and two days paid for volunteering
- Meal card and flexible benefits where you are allocated funds to spend on a variety of benefits such as transport cost education related and more
Why join Kantar
Youll be joining our Functions team right at the centre of our business. Functions is made up of some really important people like Finance Legal and our People Teams; all skilled professionals whose role it is to ensure we continue to become an indispensable partner to brands everywhere.
What about Kantar itself Well we shape the brands of tomorrow by better understanding people everywhere. By understanding people we can understand what drives their decisions actions and aspirations on a global scale. And if we combine the expertise of our people with the latest AI technology we can really help brands discover some amazing insights.
And because we know people we like to make sure our own people are being looked after as well. Equality of opportunity for everyone is our highest priority and we support our colleagues to work in a way works for them. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and sections of society. Even if you feel like youre not an exact match wed love to receive your application and talk to you about this job or others with us.
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PortugalWhy join Kantar
We shape the brands of tomorrow by better understanding people everywhere. By understanding people we can understand what drives their decisions actions and aspirations on a global scale. And by amplifying our in-depth expertise of human understanding alongside ground-breaking technology we can help brands find concrete insights that will help them succeed in our fast-paced ever shifting world.
And because we know people we like to make sure our own people are being looked after as well. Equality of opportunity for everyone is our highest priority and we support our colleagues to work in a way that supports their health and wellbeing. While we encourage teams to spend part of their working week in the office we understand no one size fits all; our approach is flexible to ensure everybody feels included accepted and that we can win together. Were dedicated to creating an inclusive culture and value the diversity of our people clients suppliers and communities and we encourage applications from all backgrounds and sections of society. Even if you feel like youre not an exact match wed love to receive your application and talk to you about this job or others at Kantar.
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