Iulian Barbu

Experience

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  AOL

  Feb 2007 - Jan 2008

  Collection Officer

  Handled phone-based collections for AOL portfolios, consistently exceeding recovery targets and recognized for top performance. Provided training and support to new colleagues to ensure operational quality and consistency.

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  Hewlett-Packard

  May 2008 - Aug 2014

  Senior Collection Analyst & Employee Forum Team Lead

  Served as subject matter expert for collection processes, driving initiatives that improved efficiency, reduced dispute resolution time, and strengthened customer relationships. Supported operational performance through root cause analysis and ongoing process improvements.

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  Honeywell

  Sept 2014 - May 2018

  Led the EMEA C2C Center of Excellence for Honeywell Building Technologies, designing the operating model, governance standards, and performance framework to support regional business growth. Standardized credit and collection processes across markets, integrated new portfolios into the shared service structure, and achieved HOS Bronze Site Certification for operational excellence and process maturity. Managed regional credit and collections activities within Honeywell’s Shared Services, driving cash flow performance, DSO improvement, and credit risk control. Oversaw account receivables, enforced policy compliance, and implemented reporting and control routines to enhance visibility and accuracy. Focused on mentoring team members and embedding a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. Monitored credit exposure and customer portfolio performance across EMEA, reviewing payment behavior, financial risk, and credit facilities to mitigate potential losses. Managed credit documentation, Letters of Credit, and Bank Guarantees while ensuring timely communication with business teams to support informed commercial decisions.

  • Customer-to-Cash (C2C) Senior Credit Lead

    Jun 2016 - May 2018

  • Credit Manager

    Apr 2015 - Jun 2016

  • Credit Controller

    Sept 2014 - Mar 2015
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  Garrett - Advancing Motion

  May 2018 - now

  Lead global Procure-to-Pay strategy and operations across five core functions (Accounts Payable, P2P, Payments, Vendor Master Data, and Travel & Expense) with five managers reporting directly. Built the global T&E department from the ground up, creating unified governance for travel, expense, and corporate card programs. Drive transformation and standardization of processes that improve efficiency, automation, and forecasting accuracy while ensuring full compliance with SOX, internal, and external audit requirements. Partner with Finance, Procurement, and IT to define the global operating model, system roadmap, and control framework that support scalability, compliance, and continuous improvement across all regions. Show less

  • Global P2P Senior Manager & Global Process Owner

    Aug 2021 - now

  • Global Credit & Collection Senior Manager | Global Process Owner – Customer to Cash (C2C

    May 2019 - Aug 2021

  • Global Travel & Expense Leader

    May 2018 - May 2019