Team Leader, Credit & collections

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.

DESCRIPTION:
As a Team Leader of Credit & Collections at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you will promote excellence in accounts receivable management while leading a collaborative team. You'll oversee daily operations to achieve key AR targets including cash collection, bad debt minimization, and overdue debt reduction while ensuring compliance with service level agreements. This role combines strategic financial management with people leadership, requiring someone who can build strong relationships across the organization while maintaining rigorous credit risk controls. You'll collaborate with multiple stakeholders including Customer Service, Commercial teams, and external partners to optimize cash flow and credit quality. This position offers the opportunity to make significant contributions while developing your leadership skills and financial expertise.

REQUIREMENTS:
• Advanced Degree, no prior experience required, or Bachelor's Degree plus 2 years of experience in accounts receivable or customer service
• Preferred Fields of Study: Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration
• Strong understanding of credit management, collections processes, and accounts receivable principles
• Fluent English language skills required
• Demonstrated ability to achieve KPIs and manage team performance metrics
• Advanced analytical skills for interpreting financial data, credit reports, and customer information
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills for working with internal/external stakeholders
• Proficiency in relevant software applications (SAP, Oracle, CForia, Microsoft Office)
• Experience with credit risk assessment and maintaining appropriate documentation
• Knowledge of relevant laws and regulations related to collections, bankruptcy, and credit management
• Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail
• Project management skills and ability to handle multiple priorities
• Experience working with both commercial and government customers preferred
• Proven track record of building and maintaining professional relationships
• Ability to implement process improvements and standardization initiatives
• Understanding of SOX compliance and internal controls