European Credit Controller

IPL Schoeller; Tamworth; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

IPL Schoeller is seeking an European Credit Controller to manage credit control and accounts receivable across Europe, partnering with finance, commercial teams and stakeholders to optimise cash flow and mitigate risk.

The role requires fluent French, 2+ years in credit control, and strong negotiation and ERP/IFS proficiency. You will drive process improvements while ensuring compliance and high-quality customer relationships across multiple European markets.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in Accounting and Credit Control.
• Fluent in French with excellent written and verbal communication.
• Proven end-to-end credit control and accounts receivable processes experience.
• Good working knowledge of credit law and debt recovery procedures.
• Previous people management or supervisory experience.
• Strong negotiation skills; able to handle challenging customer conversations professionally.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships across multiple countries.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and familiar with accounting and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Drive credit control and accounts receivable activities across Europe.
• Review and approve credit applications, credit limits, payment plans, provisions, and write-offs.
• Act as escalation point for complex credit, collections and customer issues.
• Monitor aged debt and AR performance; ensure timely collections.
• Build relationships with customers, commercial teams, finance and key stakeholders to resolve payment issues and mitigate risk.
• Oversee reconciliations, month-end activities, reporting, cash forecasting and audit support.
• Manage third-party credit information providers and maintain credit limits within IFS.
• Maximise use of Group securitisation facilities and liaise with Treasury and banks.
• Prepare and maintain credit control metrics and reports to support decisions.
• Drive continuous improvement of processes, controls and efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and confidentiality.

Skills

Fluent in French

Negotiation

Highly organised

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Stakeholder management

Multinational experience

Analytical skills

Accounts receivable processes

Tools

IFS

Job description

Who We Are

IPL Schoeller is a leading manufacturer of sustainable rigid packaging solutions serving a range of end market segments, including returnable transit packaging, consumer and industrial packaging, environmental containers and agricultural packaging. Following the merger of IPL Plastics and Schoeller Allibert on July 1, 2025, the company operates across North America and Europe, with approximately 4,100 employees and manufacturing sites across both regions. Sustainability, operational excellence and continuous improvement are central to our long-term success.

The role

As European Credit Controller, you will be responsible for managing the credit control and accounts receivable activities across the European business. You will work closely with customers, commercial teams, finance colleagues and internal stakeholders to ensure the timely collection of outstanding accounts, accurate cash forecasting and effective management of credit risk. The role will contribute to strong cash flow, reduced debtor days and high-quality customer relationships across multiple European markets.

Key Responsibilities

As European Credit Controller, you will be responsible for credit control and accounts receivable activities across France, Belgium, and the Netherlands, working closely with Lead Credit Controllers across Europe to minimise credit risk, optimise cash flow, reduce debtor days, and maintain strong customer relationships across multiple markets.

Job Overview & Key Accountabilities

• Partner with Lead Credit Controllers across France, Spain, Italy, Poland, DACH, Benelux, and North East Europe to drive credit performance and improve cash collection.
• Review and approve credit applications, credit limits, payment plans, bad debt provisions, and write-offs.
• Act as the escalation point for complex credit, collections, and customer account issues.
• Monitor aged debt and accounts receivable performance, ensuring timely collection of outstanding balances.
• Build effective relationships with customers, commercial teams, finance colleagues, and key stakeholders to resolve payment issues and mitigate risk.
• Oversee account reconciliations, month-end activities, reporting, cash forecasting, and audit support.
• Manage third-party credit information providers and ensure accurate maintenance of credit limits within IFS.
• Maximise utilisation of Group securitisation facilities and act as liaison between Treasury, banking partners, and regional credit teams.
• Prepare and maintain credit control metrics and reports to support effective decision-making.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance processes, controls, and operational efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, financial controls, and confidentiality requirements.
• Provide flexible support to the wider Finance and Commercial teams as required.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 2 years' experience in Accounting and Credit Control.
• Fluent in French, with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven experience managing end-to-end credit control and accounts receivable processes.
• Good working knowledge of credit law and debt recovery procedures.
• Previous people management or supervisory experience.
• Strong negotiation skills, with the ability to handle challenging customer conversations professionally and effectively.
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders across multiple countries.
• Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and familiar with accounting and ERP systems.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical skills, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

If you have experience in European credit control or accounts receivable and are looking for an opportunity to contribute to cash performance, customer relationships and financial excellence within a growing international organisation,