Collections Analyst

Finance

Entry Level

Entry Barrier

5/10

Brand Value

6/10

Switchability

8/10

Stress Level

Medium

Work Hours

48-55

Future Proof

8/10

Inside the Role

The Mission

Manages collections, follows up on receivables, and ensures timely payments

Commercial Value

"Companies hire Collections Analysts to maintain financial records and support financial decisions"

Key Responsibilities

  • • Follow up on payments
  • • Manage collections
  • • Negotiate payment terms
  • • Track receivables
  • • Handle collection calls
  • • Maintain collection records
  • • Report on collections

Performance Metrics (KPIs)

  • → Collection Rate
  • → Days Sales Outstanding
  • → Recovery Rate
  • → Customer Retention

Suitability Fit

Perfect If

Enjoy working in a team environment
Have good communication skills
Are organized and detail-oriented

Avoid If

Dislike structured work
Prefer working alone
Want complete flexibility

Hiring Giants

TCS Infosys Wipro HCL Tech Mahindra

Career Trajectory

Growth and compensation roadmap

Difficulty7/10

Entry • 0-2Y

Collections Analyst

Est. Compensation

₹3.5 - 5.0

Mid • 3-5Y

Senior Collections Analyst

Est. Compensation

₹5.5 - 8.5

Senior • 6-10Y

Collections Manager

Est. Compensation

₹9.0 - 14.0

Lead • 10+Y

Director - Finance

Est. Compensation

₹18.0 - 30.0