Credit Control Team Leader

• 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 Hempel’s 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.

• 5–7 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.

At Hempel, you are invited to join a team of dedicated individuals and become part of a global community with 7,500 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 Women’s 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, you’re welcomed to a global community of +7000 colleagues around the world. A workplace built on shared trust, mutual respect and support for each other. 

We’re on a mission to double our impact. To succeed, we need bright minds and team players. Which is why, from day one, your input, ideas and initiative are not only welcomed, but expected. In return, you 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.