Credit Control Specialist casalecchio di reno

Credit Control Specialist
Casalecchio di Reno
Emilia Romagna, casalecchio di reno

Position Overview For our EMEA credit team we are currently looking for a Credit Controller based in our Bologna office who will be responsible for a portfolio of international customers. The Credit Controller is a key pillar of the regional organization as he/she partners with Sales and Customer service teams to drive our business operations while managing the collection process and ensuring the financial exposure of the Company remains under control and aligned with the Credit risk strategy and internal guidelines.

In this context, the Credit controller oversees all the credit and collection activities for his/her portfolio of customers.

As a member of the EMEA Credit team, the Credit Controller will also be involved in regular team meetings, workshops, offsites and projects for the EMEA region.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities • Work alongside the Regional Credit Manager to design the Credit risk strategy of his/her portfolio of customers in alignment with Management and with Sales and Customer service teams • Review customer orders on hold for Credit reasons on a daily basis and determine whether they can be released and shipped to the customers; where relevant seek Management's approval in accordance to Grant of Authority • Define and regularly review credit limits, payment terms and other credit-related conditions for both existing and new customers • Perform a watch and regular analyses on portfolio of customers to ensure the company's exposure is monitored and to anticipate, flag and escalate issues without delays to Management • Communicate frequently with customers and reply promptly to their questions and concerns.

Team-up with Sales and Customer Service departments to solve issues • Notify customers of upcoming or outstanding invoices.

Establish and maintain regular communications to facilitate regular payments • Monitor debtor balances to guarantee an acceptable level or even reduction of the DSO.

Negotiate payment plans and settlements of overdue balances • Coordinate issuance and clearing of Debit notes and Credit notes in collaboration with customers and internal partners • Team-up with the AR team to ensure cash application is accurately done and on a timely manner; support issue resolutions when needed • Initiate legal actions against debtors who evade or refuse payment according to the terms and conditions.

Liaise with Legal department and/or external collection agencies where needed • Visit customers in the Milan showroom during markets and/or in their offices/selling locations • Act as a key business partner and contribute to the success of the company's strategy and results Experience, Skills & Knowledge Experience in Credit & Collection and/or Finance within an international environmentFluent in Italian and EnglishAcademic degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or equivalentExcellent verbal and written communication skillsResult orientated, resourceful and problem-solving attitudeStrong business acumen and customer orientedStrong analytical skills and attention to detailExcellent time management, prioritization and organizational skillsProficient user of Excel and SAP (or equivalent ERP)