Credit and Collection Team Leader North America

Credit & Collections Team Leader North America

Location: Budapest Hungary (US Time Zone CST)
Workstyle: Hybrid

At Nilfisk were on a bold transformation journey moving from a product-oriented manufacturer to a customer-focused data-driven sales organization. Through innovation technology and smarter use of data were reshaping how we serve our customers.

Were looking for a Credit & Collections Team Leader to join us in Budapest and lead the North America Credit & Collections Team ensuring world-class performance across the order-to-cash cycle.

Your Impact

As Team Leader you will:

• Lead coach and mentor the Credit & Collections Team to ensure timely high-quality debt collection in line with business standards.

• Supervise and coordinate all activities related to overdue payments.

• Step in to support collection activities directly when needed.

• Track and resolve outstanding payment issues using standardized reports.

• Provide support and backup to the Credit Analyst.

• Develop implement and maintain systems procedures and policies for accounts receivable to ensure compliance with company standards.

• Set clear performance goals create and support development plans and drive your team to meet KPI targets.

• Deliver regular reports on collection performance to management.

• Actively monitor accounts to minimize bad debt.

• Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships across all business levels encouraging proactive collaboration.

• Take an active role in ad-hoc group projects to improve the order-to-cash process and lead process improvement initiatives.

What You Bring

• BA degree / equivalent in Finance Accounting or Business.

• 5 years experience in credit & collections.

• 5 years experience in a team leader/management role.

• Deep knowledge of credit and collection processes.

• Advanced skills in Excel.

• Hands-on experience with SAP Accounts Receivable module.

• (Bonus) Familiarity with Salesforce.

• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to make decisions independently even in complex situations.

• Excellent planning and organizational skills.

• Analytical mindset with a structured approach to challenges.

• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills.

• Fluent in English (any additional European language is an advantage).

• Detail-oriented accurate flexible and eager to learn with a continuous improvement mindset.

Why Us

At Nilfisk we know that amazing people make amazing companies. Youll join a culture built on freedom trust and a growth mindset. Here its OK to make mistakes as long as you learn from them. We encourage you to question ideas and speak your mind so we can find the best solutions together.

Perks of joining Nilfisk:

• Work in a dynamic multinational environment with Scandinavian Company Culture

• Trainings for your professional development

• Be part of a great enthusiastic and continuously growing team

• Attractive salary & connected package

• Home Office opportunity & flexible scheduling

• Cafeteria and other benefits:

  • Monthly gross 46000 HUF cafeteria

  • Free access to Tüske csarnok twice a week (gym or swimming)

  • Travel contribution for daily commute

  • Weekly massage at the HUB office

  • Onsite medical screening quarterly

  • WIGO carsharing service for daily commute

  • and much more!

If you are a proactive and detail-oriented professional looking for a challenging yet rewarding role we encourage you to apply. Join Nilfisk and make a difference in our journey towards a cleaner smarter future.

Lets create a cleaner future together