Credit Manager
Smith+Nephew (company site, opens in a new tab)5+ yrsPuneOn-siteDirect career pageEst. 10–18 LPA
Posted 13h ago
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Job description
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About This Role
- Own and manage credit and collections operations across multiple geographic territories, aiming to meet target Day-Sales-Outstanding (DSO) and minimize bad debt.
- Design and implement governance structures and controls over credit limits, order releases, disputed balances, and collections strategy in collaboration with Finance and Collections Team Leads.
- Drive continuous improvement in credit management processes, including SOP reviews, team mentoring, and cross-functional coordination to resolve disputes and optimize cash flows.
Minimum Requirements
- Minimum 5 years experience in Credit Management and Collections.
- Strong credit control experience with proven success in Order-To-Cash cycle deliverables.
- Working knowledge of financial statements, credit risk ratios, and SAP FI/CO or comparable ERP systems.
- Fluency in English and Spanish; Portuguese language skills and accounting qualification are assets but not mandatory.
Ideal Candidate Profile
- Experienced in collaborating with cross-functional senior stakeholders to influence commercial outcomes and credit risk decisions.
- Operationally focused professional with a track record of managing credit limits, collections tactics, and governance in complex, multi-territory environments.
- Able to engage directly with key customers, including negotiation of payment plans and face-to-face interactions to improve collections and minimize bad debt exposure.