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European Credit Controller

Employer
Mativ
Location
Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom
Salary
Competitive Salary
Closing date
Sep 14, 2024
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Job Role
Credit Control
Sector
Finance
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Description:

Mativ is actively searching for a Commercial (B2B) Credit Controller to join our team in the Ashton Office in Greater Manchester.

This position offers the opportunity to join a dynamic company in a highly visible Accounts Receivable and Credit Control role.

The role requires an energetic individual with strong business acumen, excellent operations skills and commercial credit experience (B2B).

The ideal candidate will be able to make and sustain a positive impact by optimising free cash flow and improve operational performance in the areas of AR and Credit.

In addition, they will also partner with business management to leverage customer credit information to promote company revenue and earnings growth.

Individuals with manufacturing experience will do well.



Responsibilities:


Specific responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

  • Data-Driven Strategies: Utilise data and analytics to assess credit risks and develop proactive strategies aligned with Mativ's corporate goals.
  • Client Relationships: Actively engage with customers and account teams to establish appropriate credit terms, fostering strong client relationships while minimising potential bad debt exposure.
  • Aged Receivables Management: Directly manage company aged receivables and accounts receivable write-offs, ensuring timely resolution.
  • Credit Strategy Enhancement: Continuously refine and enhance our credit strategy by leveraging industry best practices, aligning with sales initiatives, and facilitating the integration of newly acquired companies into our credit process.
  • Reporting: Regularly report outstanding aged accounts to the Head of Global Credit, providing valuable insights through customer analytics.
  • Collaboration: Collaborate with internal and external partner teams, including CFO, Controllers, Treasury, Sales, Service Delivery Managers, and Accounts Receivable team to optimize cash receipts, minimise AR aging, and reduce bad-debt exposure.
  • Collections: Ensure adherence to collection activities and proactively resolve related issues.


Qualifications:

  • French and German language skills, written and spoken
  • Advanced collections expertise, with the ability to convert accounts receivable into cash flow using various techniques.
  • Strong Commercial (B2B) Credit experience; Manufacturing experience is a plus.
  • Proficiency in financial analysis, including interpreting balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements, and notes to financials.
  • Familiarity with financial reporting sources such as D&B, Graydon, or Credit Risk Monitor.
  • Thorough understanding of Incoterms and related payment vehicles, including Letter of Credit and Cash Against Documents (CAD).
  • Excellent analytical skills and knowledge of collections, credit, accounting, and finance principles.
  • Adaptability in dynamic environments.
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills at all management levels.
  • Demonstrated ability to build positive and profitable global business relationships with customers.


Join Mativ's team and play a vital role in shaping our credit strategies, optimising cash flow, and contributing to our continued growth and success. If you're a proactive and experienced credit professional, we encourage you to apply and become part of our dynamic team.

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