Credit Controller – Farnell Global

Farnell, an Avnet company, is a global high‑service distributor of technology products, services and solutions for electronic system design, maintenance and repair. With more than 80 years of experience, 47 localised websites and a dedicated team of over 3,500 employees, we provide every component you need to build the technology of tomorrow.

About the Role

As a Credit Controller you will be accountable for the day‑to‑day support of credit management and collections, maximising cash collection, minimising credit risk and maintaining audit standards for the business. You will protect and maximise the company’s investments through effective management of your own sales ledger, coordinate and drive outstanding collections and promote excellent customer service with a proactive and solution‑focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Support the business receivables by reviewing old balances on the accounts and investigating.
• Ensure that fraud risk, credit risk and trade compliance risks are effectively managed in accordance with business specifications, identify, monitor and communicate risks to stakeholders and take appropriate actions.
• Compile, analyse and interpret information to facilitate the approval of credit facilities or make onward recommendations.
• Recommend process improvements and support the credit management team with testing and rollout of new or changed processes.
• Ensure company compliance and audit requirements, including Credit Management Policy and DOAM, are met at all times.
• Review orders on hold and release where possible.
• Manage case queries for your allocated ledger, ensuring timely action or referral to relevant parties.
• Provide support to other Credit Control team members for incoming cases, held orders, absence cover and other ad‑hoc duties as required.

Qualifications

• Fluency in French (written and oral) and English.
• Experience in credit control within a B2B environment.
• Resilience and adaptability in a dynamic working environment.
• Experience with multiple currencies.
• Understanding of sales ledger processes and their business impact.
• Strong communication skills at all levels.
• Ability to prioritise workload and cover team members when needed.
• Good analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• IT literacy with experience in cloud‑based CRM platforms is an advantage.

Benefits

• Private medical care.
• Hybrid working: 3 days in office, 2 days remote.
• Meal allowance.
• Holiday allowance.
• 26 days of annual leave.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Avnet is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for this posted position, contact our Human Resources Service Center in your region: Americas applicants – hrnow@avnet.com, Asia applicants – hrnow.asia@avnet.com, EMEA applicants – hrnow.EMEA@avnet.eu.