Credit and Collection Specialist (f/m)

ABOUT THE JOB:

We are looking for a Credit and Collection Specialist to join our team! This role offers the unique opportunity to combine credit risk assessment and collection responsibilities with a focus on applying customer payments. By managing the entire process—from payment posting to reaching out to customers regarding overdue accounts — you will take full ownership and ensure a seamless workflow.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Posting and clearing customer payments, including complex, partial and adjusted payments

• Managing cash receipts accurately and on time, resolving cash application issues and reviewing customer statements

• Managing credit blocks on orders, customer activation

• Analyzing customer credit reports, assessing creditworthiness, and making recommendations on credit limits.

• Contacting customers to collect outstanding balances, resolving disputes, and negotiating payment plans,

• Coordinating collection, credit limit change etc.  for top customers

• Executing month-end all procedures and reporting alignment with process requirements and deadlines.

• Preparing reports on accounts receivable balances, collection activities, and other metrics related to credit and collections.

• Assisting in the establishment and implementation of credit and collections policies to maximize sales, improve collections of customer accounts receivables and reduce outstanding aged accounts receivable balances

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:

• English proficiency at a minimum B2+/C1 level

• Advanced knowledge of German is a plus

• Proficiency in MS Office; knowledge of SAP will be considered a strong asset

• At least 2 years of experience in credit assessment and/or AR, Finance

• Bachelor/master’s degree in finance is preferred but not a requirement

• Strong Excel skills, including VLOOKUP and Pivot Tables (minimum requirement), Power BI is an advantage

• Problem solving approach, excellent communication skills, attention to details

• Proactiveness and willingness to participate in projects and process improvement

WHAT YOU WILL GAIN:

• Salary range from 9 500 to 13 000 PLN gross – depending on experience

• Advancement opportunities in international team

• A total rewards package, that includes: private health insurance, life & accidental insurance

• Multisport package

• Meal Vouchers

• Company performance bonus program

• Work-life balance, semi-flexible working time

• PPK: Woodward offers payment to your PPK account up to 4% of your compensation depending on seniority

• Hybrid work model (2 days from the office per week)

• Relocation & Educational support