Group Credit Manager
Pubblicato il 07-10-2026 - Michael Page in Piacenza
Michael Page
The Group Credit Manager will report to the Group CFO and coordinate a team of approximately 20 people across different offices.
Key responsibilities:
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Develop, implement, and continuously improve the global credit policy, ensuring consistency across regions while considering local regulatory and commercial differences
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Assess and manage credit risk exposure for existing and prospective customers
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Oversee credit limit setting, monitoring, and review processes, in alignment with internal controls and business strategy
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Lead and coordinate global collections activities, working closely with regional finance teams to improve DSO and reduce b.d.
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Collaborate with commercial and legal teams to ensure customer contracts reflect sound credit terms and risk protection
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Provide regular reporting and analytics to senior leadership on credit performance, risk concentrations, and collections KPIs
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Manage relationships with external agencies including credit rating firms, insurance providers, and collections agencies
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Support M&A; activity with due diligence related to receivables and credit exposures
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Mentor and guide local credit controllers across various markets, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
The ideal candidate will have these characteristics:
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Degree in Economics or Law
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Approx.15-20 years of credit management experience within international companies
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Solid understanding of international credit risk assessment, trade finance, and collections practices
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Experience in a multi-country, multi-currency environment, ideally in the services sector
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Proven ability to drive credit strategy, manage stakeholders across departments and cultures, and lead change
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Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, combined with excellent communication and influencing capabilities - English language must be fluent, written and spoken
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Proficiency in credit risk tools and ERP systems (the compan