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