* Attractive Salary - Aligned with your leadership experience
* Eastwood - Adelaide Free onsite parking -Hybrid one day a week work from home
* Leading well respected brand
We are partnering with Bridgestone to seek an experienced Credit/Collections Manager for one of Australia and New Zealand's most trusted brands.
Bridgestone is seeking an experienced Manager, Credit & Collections to drive credit strategy, strengthen people capability, and ensure best‑practice receivables management across their diverse Group of businesses.
About the Role:
As the Manager, Credit & Collection, you'll oversee Credit and Accounts Receivable operations across the Bridgestone Group.
This is a leadership role with real impact — you'll guide a dedicated credit team, build strong cross‑functional relationships, and ensure the protection of company investments through sound credit management and robust reporting.
* Lead, coach and develop a high‑performing credit team through guidance, mentoring and clear expectations.
* Build a culture of respect, accountability, continuous improvement and open communication.
* Manage end‑to‑end credit and AR processes across all business units.
* Partner with sales teams to manage customer accounts and debt exposure.
* Maintain & develop robust credit policies and risk controls.
* Oversee aged debtors, dispute resolution and timely collection outcomes.
* Approve credit applications and monitor credit risk.
* Manage accounts requiring legal recovery or external collection support.
* Build and maintain relationships with key customers, including travel for negotiations.
* Establish & safeguard securities provided by customers
* Deliver accurate and timely credit and AR reporting for the Group.
* Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual reports including DSO, bad debt provisioning and write‑offs.
* Conduct credit limit reviews
* Provide detailed account status reporting to sales channels and senior leadership.
* Compliance reporting
* Use data to identify trends, risks and opportunities for improvement.
* Drive process improvements and implement best practices.
About You:
You're a people‑focused leader who brings respect, empathy and professionalism to every interaction. You value honesty and openness, and you create an environment where your team feels supported, informed and empowered.
You're committed to continuous innovation and enjoy improving processes, systems and ways of working. You balance firmness with fairness, confidently navigating complex credit scenarios while maintaining strong relationships.
You're commercially minded, data‑driven and comfortable having clear, constructive conversations that support positive outcomes for both the business and our customers.
Qualifications & Experience:
* Ideally Degree or Diploma in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration.
* Certifications in Credit Management
* 5–7 years' experience in credit management or AR
* Proven success managing credit risk and collections at a national or group level.
* Experience leading and developing credit teams.
* Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP/Oracle), advanced Excel, Ideal if Onguard and Power BI experience
* Strong understanding of credit risk, securities management and compliance.
* A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with strong commercial acumen.
Why Bridgestone?
You'll join a respected, stable and well‑known organisation with a commitment to excellence, innovation and customer service. They offer a supportive environment, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to make a meaningful impact across the Group.
Apply Today. If you have any specific questions relating to this role, please contact Vanessa on or email