Credit Controller

Do You Want to Be Part of a Global Team Where Collaboration Drives Success?

Our Group Finance team is currently looking for a new Credit Controller, who will be a part of a great team, and be responsible for credit control for UK and the Nordic countries.

This role is reporting to Credit Control Team Leader, Group Finance and you will be part of our new office in Gdansk.

What will you be working with?

Credit control is not just about chasing payments — it’s about managing relationships. The ability to speak confidently with customers, negotiate solutions, and maintain professionalism even in difficult conversations is crucial to succeed in this role. Some of the tasks we will trust you with are:

Monitor and update credit limits

Update the daily cash position and collection file

Manage collection tools within our ERP systems

Prepare bi-weekly aging and bad‑debt reports

Prepare ad‑hoc reports related to credit control activities

Follow dunning procedures (statements, phone, email, etc.) and contact customers—including periodic visits with Sales—regarding outstanding payments

Participate in credit review meetings and coordinate periodic meetings with Sales

Support our GBS team in AR processes

Follow up with lawyers on ongoing legal cases

What are we Looking For?

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related field

Minimum 1 year of experience in a similar credit control role and 5+ years of experience in a finance department

Experience working in an international environment or corporate setting is an advantage

Good English skills (written and spoken), Other languages will be asset

Strong Excel skills

Who are you?

As a person, you are highly organised, accurate, and trustworthy, with a strong sense of responsibility and a customer-oriented mindset. You communicate clearly, negotiate confidently, and coordinate effectively across teams. You stay robust and focused under pressure, take initiative when challenges arise, and approach your work with a proactive, solution driven attitude.

What do we offer?

Hybrid working model (3 days from the office) and flexible working hours.

Private health care package (fully financed by the company).

Group insurance.

Annual bonus.

Benefits cafeteria with Multisport card co-financed.

Extra paid long holidays.

International and non-corporate work environment.

Access to Hempel Academy platform.

Christmas gifts.

Does This Sound Like a Match?

Click the ‘Apply for position’ button and submit your CV and application letter in English via our recruitment system.

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Credit Control Team Leader, Anna Lewkowicz on [email hidden — sign in]

Application due

2026-04-16

Seniority Level

Associate

Job Functions

Finance

Industry

Chemicals

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