Credit Controller

ph3Join us in protecting cash flow and supporting business performance across Northern Europe /h3 pAt URW, we create destinations where people come together to shop, work, socialise and connect. From some of Europe's most iconic retail and mixed-use destinations to the teams working behind the scenes, every role plays a part in delivering exceptional experiences for our customers, partners and communities. /p pWe're looking for a Dutch-speaking AR Specialist / Credit Controller to join our Northern Europe Finance Operations team. This is an opportunity to take ownership of a portfolio of tenant accounts across our Dutch assets, helping to protect cash flow, reduce financial risk and support commercial decision-making across the business. /p pIf you enjoy building relationships, solving problems and influencing outcomes, while working in a fast-paced international environment, we'd love to hear from you. /p h3About the Team /h3 pOur Northern Europe Finance Operations team supports the Netherlands, Denmark, Sweden and the UK across Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Accounting. /p pWith a team of 45 colleagues across the region, we play a critical role in ensuring strong financial performance, effective governance and excellent service to the business. Collaboration is at the heart of what we do, with teams working closely across countries to drive consistency, continuous improvement and operational excellence. /p h3What You'll Be Doing /h3 pAs AR Specialist / Credit Controller, you'll manage a portfolio of tenant accounts across our Dutch property portfolio and take ownership of debt collection and recovery activities. /p pKey responsibilities include: /p ul liManaging tenant accounts and maintaining accurate debt portfolios /li liDriving cash collection activity and reducing aged debt balances /li liLeading debt review meetings with business stakeholders /li liAssessing credit risk and recommending appropriate collection strategies /li liManaging insolvency cases and legal recovery processes /li liWorking with external debt collection agencies and legal partners /li liProducing debt analysis, reporting and actionable business insights /li liSupporting process improvement, governance and standardisation initiatives across the region /li liBuilding strong working relationships with commercial and finance stakeholders /li /ul h3You’ll Work Closely With /h3 ul liAsset Management /li liInvestment Management /li liLeasing teams /li liLegal teams /li liFinance Business Partners /li liProperty Management teams /li liDebt collection agencies and legal partners /li liTenants and tenant representatives /li /ul h3What Success Looks Like /h3 pWithin your first 12 months, you'll have: /p ul liReduced aged debt and improved cash collection performance /li liSuccessfully managed high-risk and insolvent tenant accountsBuilt trusted relationships across finance and commercial teams /li liConsistently applied debt governance and recovery processes /li liContributed to regional collaboration and continuous improvement initiatives across Northern Europe /li /ul h3What You’ll Bring /h3 ul liFluent Dutch and English language skills /li liExperience in Credit Control, Accounts Receivable or Order-to-Cash environments /li liKnowledge of Dutch debt collection and insolvency processes /li liStrong analytical and reporting capabilities /li liAdvanced Excel skills /li liExcellent communication and stakeholder management skills /li liConfidence to challenge, influence and make commercially sound decisions /li /ul h3Nice to Have /h3 ul liSAP or SAP S/4HANA experience /li liExperience using credit risk tools such as Dun Bradstreet /li liExperience within the real estate or property sector /li liExposure to regional or shared-service environments /li /ul h3What Great Looks Like /h3 pYou'll thrive in this role if you: /p ul liTake ownership and deliver results /li liBuild strong relationships across teams and countries /li liBalance customer service with effective risk management /li liCommunicate confidently and professionally /li liLook for opportunities to improve processes and ways of working /li liEnjoy collaborating across functions and supporting regional transformation /li /ul h3Why Join URW? /h3 pAt URW, you'll be part of a collaborative, international business where your work has a tangible impact on commercial performance and operational success. /p pWe offer the opportunity to work across multiple markets, build relationships with stakeholders throughout the business and contribute to the continuous evolution of our Northern Europe Finance Operations team. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr