At Brenntag, we value collaboration, integrity, and innovation. In this role, you will have the opportunity to make a tangible impact on our financial processes and contribute to a culture that prioritizes efficiency and strong partnerships.
The Credit Control Specialist (Dutch speaking) plays a key role in managing customer credit risk and ensuring effective control of outstanding balances. The role combines operational leadership, credit risk expertise, and stakeholder management to support order fulfillment while minimizing bad debt exposure. By driving continuous improvements and developing the team, the position contributes to operational excellence and sustainable financial performance.
This role will be performed in a transition environment; experience in transition or migration projects is considered a strong asset.
Control and monitor outstanding balances, credit risks, and bad debt exposure in line with company policies and accounting standards
Lead and oversee daily credit control activities to ensure accurate and timely execution
Review and approve customer credit terms and assess ongoing credit risk exposure
Analyze and review monthly credit control metrics and KPIs to ensure data accuracy and performance monitoring
Ensure timely payment of debts and actively participate in the provision of doubtful debts
Work closely with Sales, Logistics, and Management to resolve credit issues and meet order release and shipping cut-off deadlines
Set team KPIs, monitor performance, and develop team members through coaching and guidance
Drive continuous process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and effectiveness
Ensure compliance with accounting principles, service levels, and internal controls
Manage escalations and communicate risks and issues to key stakeholders
proven experience in Credit Control, Accounting, or Accounts Receivable
Minimum 3 years of relevant professional experience
proven experience in a shared services environment
Advanced knowledge of ERP systems and MS Office tools
Excellent leadership, organizational, and analytical skills
Strong business partnering and stakeholder management capabilities
Mandatory hands-on experience in Credit Control (not limited to Cash Application or Collection)
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
Dutch speaking (Level B)
Work in an international environment within a market-leading company.
A real impact on business processes and shaping the growth strategy in Poland.
A high degree of independence, with the freedom to take initiatives and make decisions.
Flexible working hours – start your day anytime between 7:00 and 10:00 AM CET
Hybrid work model – enjoy 2 days of remote work per week
Private healthcare (Medicover) plus group life insurance
MyBenefit cafeteria platform, including Multisport card access
Continuous development support – free language courses and access to an e-learning platform to grow your skills
Employee Assistance Program – confidential psychological support whenever you need it
Performance-based annual bonus, along with additional occasional rewards
Attractive pension program and eyeglasses refund
Brenntag provides equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees of all backgrounds and identities to create a workplace where difference is valued because it forms a resilient and more innovative organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, race, religion or belief, parental and family status, or any other protected characteristic. We welcome applications from women, men and non-binary candidates of all ethnicities and socio-economic backgrounds.
Skills Required
- Proven experience in Credit Control, Accounting, or Accounts Receivable
- Minimum 3 years of relevant professional experience
- Proven experience in a shared services environment
- Advanced knowledge of ERP systems and MS Office tools
- Excellent leadership, organizational, and analytical skills
- Strong business partnering and stakeholder management capabilities
- Hands-on experience in Credit Control (not limited to Cash Application or Collection)
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
- Dutch speaking (Level B)
- Experience in transition or migration projects
What We Do
We are the global market leader in full-line range of chemical & ingredient products and value-added services. Our more than 17,500 employees provide tailor-made application, marketing and supply chain solutions. Our full-line portfolio comprises specialty and industrial chemicals and ingredients of a world-class supplier base. Building on our long-standing experience, unmatched global reach and local excellence, we work closely alongside our partners to make their business more successful. We operate a unique global network with about 600 locations in 72 countries.
