Credit Analyst

Freshfields; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global law firm in London seeks a Credit Analyst to join their Commercial Finance Team. This role involves managing credit exposure, leading collection activities, and supporting key financial decisions. Ideal candidates possess credit control experience and strong Excel skills. The firm supports a hybrid working model and fosters a culture of collaboration and professional growth.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative work culture

Learning resources

Qualifications

• Experience in a credit control environment, preferably in the legal sector.
• Ability to set and monitor credit limits.
• Proactive and team-oriented mindset.

Responsibilities

• Manage credit exposure and drive collections.
• Lead collection activities to build client relationships.
• Resolve queries and support billing processes.

Skills

Credit control experience

Strong Excel skills

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Tools

Bureau van Dijk

3E

eBilling portals

Job description

Are you a confident, detail-oriented professional with a passion for financial control and client engagement? We're looking for a Credit Analyst to join our Commercial Finance Team, part of our inclusive and collaborative Global Finance function.

In this role, you'll play a key part in managing credit exposure, driving collections, and supporting strategic financial decisions. You'll work closely with internal teams and clients, using your analytical skills and relationship-building abilities to make a real impact.

What You'll Do:

• Set and monitor credit limits using tools like Bureau van Dijk and 3E

• Lead collection activities and build strong client relationships

• Resolve queries and support billing and e-billing processes

• Monitor and manage bad debt and write-offs

• Collaborate across teams to improve financial performance

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience in a credit control environment (legal sector experience a plus)

• Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs)

• Experience with 3E and eBilling portals

• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills

• A proactive, team-oriented mindset

What We Offer:

• A truly global, inclusive finance team

• Opportunities for professional development and career growth

• A culture of belonging, collaboration and respect

• Hybrid working for better work-life balance

• Access to learning resources and mentoring

• A supportive environment where your voice matters

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and identities. If you're ready to grow your career in a dynamic, people-centred environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Inclusion

Freshfields is an equal opportunities employer and all applications received by the firm will be considered by the firm on the basis of their merit alone and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of background. All offers of employment will be conditional on the candidate having/securing the right to work in the UK and providing the firm with evidence of that right (as required by the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006) prior to employment commencing.

Freshfields is a Ban the Box employer.We ask applicants to disclose criminal convictions only when a conditional job offer is made. A conviction does not automatically lead to withdrawal of the offer: we make decisions on a case by case basis and take a number of factors into account (eg the role you are applying for and the circumstances of the offence).You would have the opportunity to discuss the matter with us before we make a decision.