Hybrid AR & Cash Collections Analyst - Lead & Optimize

Airbus; Łódź; Hybrid; PLN 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Group life insurance

MyBenefit cafeteria

Multisport card

Language courses

E-learning access

Employee Assistance Program

Performance bonus

Pension program

Eyeglasses refund

Job summary

Brenntag in Łódź, Poland, is seeking a Finance Collections Lead to strengthen cash collection, AR accuracy, and process controls within a hybrid, city-center office. The role involves hands-on collections in a shared services setting, with English and Dutch language requirements and a focus on continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate has a Finance/Accounting degree, 3+ years in collections/AR, ERP and MS Office proficiency, and strong leadership to coach the team in a multilingual,

Qualifications

• Education degree in Finance, Accounting, or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in Collections, Accounts Receivable.
• Experience in Accounting.
• Experience in a shared services environment.
• Advanced knowledge of ERP systems and MS Office tools.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Mandatory hands-on experience in Collections (not limited to Cash Application or Credit Control).
• Experience in transition or migration projects is a strong asset.
• Experience in accounting is considered an advantage.
• Good verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Dutch speaking (Level C).

Responsibilities

• Control and ensure that collection processes are performed in compliance with company policies, procedures, and service level agreements.
• Lead daily collection operations to ensure timely and accurate cash collection and up-to-date AR balances.
• Oversee and manage receivable portfolios, ensuring past‑due balances remain within agreed targets.
• Handle complex and escalated customer disputes and payment issues.
• Contribute to and propose improvements to the doubtful debt provisioning process.
• Review and analyze scheduled and ad-hoc financial and performance reports.
• Monitor and drive collection KPIs such as collection rate, past‑due accounts, and cycle time.
• Manage stakeholder expectations and ensure high‑quality, timely service delivery.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, company policies, and service levels.
• Drive and support continuous improvement initiatives for increased process efficiency.
• Provide coaching, guidance, and operational direction to team members.

Skills

Dutch language

English communication

Leadership

Analytical skills

ERP systems

MS Office

Collections/Accounts Receivable

Shared services

Transition projects

Education

Finance or Accounting degree

Tools

ERP systems

MS Office

Job description

Brenntag in Łódź, Poland, is seeking a Finance Collections Lead to strengthen cash collection, AR accuracy, and process controls within a hybrid, city-center office. The role involves hands-on collections in a shared services setting, with English and Dutch language requirements and a focus on continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate has a Finance/Accounting degree, 3+ years in collections/AR, ERP and MS Office proficiency, and strong leadership to coach the team in a multilingual,