EMEA Credit Risk Analyst

Robert Half is looking for an EMEA Credit Risk Analyst to strengthen the Credit & Risk function for one of our clients.

Our client is a leading international organization operating across multiple countries within the distribution and industrial solutions sector. With a strong presence throughout EMEA, the business is investing heavily in process excellence, automation, and finance transformation initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

OVERDUE MANAGEMENT

• Oversee the collection of overdue accounts (including intercompany), ensuring timely action and resolution of disputes or payment issues.
• Define monthly collection targets for local finance teams.
• Implement initiatives to reduce DSO and overdue balances.
• Work closely with Sales and Legal teams to negotiate and formalize payment solutions.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant local and international credit-related regulations.
• Take a proactive approach in supporting local credit controllers to manage and recover outstanding debts.
• Organize monthly credit committee meetings with local Finance Managers/Credit Controllers.
• Support audit activities related to credit and collections.

CREDIT RISK MANAGEMENT

• Evaluate the creditworthiness of new and existing customers in line with company policies.
• Monitor the credit portfolio to identify risk exposures and report concerns to management.
• Approve or withhold the release of blocked sales orders due to overdue balances or credit limit breaches.
• Provide guidance and expertise to local credit managers.

POLICY & PROCESS DEVELOPMENT

• Review and improve the effectiveness of the credit control framework to strengthen profitability and minimize bad debt with a focus on simplification, digitalization, and continuous enhancement.
• Ensure adherence to internal controls, legal requirements, and industry standards.
• Design, document, and oversee local processes, working with regional teams to standardize procedures in line with Group standards.
• Participate in FIT/GAP analyses for M&A integration, ensuring correct adoption of OtC processes and delivering training where required.

STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT

• Build and maintain strong working relationships with local finance teams and other business stakeholders.
• Coordinate with external parties such as collection agencies and legal advisors when necessary.

REPORTING

• Prepare regular reports on overdue accounts and collection performance.
• Present risk and overdue management updates to the Regional OtC Lead.
• Provide regional insights on credit performance and collection results to management.

Your Profile

• Bachelor's degree in finance & accounting, business or a related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in credit management, collections or risk management roles.
• Strong knowledge of credit risk assessment, collections processes and legal aspects of bad debt recovery.
• Familiarity with AR accounting entries and analysis.
• Advanced computer skills in ERP systems, preferably in Dynamics D365.
• Proficient Excel knowledge, experience with PowerApps and PowerBi is a plus.
• Cultural awareness: to be able to work with different cultures and in multiple countries.
• Critical thinking skills needed to mitigate credit risk and maintain the credit control system.
• Good knowledge of English. Any other language is a plus.
• Solid understanding of local and international credit control laws and regulations.
• Willing to travel on occassion.

Compensation & Benefits

Our client offers a competitive compensation package aligned with the scope and visibility of this role, including:

• Competitive fixed salary based on experience and expertise (60-70K)
• Annual performance bonus
• 13th-month salary
• Company car with fuel/charging card
• Comprehensive group insurance
• Hospitalization insurance
• Meal vouchers
• Net expense allowance
• Eco vouchers
• Mobile phone package
• Generous holiday entitlement (30 days), including additional company leave days
• Hybrid working model with up to 2 days of remote work per week
• Flexible working environment with core business hours and autonomy in organizing your schedule

Interested in this role? Please let us know.

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