Credit and Collections Analyst with German and English

Bridgestone EMEA; Poznań; Hybrid; PLN 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive onboarding experience

Opportunities for development and mentorship

Corporate Social Responsibility activities

Dynamic work environment

Work/life effectiveness

Diverse and inclusive team

Job summary

A leading global tire manufacturer is seeking a Credit Analyst to support credit processes in Poznań. This role requires a Bachelor's or Master's degree and at least 2 years of relevant experience. Ideal candidates will be proficient in ERP systems, especially the SAP Sales Module, and have strong skills in Excel, PowerPoint, and Power BI. The position entails researching credit histories, managing accounts, and ensuring compliance while fostering collaboration within teams. A hybrid work model is offered with opportunities for growth and development.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in a Credit Analyst or similar role.
• Proficient in ERP systems and reporting tools.
• Languages: German C1 and English B2.

Responsibilities

• Research credit history and prepare credit reports for analysis.
• Apply credit lines and payment terms for accounts.
• Monitor and track outstanding balances.
• Follow up on overdue accounts.
• Identify solutions for challenging outstanding situations.
• Contribute to process improvements.
• Prepare reports to support decision-making.

Skills

Effective team player with strong communication skills

Proactive problem solver

Results-oriented mindset

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Agility

Courage

Ownership in line with company values

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Finance, Operations, or related field

Tools

SAP Sales Module

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Power BI

Job description

About Us

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. (BSAM), headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, and Bridgestone Europe, Middle East and Africa (BSEMEA), headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, operate collectively as a “Bridgestone West” strategic region. This region services the strategic business needs of teams across the Americas, Europe, Middle East and Africa. BSAM and BSEMEA are subsidiaries of Bridgestone Corporation, globally headquartered in Japan. Bridgestone and its subsidiaries develop, manufacture and market a wide range of Bridgestone, Firestone and associate brand products and solutions to address the needs of a broad range of customers and industries.

Position Snapshot

JobReq ID: 54896
Type of work: Hybrid
Type of contract: Open-ended/permanent
Full/Part Time: Full time
Location: Poznań, PL

About The Role

Job Purpose
You will support the Credit Manager and work within the Credit area. Your role will focus on administering and improving credit and collections processes, ensuring compliance, and maintaining strong collaboration with internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Research credit history and prepare credit reports for analysis
• Apply credit lines and payment terms for new customer and supplier accounts
• Monitor and maintain customer accounts, track outstanding balances, and prioritize collection activities
• Follow up on overdue accounts through letters, calls, and external debt collection services
• Proactively identify solutions for challenging outstanding situations
• Contribute to process improvements with an end-to-end mindset
• Prepare reports and provide insights to support decision-making

Qualifications & Experience Required

Education, Master, other certification:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Finance, Operations, or related field

Experience:

• Minimum 2 years in a Credit Analyst or similar role

Technical Skills:

• Experience with ERP systems (SAP Sales Module)
• Proficiency in MS Excel and PowerPoint
• Familiarity with Power BI for reporting and analytics

Languages Skills:

• German C1
• English B2

Soft/Behavioral Skills:

• Effective team player with strong communication skills
• Proactive problem solver with results-oriented mindset
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, matrix environment
• Demonstrates agility, courage, and ownership in line with company values

What We Offer

At Bridgestone, what really matters is fostering co-creation opportunities and empowering you to be creative and curious to make mobility safer, more efficient, and more sustainable for future generations. Whatever role you fill, when you represent Bridgestone, you are a valued teammate, and part of our larger mission to “Serve Society with Superior Quality.” We offer:

• A supportive and engaging onboarding experience to ensure a smooth transition into our team.
• The opportunity to develop and grow, through training and regular mentorship.
• Corporate Social Responsibility activities.
• A truly global, dynamic and challenging work environment.
• Agility and work/life effectiveness and your long-term well-being.
• A diverse and inclusive team.

We are committed to creating an inclusive culture that advances equity, embraces individuality, and helps our increasingly diverse teammates, customers, and communities thrive, by providing equal opportunities in employment. This means that all job applicants and members of staff will receive equal treatment and that we will not discriminate on grounds of gender, marital status, race, ethnicity, color, nationality, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, religion or age.