Credit Analyst: Risk & Receivables Strategy

Briggs & Stratton; Wauwatosa (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Briggs & Stratton, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is seeking a Credit Analyst to assess credit risk and approve or decline credit limit requests for a diverse portfolio to maximize sales and cash flow.

You will analyze financial statements, credit bureau data, and other current financial information to make informed decisions, partnering with A/R and Sales to meet portfolio goals while mitigating bad debt risk and ensuring timely reviews.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting or related field OR equivalent education and experience.
• At least three years of experience in the credit or customer service field.
• Experience using finance and credit concepts including a basic understanding of commercial / consumer law.
• B2B and/or manufacturing experience preferred.
• Demonstrated experience with spreadsheet software - MS Excel and/or Google Sheets.
• Demonstrated experience with ERP system - SAP preferred.
• Ability to consult with internal and external customers to resolve complaints.
• Demonstrated analytical skills with the ability to identify and resolve problems.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to interact with diverse partners both internally and externally.
• Fluent in English and primary language used in area of responsibility and/or location.

Responsibilities

• Administering the credit granting function on new and existing customers for an assigned portfolio of domestic and/or international accounts.
• Analyzing and updating the customer credit file with credit bureau reports, financial statements and other data.
• Performing investigation and analysis of credit risk within established policies.
• Reviewing information for existing customers and ensuring periodic credit file reviews are done on time.
• Ensuring over limit requests are handled on time and in accordance with policy.
• Partnering with AR staff to achieve portfolio goals and mitigate bad debt risk.
• Keeping stakeholders informed of any problematic credit issues.
• Recommending write-offs or placements for collection as needed.
• Supporting credit management with routine administrative tasks and risk reviews.

Skills

Credit analysis

Financial statement analysis

Excel

Google Sheets

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting or related field

Equivalent education and experience

Tools

SAP

Job description

Briggs & Stratton, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is seeking a Credit Analyst to assess credit risk and approve or decline credit limit requests for a diverse portfolio to maximize sales and cash flow.

You will analyze financial statements, credit bureau data, and other current financial information to make informed decisions, partnering with A/R and Sales to meet portfolio goals while mitigating bad debt risk and ensuring timely reviews.