Are you a driven finance professional with a passion for systems and process improvement

Join Hempel as a Credit Team Leader and play a key role in driving financial efficiency improving operational processes and ensuring compliance with our global financial standards. This is a great opportunity to lead a high-performing team of Credit and Accounts Receivable professionals supporting Hempels ongoing growth journey.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage all Accounts Receivable (AR) activities including invoicing credit management payment applications and supporting global initiatives.

• Lead develop and mentor a high-performing AR team.

• Strengthen policies and procedures to ensure robust controls over credit issuance order releases collections and cash application.

• Identify and implement process improvements across AR functions leveraging technology to drive operational efficiency.

• Manage credit risk and optimize collection strategies to support revenue growth in line with Hempels policies.

• Develop and enhance AR reporting and performance metrics to support decision-making and monitor team effectiveness.

• Drive implementation of AR and Collections technology solutions.

• Maintain strong working relationships with Sales and Finance teams.

• Collaborate cross-functionally with Finance Sales Legal and Customer Care teams.

• Approve credit limits and authorize order releases in accordance with Hempel Finance policies.

• Resolve escalated financial and customer issues in a timely and professional manner.

What You Need to Succeed

• 57 years of experience in Accounts Receivable and Credit Management.

• Proven experience leading a credit and collections team of at least 8 people.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to collaborate across functions.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Demonstrated ownership initiative and accountability.

• Detail-oriented accurate and well-organized.

• Strong customer focus with a drive for continuous process improvement.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

• Experience working in a fast-paced dynamic environment.

• Systems experience with SAP and Microsoft Office applications.

Application and further information

To apply for this position please submit your application letter with a CV in English via our recruitment system by clicking the link Apply.

More about Hempel

At Hempel you are invited to join a team of dedicated individuals and become part of a global community with 7500 colleagues around the world.

We are committed to promoting a workplace that values unique backgrounds perspectives and talents. Creating an inclusive environment where each employee can bring their authentic selves to work is crucial for our success in shaping a brighter future with sustainable coating solutions.

We recognize that our journey must be persistent. We are dedicated to continually developing and improving our efforts and have a variety of programs and initiatives such as a global 16 weeks paid parental leave policy from day one Inclusive Leadership Training a Diversity Equity and Inclusion Council an internal Womens Network and mandatory Anti-Harassment Training. This is not a complete list but essential in ensuring that every employee feels the responsibility of protecting our inclusive culture by treating each other with respect.

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At Hempel youre welcomed to a global community of 7000 colleagues around the world. A workplace built on shared trust mutual respect and support for each other.

Were on a mission to double our impact. To succeed we need bright minds and team is why from day one your input ideas and initiative are not only welcomed but expected. In returnyou will enjoy great opportunities for development in a growing global company and be part of the solution by contributing to our global impact.

At Hempel we are committed to everyone feeling safe valued and treated equally in an environment where each employee can bring their authentic selves to work. We believe that inclusion is key to innovation and by bringing together the most diverse perspectives and talents we can achieve great things together.