Credit Manager

Hydro Global Business Services (GBS) is an organizational area that operates as an internal service provider for the Hydro group.
Its ultimate purpose is to deliver relevant IT, financial and HR business services to all business areas within the company.
Role purpose The purpose of this position is to manage Hydro’s investment of the trade accounts receivable which will include minimizing credit risk while supporting profitable growth, control DSO, support sales growth with credit and financial tools tailored for the geographic area and customer portfolio.
This position helps to ensure the Corporation’s cash flow objectives are consistently met.
You will work on Ensure and optimize collaboration with business partners, controllers Frequent customer visit and collaboration with the customers Active participation and input in conference calls and meetings Control and reduce risk of receivables, minimize working capital and bad debt Coordinate / manage routine and special collection activities such as RIBA, direct debit, drafts, promissory notes, bill of exchange, documentary credit collection, etc Ensure all Collection Specialists are properly trained, mentored and coached in collection specific issues and processes Manage, coordinate collection, documentary collection and account reconciliation activities of assigned portfolio Define, supervise and control all credit, standard and non-standard collection related processes Analyze trends within the portfolio, develop and execute plans to drive continuous AR & Working Capital improvement.
Monitor all the payments and bad debts.
Assisting with audits as necessary Testing and participation in projects Adherence to with internal and external compliance regulations Requirements Bachelor’s / Masters’s degree ( Economics, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Commercial or a related field) is preferred At least 3- 5 years’ working experience in Sales, Commercial, Accounting or Finance field Strong Italian and Spanish language knowledge is required Good command of English knowledge, able to communicate orally and in writing effectively Excellent communication, organizational and negotiation skills Able to perform frequent customer visits locally Knowledge of local commercial and market trends is advantage Driving license What we offer you Working at the world’s only fully integrated aluminum and leading renewable energy company Diverse, global teams Flexible work environment including home office options We provide you the freedom to be creative and to learn from experts Career growth opportunities, with potential for new certifications Attractive benefit package Applications from severely disabled and equally disabled people will be considered with equal suitability.