Credit Specialist (German Speaker)

H.B. Fuller; Mindelo; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

H.B. Fuller Portugal is seeking a Credit Specialist to manage customer portfolios across the accounts receivable cycle. The role emphasizes collections, credit assessment, order releases, and resolving invoice discrepancies, with close collaboration with Sales, Customer Service, and Finance.

You will assess creditworthiness, set risks and limits, and monitor AR KPIs to support overall AR performance within a globally connected organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related business discipline.
• 2+ years in a business office role with AR exposure and customer contact.
• Fluent in German and English, written and spoken, with strong communication.
• Experience with SAP S/4HANA or similar AR systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Monitor accounts receivable aging and follow up on overdue balances.
• Develop collection strategies to support timely payments.
• Investigate invoice discrepancies and order-to-cash gaps.
• Assess order releases based on aging, credit limits, and risk.
• Evaluate customer creditworthiness and assign risk ratings and limits.
• Collaborate with Sales and customers to mitigate credit risks.
• Monitor AR KPIs and support process improvements in Finance.

Skills

AR experience

Credit assessment

SAP S/4HANA

German language

English language

Customer communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Economics

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

As the largest pureplay adhesives company in the world, H.B. Fuller’s (NYSE: FUL) innovative, functional coatings, adhesives and sealants enhance the quality, safety and performance of products people use every day. Founded in 1887, with 2025 revenue of $3.5 billion, our mission to Connect What Matters is brought to life by more than 7,100 global team members who collaborate with customers across more than 30 market segments in 150 countries to develop highly specified solutions that enable customers to bring world-changing innovations to their end markets. Learn more at www.hbfuller.com.

H.B. Fuller Portugal is a strategically important site that combines manufacturing operations with a broad range of global and regional support functions, including Finance, HR, IT, Legal, Sourcing, Supply Chain, Sales, R&D, Customer Service, and Operations. Supporting multiple regions around the world, the site offers employees unique opportunities for international exposure, cross-functional collaboration, internal mobility, and continuous career development within a globally connected environment. This commitment to employee growth and workplace culture has earned H.B. Fuller recognition as a Great Place to Work®.

H.B. Fuller is looking for a Credit Specialist to manage a customer portfolio throughout the accounts receivable cycle. This role focuses on collections, credit assessment, order release management, and resolution of invoice discrepancies. You will collaborate closely with customers and internal teams, including Sales, Customer Service, and Finance, to support effective credit management and AR performance.

Primary Responsibilities

• Monitor accounts receivable aging and follow up on overdue balances.
• Develop collection strategies to support timely customer payments.
• Investigate invoice discrepancies and order-to-cash process gaps.
• Assess order releases based on aging, credit limits, and customer risk.
• Evaluate customer creditworthiness and assign risk ratings and credit limits.
• Partner with Sales and customers to mitigate credit risks.
• Monitor and contribute to AR KPIs and performance targets.
• Support Accounts Receivable and Finance process improvement initiatives.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor´s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related business discipline.
• At least 2 years of business office experience, including Accounts Receivable exposure.
• Professional proficiency in German and English, both written and verbal.
• Experience communicating directly with customers in a business environment.
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Preferred Requirements

• Experience with SAP S/4HANA or other Accounts Receivable systems.
• Professional proficiency in an additional language, such as French, Italian, or Spanish.
• Experience supporting credit assessment, collections, or order-to-cash processes.

H.B. Fuller is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and proud to have created a collaborative culture where employees around the world are seen, heard, and respected. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or marital status or status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected classification.

H.B. Fuller does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing firms. To conduct business with H.B. Fuller, a written service agreement must be executed by Human Resources prior to submitting any information relating to a potential candidate. Without a signed service agreement, H.B. Fuller shall not be obligated for payment of any fee or compensation.