About this role
<div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Ready to take a fresh step in your career?</b></H2> </div><div><p style="margin-right:0.0cm;margin-left:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Home to iconic brands such as <strong><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Mentos, Chupa Chups, Frisk, Hollywood, and La Vosgienne</span></strong>, <strong>Perfetti Van Melle</strong> is a leading confectionery company and the market leader in the checkout confectionery category in <strong>France</strong>. Every day, millions of consumers around the world enjoy our products, making us the <strong><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">third-largest confectionery company globally and the second-largest in Europe</span></strong>.</span></p> <p style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Our colleagues in the <strong>Finance team</strong> are eager to team up with you to make sure everyone can enjoy our delicious freshmakers and sweets every day.</span></p> <p style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Credit Controller – France, Denmark & Switzerland</span></strong></p> <p style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Location:</span></strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> Paris, France<br><strong>Contract:</strong> Permanent, Full-Time<br><strong>Team:</strong> Part of the Finance department, reporting to the France Finance Manager</span></p> <p style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Where we need you:</span></strong></p> <p style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">The Finance team plays a critical role in supporting sustainable business growth while protecting the company’s financial health. As <strong>Credit Controller</strong>, you will be responsible for overseeing credit management, accounts receivable activities, and collections across France, Denmark, and Switzerland. You will partner closely with Sales, Finance, and external stakeholders to manage credit risk, optimize cash flow, and support continuous process improvement.</span></p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">Scope of the role:</H2> </div><div><p style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">The position supports three entities within the business:</span></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px" type="disc"> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Perfetti Van Melle France (60%)</span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Perfetti Van Melle Denmark (20%)</span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Perfetti Van Melle Switzerland (20%)</span></li> </ul> <p style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Travel requirement: approximately 5–10%.</span></p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Your core responsibilities at a glance:</b></H2> </div><div><ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px" type="disc"> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Define and maintain credit policies, procedures, and risk management practices.</span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Review and approve customer credit exposure, new customer accounts, and order-related credit decisions.</span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Perform external and internal credit assessments and monitor customer risk profiles.</span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Manage credit-related escalations and provide recommendations to support business growth while minimizing risk.</span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Oversee accounts receivable processes, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely reporting.</span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Lead collections activities for assigned customer portfolios and support the resolution of payment disputes.</span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Collaborate with commercial teams to balance customer service and risk management objectives.</span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Drive process standardization, harmonization, and automation initiatives, including RPA opportunities.</span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Prepare reporting and analysis related to customer accounts, collections performance, and credit exposure.</span></li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>The ingredients of Perfetti Van Melle – is this your flavor?</b></H2> </div><div><p style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">We are Taste Makers in Candy! As the third-largest confectionery company in the world – and the second in Europe – we’re on a journey to become the best in making candy. And we need great colleagues to make that happen.</span></p> <p style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt">What makes us unique:</span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px" type="disc"> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Empowering</span></strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> – Growth and development opportunities tailored to you.</span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Fun</span></strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> – A family-like culture, team events, and yes… a candy factory!</span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Innovation</span></strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> – Active engagement in topics like health, sustainability, and food safety.</span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Dynamic</span></strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> – With operations in 30+ countries and exciting new acquisitions, we’re constantly evolving.</span></li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">The ideal recipe for our new Credit Controller:</H2> </div><div><ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px" type="disc"> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.</span></strong></li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Minimum 3 years of experience in Accounting or Finance, with a strong focus on Credit Management in B2B sector.</span></strong></li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Experience with SAP systems is desirable. </span></strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt">(S/4HANA considered an advantage)</span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Fluent in French and English.</span></strong></li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, formulas, data analysis).</span></strong></li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Experience within a manufacturing or FMCG environment is considered an advantage.</span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Strong analytical skills and experience managing large volumes of financial data.</span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.</span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.</span></li> </ul> <p style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Want a taste of more?</span></strong></p> <p style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">If this role sounds like a sweet next step and you’re ready to elevate our Finance team, we’d love to meet you! At Perfetti Van Melle, we believe the strength of our team lies in diversity. We create a workplace where everyone feels welcome, respected, and empowered to grow.</span></p> <p style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Ready to shape the future of sweets? Apply now and help us create even more sweet moments!</span></strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> </span></p></div></div></div>