Position Snapshot

Business areas: Nestlé Canada

Job title: Bilingual Credit & Collections Analyst (12-months contract)

Location: 9050 Airport Road - Brampton, ON; Hybrid

Compensation Range: $55,000 – $65,000 CAD

At Nestle Canada, we are committed to transparency and fairness in our compensation and job posting practices. This position offers a competitive salary within the range specified above, in compliance with Ontario's pay transparency regulations.

A little bit about us

While Nestlé is known for KitKat, Gerber, Nescafe, and Häagen-Dazs, our recipe for success comes down to one thing: our people. 

We strive to lead a people-focused culture that empowers employees to bring their authentic selves to work each day.

There are 3,000+ members of Nestlé Canada celebrated for taking action using agility, courage, and trust to find solutions that benefit the business or greater good. We’re a team of changemakers, who are curious and challenge the status quo, that take risks that will help drive us forward.

Our focus is not only on nourishing our customers, but also about enriching you. We know that empowerment leads to strong employee engagement, a great work culture, and motivated employees.

Position Summary

We are currently seeking a Bilingual Credit & Collections Analyst to join our team at the Brampton office, with a direct reporting line to the Credit Manager. In this dynamic position, you will play a vital role in executing AR collections, managing invalid deductions, and diligently implementing internal control procedures. Your primary focus will be on safeguarding receivables, optimizing cash flow, and proactively mitigating business risks, contributing significantly to the financial stability and success of the organization. This position is an existing vacancy.

A day in the life of a Bilingual Credit & Collections Analyst:

• Executes the credit policy and align customers to standard payment terms to support working capital.
• Identifies collection concerns and demonstrates effective risk reduction collection strategies and negotiation techniques.
• Proactively seek root causes of late payments and recommend process improvements to drive efficient and effective operational performance.
• Executes collection efforts for invalid non-trade customer disputes to minimize profit loss and improve working capital.
• Executes analysis and distribution of periodic reports related to performance service level agreements (SLA’s) and indicators of services (KPI's);
• Recommend action plans to correct deviations in services and initiative process improvement
• Executes identified business and internal controls of AR processes
• Participates in Lean/Continuous improvements projects related to productivity and /or cost reductions.

What will make you successful?

• Bilingualism in English and French language skills are a requirement, as this position requires collaboration with stakeholders across the Canadian market and/or worldwide.
• Post-secondary education in business or finance. Working towards an accounting designation is an asset.
• 2-3 years’ experience in Credit and Collections, preferably in the Food industry.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.)
• Experience using or knowledge of SAP.
• Knowledge/experience in process improvement and automation (ie. RPA) is a distinct advantage
• Self-starter, with the ability to prioritize workflow and operate independently in a demanding, fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.

We have a friendly, supportive team with a coaching and mentoring environment. There are real opportunities for future development and progression – this really could be a move towards the exciting finance career you’ve always wanted.

What you need to know

We will be considering applicants as they apply, so please don’t delay in submitting your application. 

Nestlé Canada is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. We welcome qualified applicants to bring their diverse and unique experiences as a result of their education, perspectives, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.

If you are selected to participate in the recruitment process, please inform Human Resources of any accommodations you may require. Nestlé will work with you in an effort to ensure that you are able to fully participate in the process.