Cash Manager – Francophone Africa

About the role

The Cash Manager for Francophone Africa is accountable for cash performance and working capital optimization across imaging equipment, ultrasound, PCS and related service offerings in Algeria, Tunisia, Morocco and Francophone Sub‑Saharan Africa. The role drives cash performance improvement through operational execution, process optimisation and rigorous KPI management.

Key responsibilities

• Lead planning, forecasting and tracking of cash metrics (collections, overdue receivables, disputes, billing, unbilled receivables) ensuring accuracy and timely reporting.
• Own quarterly closings and working‑capital forecasts, communicate results and variances to senior leadership.
• Drive operational teams in dispute resolution and customer engagement, develop KPIs and build capability.
• Manage a team of ~10 cash collectors, set objectives, coach performance and ensure target delivery.
• Conduct weekly operating reviews with operational and cash teams, set recovery/mitigation plans and coordinate with zone and region stakeholders.
• Design and implement mitigation mechanisms to address past‑due and BDR challenges.
• Lead the On‑Book program, ensure accurate tracking of customer reimbursements and improve payment timeliness.
• Partner with direct and indirect distributors to ensure balance accuracy and timely reconciliations.
• Collaborate with OTR/Service teams to improve billing quality and dispute management, linking cash KPIs to commercial processes.
• Work with HFS teams to maintain compliant banking processes for equipment and service contract transactions.
• Foster a cash‑collection culture, reduce overdue amounts and improve DSO.
• Prepare and deliver monthly and quarterly executive presentations to the International CFO.
• Ensure compliance across cash operations, including doubtful receivables, legal cases, reimbursements and credit limits.

Required profile

• Proven experience in cash management, working‑capital optimisation and financial forecasting.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop a team of cash collectors.
• Strong stakeholder management skills across commercial, operations and finance functions.
• Experience presenting financial results to senior leadership and handling executive communications.
• Ability to design and implement process‑improvement and mitigation initiatives.

Required skills

• Cash management and collections processes
• Working‑capital forecasting
• KPI development and monitoring
• Financial reporting and variance analysis
• Dispute resolution procedures