Job Description

The role is also a key stakeholder contact for European Credit Management between the regional business units & the outsource partner. The role will be a key contact in managing the relationships with internal and external customers, the EMEA Sales leadership team being a key stakeholder. The position is a key contributor to the credit risk strategy and will be accountable for devising credit policies and processes across Europe.

Our team pride themselves on the products and services they offer to the customer regardless of the function, that’s why we are recruiting an enthusiastic, results driven individual, team player, to join our team in an ever changing technology focused industry.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• To lead the European Credit Management team within both the Farnell organization and the BPO to achieve high performance standards. Accountable for reviewing & embedding key metrics to ensure the Outsource partner maximizes the cash collection and working capital positions across Europe.

• To ensure that all debtor ledgers are managed with appropriate attention to detail and in line with statutory and cultural requirements.

• To ensure that credit risk for Europe is managed appropriately and in line with company policy and potential credit risks are highlighted to senior management and mitigated where possible.

• Lead and drive the development of the European credit risk and collections strategy and policies and ensure that any changes are approved and then implemented/embedded into processes.

• Promote the Credit Management function and work closely with key stakeholders to establish effective and efficient relationships, whilst managing the financial risk to the business.

• Support within the business as the main point of contact on key third party supplier relationships; Data Interconnect, Bureau van Dijk, Creditsafe, Moreton Smith etc.

• Provide coaching to ensure that staff achieve the required standards of performance.

• Accountability for review & compliance of internal SOX controls.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Significant collections experience in a B2B environment. MCICM. Demonstrable ability to lead change and improvement. Experience of managing collections and risk across multi-currency ledgers. Proven experience of leading, motivating and managing a team. Ability to make high quality, commercially focused, credit decisions. Strong stakeholder relationship management experience. Ability to communicate confidently and persuasively at all levels. Knowledge of financial systems and MS packages. A background of high-volume, low-value accounts. Previous experience with outsource environment. Education: GCSE or equivalent (Preferred)