KC Finance Credit Risk Manager

Kuehne + Nagel - Logistics Business; Philippines; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Kuehne+Nagel is seeking a Credit Risk Manager to oversee day-to-day credit risk operations within the Knowledge Center, focusing on minimizing bad debt across entities. You will develop risk strategies, review financial statements, and mentor a regional team to uphold high performance and compliance.

You will collaborate with Branch Managers, Area Controllers and Sales to align credit policies with business goals, while coordinating with insurers to secure coverage and mitigate risk.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree or Masters in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Economics or related field.
• Minimum 5 years as credit risk manager, understand end-to-end O2C processes, preferably in logistics.
• Proven track record in centralizing knowledge-based activities across multiple countries or region including change management with migration scope.
• Demonstrated experience leading teams and managing cross-functional relationships.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day financial operations related to credit risk management within the Knowledge Center.
• Develop and implement credit risk strategies aligned with company policies and financial goals.
• Monitor credit exposure across portfolios and provide risk mitigations.
• Lead and mentor a team of Credit Risk Analysts supporting regional entities.
• Collaborate with Branch Managers, Area Controllers and Sales to address credit concerns.
• Coordinate with credit insurance providers to manage coverage and continuity.
• Regularly review customer financials and provide management with risk insights.

Skills

Credit risk management

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

End-to-end O2C knowledge

Financial analysis

ERP systems proficient

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor degree or Masters in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Economics or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

It's more than a job

As a finance professional at Kuehne+Nagel, your work includes managing budgets, strategic planning, and overseeing financial operations. You also help make ordinary and special moments possible for people around the world. Because your financial diligence allows your colleagues across the company to stay focused on the core of their work, whether it's getting vital healthcare products to those who need them or fresh fruit to children playing in the park. Finance work at Kuehne+Nagel, means more than we imagine.

It's more than a job

As a finance professional at Kuehne+Nagel, your work includes managing budgets, strategic planning, and overseeing financial operations. You also help make ordinary and special moments possible for people around the world. Because your financial diligence allows your colleagues across the company to stay focused on the core of their work, whether it's getting vital healthcare products to those who need them or fresh fruit to children playing in the park. Finance work at Kuehne+Nagel, means more than we imagine.

Role

You will oversee the day-to-day financial operations related to credit risk management within the Knowledge Center, with a primary focus on minimizing bad debt across assigned entities. This role requires a deep understanding of credit risk management principles, strong analytical skills, and the ability to implement effective risk management strategies. Together with your team you will perform credit-granting decisions in line with internal competencies delegated to the Knowledge Center.

How you create impact

• Develop and implement credit risk strategies aligned with company policies & financial goals.
• Monitor and assess credit exposure across assigned portfolios, ensuring proactive risk mitigation
• Conduct in-depth financial reviews with customers, including analysis of financial statements & creditworthiness assessments.
• Evaluate and recommend credit limits, terms & conditions based on risk profiles & business potential.
• Lead and mentor a team of Credit Risk Analysts supporting regional entities, ensuring high performance & continuous development.
• Collaborate closely with Branch Managers, Area Controllers & Sales teams to address & elevate credit concerns effectively.
• Coordinate with credit insurance providers to secure & manage credit coverage for customer accounts.
• Serve as backup support for credit insurance coordination across all Asian entities, ensuring continuity and compliance.
• Regularly develop and analyze credit reports & customer financial statements to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Provide timely insights and responses to management regarding business health indicators, including risk alerts, credit limit adjustment & account suspensions.
• Ensure accurate business records and sound bookkeeping practices are maintained to support credit risk objectives.
• Work closely with Collections Teams to align on recovery strategies & customer engagement.
• Act as a key liaison between finance, operations, and commercial teams to ensure alignment on credit policies and customer strategies.

What we would like you to bring

• Candidate should be resilient and manage the complex business environments and multiple stakeholders.
• Bachelor degree or Masters’ in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Economics or a related field is required.
• Minimum 5 years as credit risk manager role, understand end to end O2C processes, preferably in logistics, supply chain, or a related industry.
• Proven track experience in centralizing of knowledge-based activities for multiple countries or region including change management with countries under migration scope
• Demonstrated experience leading teams of 5 years and managing cross-functional relationships.
• Project and Senior Stakeholder management skils
• Proficiency in financial analysis tools, ERP systems (and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Proven experience in fostering a high-performance culture with enthusiasm and accountability.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for engaging with internal stakeholders (e.g., Sales, Branch Managers, Area Controllers) and external customers.
• Skilled in conducting financial review calls and negotiating credit terms
• Strong judgment in escalating credit issues and recommending actions.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent follow-up skills required including time management.

What's in it for you

Logistics shapes everyday life - from the goods we consume to the healthcare we rely on. At Kuehne+Nagel, your work goes beyond logistics; it enables both ordinary and special moments in the lives of people around the world.

As a global leader with a strong heritage and a vision to move the world forward, we offer a safe, stable environment where your career can make a real difference. Whether we help deliver life-saving medicines, develop sustainable transportation solutions or support our local communities, your career will contribute to more than you can imagine.

Who we are

Logistics shapes everyday life - from the goods we consume to the healthcare we rely on. At Kuehne+Nagel, your work goes beyond logistics; it enables both ordinary and special moments in the lives of people around the world.

As a global leader with a strong heritage and a vision to move the world forward, we offer a safe, stable environment where your career can make a real difference. Whether we help deliver life-saving medicines, develop sustainable transportation solutions or support our local communities, your career will contribute to more than you can imagine.