Life Unlimited. At Smith+Nephew we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living.

Smith+Nephew is hiring Credit Manager with Spanish.

The Credit Controller is responsible for driving high-quality credit and collections processes across various regions, ensuring alignment with Smith+Nephew's strategic goals and control frameworks.

This role requires travel (5-25%) to engage with key customers and stakeholders. It focuses on minimizing bad debt exposure, enhancing governance structures, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet critical financial targets like Day-Sales-Outstanding.

In addition to optimizing operations, the Credit Controller plays a key role in fostering strong customer relationships and implementing continuous process improvements to ensure excellence in credit management.

What you will be doing?

Devise and manage the Credit Management and Collections Strategy, ensuring alignment with business goals

Collaborate closely with commercial teams and key distributor customers to drive performance

Set and monitor monthly collections targets in collaboration with Collections Team Leads and Finance Operations

Maintain and update the Global Credit Management timetable and third-party credit provider reports

Minimize DSO, aging, and write-offs through proactive management and process improvements

Work with cross-functional teams (Sales, Customer Service, Order Management) to resolve long-running disputes and root causes

Manage customer credit limits in line with business strategy, ensuring compliance with the Delegated Authority Matrix (DAM)

Monitor and approve Credit Notes and Order Releases, ensuring alignment with company policies and efficient approval processes

What will you need to be successful?

Minimum of bachelor’s degree in economics or finance preferably.

At least 5 years of experience in Credit Management and Collections

Strong credit control background with a proven track record in Order-To-Cash cycle deliverables

Experience in financial data analysis and developing proposals/solutions

Solid understanding of financial statements and key ratios for credit risk analysis

Proficiency in SAP FI/CO or other industry-standard ERP systems

Fluency in English and Spanish; Portuguese is an asset

At Smith+Nephew we offer

Inclusion, Diversity and Equity: Committed to Welcoming, Celebrating and Thriving on Diversity, Learn more about our Employee Inclusion Groups on our website 

Your Future: annual bonus, life insurance, company stock saving plan 

Work/Life Balance: paid volunteering hours, flexible approach 

Your Wellbeing: private health care with dental care package, multisport card/my benefit platform 

Flexibility: possibility of working in hybrid model 

Training: Hands-On, Team-Customized, subsidies for language classes, certifications and postgraduate studies 

Extra Perks: referral bonus, recognition program, mentoring program 

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