A trusted partner at nearly three million customer locations, Ecolab (ECL) is the global leader in water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services.
With annual sales of $13 billion and more than 47,000 associates, Ecolab delivers comprehensive solutions, data-driven insights, and personalized service to advance food safety, maintain clean and safe environments, optimize water and energy use, and improve operational efficiencies and sustainability for customers in the food, healthcare, hospitality, and industrial markets in more than 170 countries around the world.- You love numbers, structured work and have an eye for detail?
You enjoy working on financial processes within an international organization?
If this sounds like you, we'd love to talk!We are looking for a Finance Trainee to support our offices in Barcelona, Spain.
The role reports to the Collections Team Supervisor, Iberia.
As a Finance Trainee in our Collections Team, your primary focus will be on overseeing and improving our collections processes, ensuring timely payments from clients, and minimizing outstanding debts.
This position is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, possesses strong communication skills, and is keen to develop a career in finance.What You Will Do:Key responsibilities include:Account Management:Monitor client accounts for delayed payments, discrepancies, and other irregularities.Engage with customers to confirm receipt of invoices and understand any issues delaying payment.Collection Efforts:Negotiate payment plans with delinquent accounts while maintaining positive client relationships.Record and track communication with clients regarding payment status.Reporting Analysis:Prepare and analyze regular reports on aged receivables and collection activities.Analyze trends in payment behaviors and identify potential risks.Collaboration:Work closely with the sales and customer service teams to resolve billing discrepancies.Coordinate with legal departments for serious delinquencies requiring external intervention.Process Improvement:Contribute to improvements in collection processes and strategies to increase efficiency.Assist in implementing new tools and technologies for collections and account management.Training Development:Participate in training sessions to enhance financial knowledge and collection skills.Stay updated on legal and regulatory changes affecting collections.What You'll need:Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a relevant field.Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel; familiarity with accounting software is a plus.Fluent in Spanish Very good command of English.
Knowledge of Portuguese is a plus.Strong communication and negotiation skills.Detail-oriented with an aptitude for numbers.Basic understanding of billing and collections procedures.Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.What's in it For You:An excellent career opportunity for you to grow both professionally and personally.Continuous training so that you soon become a real expert in what you do.Excellent working environment and an exciting chance to shape your career in a world leading organization.Hybrid system of work.Our Commitment to Diversity and InclusionAt Ecolab, we believe the best teams are diverse and inclusive, and we are on a journey to create a workplace where every associate can grow and achieve their best.
We are committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants.
We recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement on the basis of individual qualifications and job performance.
In all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement, we will not discriminate against any associate or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, disability, or status as a covered veteran.
In addition, we are committed to furthering the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) through Affirmative Action (AA).
Our goal is to fully utilize minority, female, disabled and covered veteran individuals at all levels of the workforce.
Ecolab is a place where you can grow your career, own your future and impact what matters.
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