Credit Control Specialist

Pernod Ricard is Conviviality

We are Créateurs de convivialité. Conviviality is what makes us unique.

It's a key part of our culture as a Company and is something that people can truly understand and experience once they join Pernod Ricard. When working on our refreshed EVP, we wanted to make sure to capture this essence and incorporate it into our storytelling going forward, to proclaim it: “Conviviality, it’s our thing.”

Location: Istanbul, Türkiye

Department: Finance

ROLE PURPOSE

The Credit Control Specialist plays a key role in ensuring a healthy cash flow and effective credit risk management across all sales channels. This position is responsible for executing end-to-end credit control processes, driving timely and accurate reporting, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives within the Finance function.

With a strong focus on analytical capability, stakeholder collaboration, and disciplined execution, the role contributes directly to sustainable business performance and customer financial governance.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Monitor customer payment behaviors and expectations in line with market dynamics, ensuring alignment with Pernod Ricard Türkiye’s credit policies and business processes
• Monitor customer payment behaviour and expectations in line with market dynamics, ensuring full alignment with Pernod Ricard Türkiye credit policies and internal business processes.
• Prepare customer-level financial analyses, including profitability insights, performance KPIs, DSO tracking, and Credit Control dashboards.
• Manage end-to-end collection processes across all sales channels, ensuring systematic follow-up, accurate reporting, and timely escalation when needed.
• Operate Credit Control operational processes; perform daily matching/clearing activities and ensure accuracy and integrity of records.
• Track channel-based credit risks as well as guarantee and collateral structures; define and implement actions to reduce exposure.
• Support distributor financial analysis processes; coordinate action plans with relevant internal stakeholders and follow up on execution.
• Support Cash Management and Payment Systems operations, ensuring accurate and timely integration into financial systems.
• Produce regular Credit Control reports, translating insights into concrete follow-up actions and business recommendations.
• Actively contribute to process and system improvement initiatives within Credit Control and the wider Finance organisation.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS (SKILL-BASED PROFILE)

We are looking for a professional who demonstrates strong capability across the following areas:

Core Technical Skills

• Advanced Excel and reporting skills (formulas, pivots, financial analysis)
• Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP preferred); experience in digital transformation or system transition projects is a plus
• Knowledge of BI and reporting tools is an asset

Professional Competencies

• Strong analytical thinking and structured problem-solving ability
• High attention to detail, with a disciplined and process-oriented mindset
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills across Finance and Commercial teams
• Solution-driven approach with the ability to prioritize and act with ownership

Collaboration & Mindset

• Team-oriented, proactive, and committed to continuous improvement
• Motivated to contribute to business development through financial governance

REQUIREMENTS

Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, or related fields (Master’s degree is a plus)

Experience:
Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in Credit Control, Accounts Receivable, or Finance Operations
(FMCG experience is considered a strong advantage)

WHY JOIN PERNOD RICARD TÜRKİYE?

At Pernod Ricard, we celebrate conviviality and believe in building a responsible and sustainable future together. This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic finance organization where financial discipline, business partnership, and continuous improvement are key drivers of success.

Where Conviviality is at work?

Collective Spirit: Conviviality is in our DNA and connects us beyond borders. The more diverse we are, the better we are at shaping the future of our industry. At our table, we have fun and bring a performance mindset to our work. We feel proud to continue the legacy of our group and iconic brands.

Craft Your Path: Our people enjoy coming together and transforming obstacles into opportunities. Everyone is empowered to do their best work and we nurture an enthusiasm for innovation and growth. Here, you will own your career and have access to unique opportunities to craft the path you want to take.

Cultivate The Future: We’re a business with a soul. We care deeply about each other, our communities and our planet. We cherish the land where our products are grown and are committed to bringing good times from a good place. Being responsible in a safe and sustainable way is at the core of everything we do.

Building a Workplace of Inclusion

In line with the Group’s core values, all recruitment processes are guided by the PR Leadership Attributes and the technical skills required for the role, ensuring fairness and eliminating any potential bias in candidate evaluation.

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