Credit Analyst
Jil Sander is hiring a Credit Analyst in Milan — manage credit portfolio, collections and SAP S/4HANA reporting for the luxury brand's Finance team.
Overview
Jil Sander is an international, design-led luxury fashion house renowned for its minimalist aesthetic, precision tailoring and high-quality materials. Headquartered in Milan, the brand operates within an artistic and craft-driven luxury ecosystem and is part of the OTB Fashion Group. Jil Sander combines technical innovation and artisanal savoir-faire across its womenswear, menswear and accessories collections.
Role & Responsibilities
- Monitor daily customer open positions, overdue balances and the overall credit portfolio performance.
- Execute collection activities (phone, email, certified mail) and manage client contacts independently to recover overdue receivables, coordinating with Sales.
- Record and reconcile incoming payments daily and maintain an accurate payments ledger.
- Set, update and monitor customer credit limits in line with internal policy, credit insurance guidelines and applicable regulations/sanctions.
- Block or release orders and deliveries per company procedures in coordination with Sales Management and Customer Service.
- Prepare and negotiate Letters of Credit and Cash Against Documents (CAD) transactions.
- Maintain a comprehensive archive of client communications, agreements and recovery activities.
- Produce periodic reports and KPIs (DSO, aging, exposure, collections performance) for Finance and Management.
- Support short-term financial planning by analysing variances against budget and interim forecasts.
- Work with Sales and Customer Service to resolve disputes, define repayment plans and accelerate cash collection.
- Coordinate with external legal counsel and recovery partners on formal collection procedures.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Economics or Legal Studies (or equivalent).
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in credit management, accounts receivable or collections.
- Proven experience preparing and negotiating Letters of Credit / CAD.
- Demonstrable data-handling skills with a strong focus on accuracy and confidentiality.
- Strong negotiation, problem-solving and stakeholder-management abilities.
- Capacity to manage seasonal workload peaks and prioritise effectively.
- Experience with SAP S/4HANA, Microsoft Excel and Power BI.
- Fluent written and spoken English.
Skills
Experience
At least three years of hands-on experience in credit management, collections or accounts receivable within a commercial environment, with direct involvement in payment reconciliation, credit limit setting, dispute resolution and liaison with legal or external recovery partners.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Economics or Legal Studies (or equivalent).
Culture
The company fosters a refined, design-driven workplace that values precision, craftsmanship and interdisciplinary collaboration. Teams operate in an international, creative luxury environment where commercial rigour and aesthetic sensitivity coexist.