Credit Controller with German and English

Bridgestone EMEA; Poznań; Hybrid; PLN 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive onboarding experience

Opportunities for development and training

Diverse and inclusive team

CSR activities

Job summary

A leading global corporation in Poznań is seeking a Credit Control Specialist to manage credit processes and safeguard liquidity. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Business Administration and 2-4 years of experience in credit control. Responsibilities include performing credit assessments, monitoring overdue receivables, and preparing financial reports. This full-time role offers a hybrid work model and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years in credit control or related area required.
• Proven experience in balance sheet analysis and credit assessment.
• Strong IT skills in MS Office and SAP S/4 HANA; ability to prepare reports and analyze KPIs.

Responsibilities

• Perform credit assessments based on financial reports.
• Monitor overdue receivables and manage dunning procedures.
• Prepare monthly financial closing and KPI reports.
• Coordinate with trade credit insurers and debt collection services.
• Prepare monthly financial closings and KPI reports.
• Interface with Shared Service Centre for postings and master data creation.
• Prepare audit-relevant information and support credit audits.

Skills

Credit assessment

Balance sheet analysis

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Customer service orientation

Education

Degree in Business Administration

Tools

MS Office

SAP S/4 HANA

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: 54900
• Type of work: Hybrid
• Type of contract: Open-ended/permanent
• Full/Part Time: Full time
• Location: Poznań, PL

About The Role

You will be responsible for managing credit control processes to safeguard liquidity and minimize financial risk. This includes credit assessments, monitoring overdue receivables, managing credit limits, and ensuring compliance with internal policies and audit requirements. You will act as a key liaison between internal departments, trade credit insurers, and debt collection services.

Responsibilities

• Perform credit assessments based on financial reports, disclosures, and internal data
• Determine and allocate credit limits and payment terms; review and adjust regularly
• Monitor overdue receivables and manage dunning procedures
• Release blocked orders and ensure liquidity through early repayment
• Cooperate with trade credit insurance and debt collection services
• Process insolvent customers and manage related documentation
• Prepare monthly financial closing and KPI reports
• Act as central information point for customer changes across departments
• Interface with Shared Service Centre for payment postings and master data creation
• Prepare audit-relevant information and support credit audits

Qualifications & Experience Required

Education, Master, other certification:

• Degree in Business Administration or comparable field

Experience:

• 2-4 years of professional experience in credit control or related area
• Proven experience in balance sheet analysis and credit assessment

Technical Skills:

• Strong IT skills in MS Office and SAP S/4 HANA (FI, SD, BW)
• Ability to prepare reports and analyze KPIs

Languages Skills:

• German C1
• English B2

Soft/Behavioral Skills:

• Strong analytical skills and ability to manage complex processes
• Excellent communication and customer service orientation
• Ability to work independently and in a team
• Goal‑oriented and detail‑focused approach

What 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 create an even more 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.