A prestigious private hospital in London is seeking an experienced Credit Manager to join their finance team on a 6‑month contract.
This is a key role responsible for overseeing the credit control function, ensuring efficient debt recovery processes, and safeguarding the hospital’s financial health.
It will be a hybrid role, with 2 days per week required on-site
Responsibilities:
1. Lead and manage the credit control function, driving efficient and effective debt recovery
2. Develop and implement credit policies and procedures to improve cash flow and reduce aged debt
3. Monitor and manage the debtor ledger, ensuring accurate allocation of cash and timely collections
4. Build and maintain strong relationships with private patients, insurers, and corporate health partners
5. Produce regular aged debt reports, with a focus on reducing debts over 60 days old
6. Set up customers on Direct Debit and manage payment plans
Requirements:
7. Proven experience in credit control, with at least 2 years in a managerial role
8. Immediate Availability to start a new role
9. Background in healthcare or private hospital settings, with experience handling private patient and insurance company debt
10. Strong leadership and team management skills
11. Excellent communication and negotiation abilities
12. Ability to produce detailed aged debt reports and implement effective debt reduction strategies