Job Description
We are recruiting an experienced Credit Manager to join the large European Finance Centre of a global organisation based in Bradford, renowned for exceptional staff retention, offering an impressive range of employee benefits.
* Competitive salary + bonus + hybrid working (3 days office/2WFH) + flexible working + generous pension + additional other benefits.
* Ongoing focus on commercial innovation and continuous improvement.
* Implementing technology, processes, and culture to support their sustainability journey.
* Friendly and supportive team.
The Job:
Reporting to the EFC Credit Manager, the purpose of the role is to lead and improve the organisation’s cash flow and credit performance by delivering debtor-day and cash-collection targets, proactively managing escalated or strategic debtor issues, and ensuring effective team operations.
* Support the EFC Credit Manager in delivering the collection strategy, including regional processes and key projects.
* Conduct regular reviews of aged debt to maximise cash collection and reduce overdue balances.
* Ensure all activity is accurately documented for weekly EMEA performance reviews.
* Approve accounts progressing to legal action.
* Act as the escalation point for all late-payment and high-risk debtor issues.
* Promoting effective collaboration between different internal teams.
* Other ad hoc duties as required.
The Person:
* The successful candidate will have proven experience in credit control, credit management, or a similar finance leadership role.
* A strong understanding of cash flow management, debtor-day KPIs, and credit-risk processes is essential.
* Previous experience managing or supervising a credit control team is required.
* You must be proficient in the use of finance/ERP systems and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.