Credit Controller B2B

CMS Distribution; Kiltimagh; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

CMS Distribution in Ireland is seeking a proactive Credit Controller to manage outstanding balances and drive timely collections. You will analyse credit risk, liaise with internal teams and customers, and ensure policy-aligned credit limits are applied.

The role requires strong Excel skills and familiarity with SAP, Outlook, and debt-recovery processes. You will join a busy, target-driven team focused on protecting cash flow and supporting sales.

Qualifications

• Experience in credit control and debt collection.
• Strong analytical and numerical ability.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to collaborate with internal teams to meet targets.

Responsibilities

• Reduce overdue debtor balances on an ongoing basis in line with monthly targets
• Credit Risk analysis to include review and interpretation of credit reports
• Management of credit control general queries to agreed SLA’s
• Management of credit limits in line with credit policy & credit insurance policy guidelines
• Drive query resolution through close liaison with all other internal departments
• Proactive, effective communication with all customers
• Build excellent relationships with customers and account managers
• Facilitating credit card payments from customer with no agreed credit limits
• Posting and allocating payments
• Ad hoc duties as required to support the wider business

Skills

Excel skills

Credit control

Analytical mindset

Communication skills

Teamwork

Tools

SAP

Outlook

Job description

Job Purpose Summary

The aims of the Credit Management Services department are t he provision of professional Risk Management to maximise sales whilst protecting the business from unnecessary commercial risks and t he timely collection of balances owing to the company to maximise profits and fund future sales.

Role Responsibilities

• Reduce overdue debtor balances on an ongoing basis in line with monthly targets
• Credit Risk analysis to include review and interpretation of credit reports
• Management of credit control general queries to agreed SLA’s
• Management of credit limits in line with credit policy & credit insurance policy guidelines
• Drive query resolution through close liaison with all other internal departments
• Proactive, effective communication with all customers
• Build excellent relationships with customers and account managers
• Facilitating credit card payments from customer with no agreed credit limits
• Posting and allocating payments
• Ad hoc duties as required to support the wider business

Additional Responsibilities

• Intermediate Excel skills & good working knowledge of Outlook
• SAP competency preferred but not essential
• Problem solving skills, thinking outside the box is a prerequisite
• Excellent organisational skills
• Ability to multi-task and manage time effectively
• Accuracy and attention to detail are essential
• Excellent verbal and written skills
• Numerate with an ability to analyse data
• Ability to work as part of a hard working team to meet deadlines and targets

Key Traits

• Passion and drive to exceed expectations on a daily basis
• Personal Growth Mindset
• Ability to influence and negotiate
• Confidence and persistence

CMS believes that a diverse and inclusive workforce enriches and is integral to the success of our company. We value diverse opinions and perspectives, and therefore welcome candidates from all backgrounds including but not limited to, ethnicity, gender, age, nationality, culture, religious beliefs, sexual orientation and neuro-diversity.