Credit and Trade finance manager

Credit and Trade finance manager


About us:


The Volvo Trucks brand has been built up over decades and enjoys a solid position worldwide. It is one of the world’s best known and respected brands within the commercial vehicle industry. It is associated with the core values quality, safety and environmental care. With Volvo Trucks you will be part of a global and diverse team. We work with passion, we trust each other and we embrace change to stay ahead. We make our customers win.


Business Control is a global staff function within Volvo Trucks and is responsible for financial planning and performance management. Scope includes financial targets and estimates, monthly management reports, performance dialogues as well as governance of financial policies and compliance. The function is also responsible for credit management including, credit governance, trade finance and supporting export financing activities.


Description


We are looking to hire for 10 months an experienced Credit and Trade finance manager to our Credit Management team in Volvo Trucks in Gothenburg. The position reports to the VP Credit Management.

Your key responsibilities will include:


Within a pre-defined geographical area, you will be a key contributor to the development of the business by providing support to the commercial team in the area of sales financing. This includes the following tasks but not limited to:
Creating value by proposing different financing schemes to importers end customers
Working closely with the markets to define needed credit limits and ensuring appropriate management of risk through the set-up of guarantees by using trade finance tools and credit insurance.
Keeping track of changes in local legislation with the help of the market and adapting financial set-ups accordingly
Coordinating interactions with delivery departments and commercial teams to ensure a smooth process and secure cash flow
Negotiating with banks
Supporting the markets with credit insurance : discussions with underwriters and claim process
Supporting markets to set-up credit processes in alignment with pre-defined credit rules and procedures
Making financial analysis and credit recommendations
Representing the credit function in various forums.

Who are you / qualifications?


We are looking for a candidate with strong interpersonal skills who has the ability to work both independently and in a team.


You have a university degree in Business Administration or similar and minimum of 2 years of credit & trade finance experience.


We will pay great importance to your personality and are looking for someone who is structured with strong analytical skills. You have a customer and business orientated mind- set and is used to work in a fast- paced environment. High proficiency in written and spoken English is a must. French is a plus.


For further information please contact:


Dominique Partridge, VP Credit Management, +46 73 9028208
Magnus Bengtsson, HR Business Partner, +46 739026285


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