Senior Credit Controller

Group Services

Metsä Group is a successful forest industry group with roots in the Finnish forest - Our parent company is a cooperative of over 90,000 forest owners. Metsä Group’s Group Services employ some 1,000 professionals in finance, IT, sourcing and logistics, HR, technology, business process development, communications, law, and many other fields. Their task is to support Metsä Group and its Business Areas in implementing their strategy. Our specialists’ independent work is supported by a strongly networked workplace community.

We welcome people from diverse backgrounds and different stages of life. Metsä has space and opportunities for many kinds of talent, regardless of age, gender, ethnic background, sexual orientation, disability or other characteristics – Metsä is for all. Read more: metsagroup.com/metsaforall.

This recruitment is carried out anonymously.

We are looking for

SENIOR CREDIT CONTROLLER

for the Benelux, Middle East, and Africa regions and working with five other team members in Belgium, France, Italy, Spain, and Iberia. You will be part of a global team of over twenty, and the position comes with potential for growth into a leadership role.

What will you get to do?

Your key responsibilities are

• Credit Management: Oversee credit management for approximately 500 customers in the Benelux, Middle East, and Africa, reporting to the Regional Credit Manager.
• Risk Management: Manage credit risk, optimize customer payments, and ensure adherence to credit guidelines.
  • Credit Risk Analysis: Conduct customer and vendor credit risk analysis within the credit limit approval process and credit insurance.
  • Payment Management: Prevent late payments and follow up with customers on overdue accounts. Identify recurring issues causing late payments and propose solutions
  • Credit Checks: Review and act on credit checks that systematically block orders and deliveries.
  • Compliance: Execute “Know Your Customer” compliance checks.
  • Reporting: Provide credit risk and collections reports to stakeholders.
     
• Collaboration:
  • Work closely with Sales, Customer Service, Business Management, and Trade Finance teams.
  • Contribute to Credit Management Team’s continuous development of credit management within Metsä Group
     

What are we expecting of you?

We are seeking a highly motivated and results-driven professional with a solid understanding of international trade and payment instruments. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree and at least 5 years of relevant experience, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and a demonstrated ability to take initiative.

Key Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of relevant experience
• Solid understanding of international trade and payment instruments
• Highly organized with a keen attention to detail and the ability to prioritize tasks effectively
• Able to work independently and remotely, adapt under pressure, and respond with flexibility to changing circumstances
• Management potential with the capability to quickly learn new systems and procedures

Requirements:

• Fluency in English and French is mandatory; proficiency in one or more of Dutch, Arabic, Spanish, or Italian is highly valued
• Proficiency in MS Office; SAP S4 Hana experience is a plus
• Willingness to travel within the region and occasionally to other countries
• EU Work Permit required

The position is expected to be based in Central Western Europe with convenient transport links, and home office options are available for the right candidate.

Career in the new era at Metsä Group

At Metsä Group, you’ll work with professionals from many fields. Our atmosphere is open, and it’s easy for newcomers to fit in. We want to renew the business by striving for positive impacts on the environment and society. This means significant development opportunities and agile projects, competence development, and understanding the business. Our big company offers a wide range of career opportunities and many interesting challenges. 

Metsä Group has a responsible corporate culture that creates a safe working environment for all of us. We value good leadership and support for personal career development. We encourage you to display your competence and will provide you with opportunities to use it.

We offer an engaging, dynamic work environment within an internat