Credit Controll Manager CZ SK

pspan style=font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serifstrongContract: permanent/strong/span/pp /ppspan style=font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serifstrongIf you’ve worn a pair of glasses, we’ve already met./strong/span/ppbrspan style=font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serifWe are a global leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of ophthalmic lenses, frames, and sunglasses. We offer our industry stakeholders in over strong150 countries/strong access to a global platform of high-quality vision care products (such as the Essilor brand, with Varilux, Crizal, Eyezen, Stellest and Transitions), iconic brands that consumers love (such as Ray-Ban, Oakley, Persol, Oliver Peoples, Vogue Eyewear and Costa), as well as a network that offers consumers high-quality vision care and best-in-class shopping experiences (such as Sunglass Hut, LensCrafters, Salmoiraghi amp; Viganò and the GrandVision network), and leading e-commerce platforms./span/pp /ppspan style=font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serifJoin our global community of over strong190,000/strong strongdedicated/strong strongemployees/strong around the world in driving the transformation of the eyewear and eyecare industry./span/pp /ppspan style=font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serifuDiscover more by following us ona href=https://www.linkedin.com/company/essilorluxottica target=_blank rel=noopener LinkedIn/a! /u/span/pp /pp /ppspan style=font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serifstrongYour #FutureInSight with EssilorLuxottica/strong/span/ppspan style=font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serifAre you willing to pioneer new frontiers, foster inclusivity and collaboration, embrace agility, ignite passion, and make a positive impact on the world? Join us in redefining the boundaries of what’s possible./span/pp /ppstrongYour role:/strong/ppThe Credit Manager CZ amp; SK owns credit risk decision‑making across the Czech and Slovak markets, including credit limit approvals, order blocking and release, payment plans, and escalation of high‑risk cases in line with Credit Policy. The role balances risk control, cash optimization, and commercial support, while ensuring strong payment discipline and controlled exposure management. The position is responsible for the effective implementation of credit and collection policies, procedures, and standards across the region, and for driving continuous improvements in credit risk management, reporting, and operational processes. The Credit Manager directly leads and manages a team of Credit Controllers, ensuring workload allocation, execution discipline, performance management, and business continuity, and contributes to achieving cash flow, overdue, and DSO targets./pp#LI-IL1/ppstrongAreas of responsibilities and related tasks/strong/pp /ppuCredit Policy and Risk Management /u/pulliEnsures adherence to corporate and local credit policy and monitors application of credit limits and customer risk profiles./liliEnsures strict payment discipline, preventing rolling overdue behaviour and safeguarding new turnover, while driving structured reduction of legacy exposures./liliInvestigates and resolves credit risks and problem accounts, managing significant exposures, restructurings and disputes./liliReviews bad debts and proposes cases for recovery in collaboration with Credit Controllers./liliEnsures audit compliance (internal amp; external)/li/ulp /ppuReporting and Performance Monitoring /u/pulliOwns and reviews customer aging reports, driving prioritization and escalation actions on overdue buckets and ensuring timely resolution in line with credit policy./liliDevelops and maintains dashboards and management reports on aged debt, overdue, DSO, cash flow, credits processed, and provisions for losses./liliProduces accurate and timely credit performance analysis, variance commentary, and insights to support decision‑making and continuous improvement./liliPrepares credit‑related forecasts, exposure projections, and cash collection outlooks, supporting month‑end closings, budgeting, and business planning./li/ulp /ppuTeam Leadership and Development /u/pulliDirectly leads and manages a team of Credit Controllers, ensuring workload allocation, execution discipline, performance management, and business continuity./liliCoaches and develops the team, implements succession and substitution planning, and promotes consistent credit practices across CZ amp; SK./liliDrives process optimisation and system improvements where relevant, improving efficiency, accuracy, and compliance./liliParticipate in CEE initiatives; present to senior leadership; be ready to cover regional scope ad interim./li/ulp /ppuCollaboration, Stakeholder Management and Other/u/pulliBuilds effective relationships with internal departments (Finance, Sales, Customer Service) and external partners./liliActs as liaison with Corporate Credit and regional coordinators to ensure alignment./liliActs as a senior credit business partner to Sales and Finance leadership, influencing commercial decisions while balancing growth, risk, and cash objectives./li/ulp /ppstrongSkills and competencies  /strong/pulliUniversity degree in Economics, Finance, or related field./liliMinimum 6–8 years of experience in Credit Management, preferably in an international or matrix environment, with proven people leadership experience./liliProven people leadership experience and team development skills./liliExpertise in credit risk management and accounts receivable processes./liliAdvanced analytical and reporting capabilities./liliKnowledge of budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning./liliExcellent communication and negotiation skills./liliOrganisational skills and ability to manage priorities under pressure./liliOwns SAP credit management processes, including credit limits, blocking logic, approvals, and audit traceability./liliProficiency in MS Office and ERP systems./liliLanguages: Czech – native speaker; English – advanced (Slovak is a plus)./li/ulp /ppspan style=font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serifstrongOur Diversity, Equity and Inclusion commitment​/strong/span/pp /ppspan style=font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serifWe are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We celebrate diversity and provide equal opportunities to all, regardless of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic that makes us unique./span/p