Credit & Collections Analyst
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Credit & Collections Analyst managing EMEA credit risk, credit limits, and collections for Arclin, a global chemical manufacturer. Improving cash flow, DSO, and customer payment performance.
Responsibilities:
- Assess and quantify customer credit risk and credit limits for the EMEA region
- Maximize cash flow through proactive collections management
- Establish and enforce standardized credit risk assessment methodologies using financial analysis, external credit data, and behavioral payment analytics
- Approve and monitor customer credit limits, payment terms, and risk exposures with support from the Global Credit Manager
- Release orders on hold due to exceeding credit limits or past-due balances within parameters
- Partner with Sales and Commercial teams to evaluate customers and resolve payment issues
- Monitor and prioritize accounts and perform collection activities through email, phone calls, or customer portals
- Analyze aging and customer risk to prioritize collections, resolve overdue balances, and improve DSO
- Execute escalation processes including collections prioritization, dispute resolution, and order blocking
- Assist with A/R reporting, including DSO, aging, bad debt, and credit exposure metrics
- Use data analytics to identify trends, optimize customer segmentation, and improve decision-making
- Maintain compliance with local laws
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
- 2+ years of experience in credit, collections, or A/R management
- English fluency required
- Experience operating in a public company preferred
- Preferred hands-on experience with SAP or SAP S/4HANA credit or collections modules
- Knowledge of credit management/cash application platforms (e.g., BlackLine, HighRadius, or similar) preferred
- Strong analytical capabilities, including financial analysis and use of Excel, Power BI tools, and dashboards
- Basic understanding of global credit risk management, accounts receivable lifecycle and collections strategies, internal audit, compliance frameworks, working capital optimization, and cash flow management
- Ability to collaborate with and influence cross-functional stakeholders while balancing commercial objectives with risk discipline
- Process-oriented mindset focused on standardization and control
- Excellent communication and reporting skills
















