Credit Professional Porto

Credit Professional
Porto
Porto, Porto District, Portugal

As the largest pureplay adhesives company in the world, H. B. Fuller’s (NYSE: FUL) innovative, functional coatings, adhesives and sealants enhance the quality, safety and performance of products people use every day. Founded in 1887, with 2023 revenue of $3. 5 billion, our mission to Connect What Matters is brought to life by more than 7, 000 global team members who collaborate with customers across more than 30 market segments in over 140 countries to develop highly specified solutions that enable customers to bring
- changing innovations to their end markets.

Position Overview:

The Credit Specialist is an excellent communicator who drives efficiency and loves teamwork. You will be working with key internal and external stakeholders to protect the financial position of our company through the timely collection of receivable balances and minimizing bad debt risk.

Who are we?

In Global Finance Services we thrive to embrace differences making sure everyone feels heard and valued. We believe that a rich tapestry of backgrounds, experiences, nationalities, and perspectives fuels innovation. We offer flexible career paths tailored to your strengths and aspirations. Our culture recognizes and supports everyone’s individual journey, fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone succeeds through a collaborative environment.

As a result, for the past 4 years H. B. Fuller has been recognized as one of the 'Best Companies to Work For' by Exame magazine.

What will YOU do?

1. Monitor accounts receivable aging and engage with customers developing strategies to optimize timely collections.
2. Troubleshoot any invoice discrepancies and process gaps in the order to cash cycle.
3. Establish strong network with key internal/external stakeholders, promoting quality partnership and process efficiency.
4. Assess order release based on aging conditions and credit limit while considering customer relationship and business potential.
5. Assess customer credit condition and assign risk ratings and credit limits within authority level or recommend limits that exceed authority.
6. Collaborate with sales and customers to mitigate marginal risk situations.
7. Work towards AR KPIs/Targets.
8. Participate in Accounts Receivable and Finance related process/performance improvement change.

Minimum Requirements:

1. College Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or other
   - related discipline.
2. SAP A/R System experience.
3. Knowledge of financial analysis and credit risk assessment.
4. 2 or more years of business office experience.
5. Accounts Receivable Experience.
6. Demonstrated English written & verbal communication skills; fluency in additional languages (German, French, Italian, Spanish, etc. ) would be an asset.
7. Ability to work independently and as a team member.
8. Business communication skills/experience contacting customers.
9. Intermediate Microsoft Office skills.

Preferred Requirements:

1. College Degree in Business, Finance or Accounting.
2. SAP A/R System experience.
3. Accounts Receivable Experience.