Lead Credit & Collections Specialist

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.

DESCRIPTION:
Join our Finance team as a Lead Credit & Collections Specialist at Thermo Fisher Scientific, where you'll contribute to managing credit exposure and collections for our organization. You'll analyze customer portfolios, conduct risk assessments, and implement process improvements while collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve organizational goals. This position offers excellent opportunities to develop your expertise in credit management while contributing to our mission of enabling customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer.

Working with analytical tools and multiple ERP systems, you'll manage customer accounts, conduct financial analyses, and implement credit policies to optimize cash flow and minimize risk. You'll serve as a subject matter expert, providing guidance to team members while maintaining strong relationships with customers and internal stakeholders. Your analytical mindset and customer-focused approach will be essential in supporting collection efficiency, meeting KPIs, and contributing to continuous process improvement initiatives.

REQUIREMENTS:
• Advanced Degree with no prior experience, or Bachelor's Degree plus 2 years of experience in credit analysis, collections, or related finance role
• Preferred Fields of Study: Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
• Advanced university coursework or equivalent professional certifications preferred
• Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards, or similar)
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience with credit management tools (Cforia, GetPaid) preferred
• B2+ English proficiency with excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Experience in shared services environment preferred
• Demonstrated ability to manage customer portfolios and resolve escalations
• Comprehensive knowledge of credit control policies and procedures
• Effective negotiation and relationship-building skills
• Ability to work independently and prioritize multiple tasks
• Detail-oriented with high accuracy in financial analysis and reporting
• Experience with process improvement methodologies
• Demonstrated success in meeting collection targets and KPIs
• Customer-centric mindset with professional demeanor
• Ability to collaborate effectively across teams and functions
• Commitment to continuous learning and process optimization

Welcome

Thank you for your interest as you consider starting a new career journey with us. As the world leader in serving science, our colleagues develop critical solutions through innovation—and build rewarding careers. Discover their extraordinary stories and connection to our Mission to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Their work is a story of purpose. What story will you tell?

About Us

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue of more than $40 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving complex analytical challenges, increasing productivity in their laboratories, improving patient health through diagnostics or the development and manufacture of life-changing therapies, we are here to support them. Our global team delivers an unrivaled combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon and PPD.

Accessibility/Disability Access

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

EEO

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, veteran status, age or disability status.