Credit Controller Belux: Drive Cash Flow & Risk

Puratos; Groot-Bijgaarden; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal vouchers

Insurance (group, dental and hospital)

13th and 14th month pay

Minimum 5 training days per year

Health & Wellbeing benefits

Ownership of responsibilities

Job summary

Puratos in Belgium seeks a Credit Controller Belux to safeguard financial health by ensuring effective credit management, healthy cash flow, and proactive risk mitigation. You will partner with Sales, Customer Service and Finance teams to optimize working capital while supporting profitable growth.

This role requires multilingual communication across Dutch, French and English, a solid 5-year track record in credit control, and experience with SAP/Excel within a multinational environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Finance or related field.
• At least 5 years in credit control or related finance role.
• Fluent in Dutch, French and English or comfortable in a multilingual environment.
• Experience with SAP, Excel, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong analytical, solution-oriented, and prioritization skills.
• Confident communicator and collaborative team player.

Responsibilities

• Manage credit and collection activities for the Belux region, ensuring timely payment collection and effective follow-up of outstanding receivables.
• Assess customer creditworthiness and support the definition and monitoring of appropriate credit limits.
• Monitor customer exposure and payment behaviour, identify risks proactively, and initiate collection actions where needed.
• Contribute to healthy cash flow performance by reducing overdue balances, minimizing doubtful debts, and supporting DSO improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and group guidelines, while maintaining accurate and reliable financial and ERP data.
• Support audits and financial reporting activities, ensuring high standards of accuracy and governance.
• Drive process improvements and digitalization initiatives that enhance efficiency, reporting quality, and data-driven decision-making.
• Build strong relationships with customers and internal stakeholders, acting as a constructive partner in resolving payment-related matters.

Skills

Analytical skills

Solution-oriented mindset

Prioritization

Confident communication

Collaborative team player

Continuous improvement mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field

Equivalent experience considered

Tools

SAP

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Puratos in Belgium seeks a Credit Controller Belux to safeguard financial health by ensuring effective credit management, healthy cash flow, and proactive risk mitigation. You will partner with Sales, Customer Service and Finance teams to optimize working capital while supporting profitable growth.

This role requires multilingual communication across Dutch, French and English, a solid 5-year track record in credit control, and experience with SAP/Excel within a multinational environment.