Finance Business Partner - Credit Control

Purpose of the Job: As a Credit Controller for the South West Europe cluster (based in Barcelona), you will be responsible for managing the credit and collections activities across assigned customers and countries, ensuring timely cash collection, effective credit-risk management and accurate accounts receivable balances. You will work closely with Sales, Customer Service, Finance Business Partners and customers to resolve outstanding balances, prevent overdue debt and support the business in achieving its cash-flow and working-capital objectives. The role has a dual stakeholder structure, with functional reporting to the Divisional Head – Credit Management Europe and close collaboration with the South West Cluster Finance Business Partner.

Major Responsibilities: 

• Credit Insurance: Working closely with Credit Insurance & Credit advice service providers to ensure adequate Credit limits are assigned for customers to achieve business growth. Manage the operational daily credit management processes, including order blocking, discretionary credit limit reviews, internal credit limit proposals and new customers credit limit analysis. Responsible of Credit Master Data.
• Credit & Overdue Management: Oversee timely customer collections and efficient credit management to ensure lower DSO levels & meet monthly targets.
• Cash Collection Activities: Open item management, direct debit processing and issue resolution (invoice or credit notes related), dunning activities and verification of cash application.
• Commercial Policy Compliance: Responsible of customer rebates management, customer master data control and analysis and support on any other compliance topic related to commercial Finance. 
• Reporting: Prepare or review of reports such as Overdue Receivable, Cash Collection, Ageing analysis, customer exposure and credit limits.
• Project Support: support various business initiatives and improvement projects

Requirements: 

• 3-4 years relevant work experience
• Graduation degree in business management or business controlling
• Financial analysis capabilities & Good business acumen
• Working knowledge of Business Intelligence (BI) tools e.g. Power BI or similar
• International mind-set and ability to work with people for different cultural background
• Team player - being able to work with multiple colleagues from many departments
• Communication & advisory skills - ability to precisely summarize on key topics
• Fluent in English and French (mandatory), any other European language is a plus

Why join us?

A dynamic and innovative environment
Colleagues from all over the world
A competitive compensation package
Participation in learning & development activities

We take pride in our commitment to being an equal opportunity employer, creating a workplace where diversity is celebrated, and talent thrives. It’s our belief that every individual brings unique perspectives that contribute to our success. Join us and be a part of an inclusive, dynamic, and innovative environment.
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