Senior Credit Controller

Job Description – Senior Credit Controller 

Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology? 

At Molecular Devices, one of Danaher’s 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and we’re all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact.  

You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life. 

Join Molecular Devices and help drive scientific discovery for life science customers in academia, biotech, pharma, and government. Our automated and AI-enabled technology empowers researchers to tackle complex questions and gain deep insights, accelerating the development of safer, more effective therapeutics. As part of our team—rooted in collaboration, authenticity, and innovation—you’ll ultimately contribute to groundbreaking science that enhances lives globally and shapes a healthier future for all. 

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We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Credit Controller to join our European Finance team in Wokingham, UK. This role reports to the Senior Regional FP&A Manager and is responsible for managing customer credit risk, regularly reviewing and reporting on aged debt, drive cash collections and liaise with head office on debt and cash metrics.  You will also support the month end close process and liaise with both external and internal auditors to ensure compliance and accuracy. 

In this role, you will have the opportunity to: 

• Produce weekly and monthly reporting on debtor balances, cash forecasts and credit risk, including analysis of customer payment behaviour with recommendation for improvements.   

• Maintain robust credit management practices, ensuring compliance with policies and internal controls, and advising the commercial team on customer risk  

• Drive collection efforts to overdue accounts and implement recovery strategies and manage special billing situations such as credit adjustments, rebills and refunds; 

• Champion process improvements in credit and collections management by documenting procedures, training new team members, and providing support across the finance team; and 

• Build strong stakeholder relationships with both internal teams and external auditors, ensuring effective communication and collaboration  

The essential requirements of the job include: 

• Experience in accounts receivable within a fast-paced global environment ideally with a European customer base and/or within a US owned structure; 

• Strong stakeholder management skills and ability to collaborate across departments and with third parties;  

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; 

• Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities with a continuous improvement mindset; and  

• Advanced excel skills; experience in working with Oracle ERP systems preferable.