Credit Manager
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Credit Manager to join our Middlesbrough office on a full-time, permanent basis.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a fast-paced, enthusiastic, and highly successful company.
Are you an experienced Credit Manager seeking your next challenge?
Would you like to work for the UK market leader in cable distribution?
Do you want to work for a secure, family-run business expecting significant growth in the next 5 years?
Overview/Purpose of the role
Responsible for the overall credit control and credit risk functions within the business, using various strategies to maximize sales ledger recoveries.
Minimize bad debt exposure by promptly identifying and reporting detrimental changes in customer behavior.
Set cash collection and aged debt reduction targets for the credit control team.
Duties
Report monthly results to senior management and identify areas of risk and concern on the ledger.
Oversee the day-to-day supervision of the Credit Control team.
Authorize new applications and review for specific billing requirements.
Escalate any issues, risks, or concerns identified.
Monitor the customer database for changes in risk profile.
Identify instances where the underlying trading entity is to change.
Undertake regular ledger reviews with the team lead and Credit Controllers.
In conjunction with the Assistant Credit Manager, communicate team performance targets.
Manage the retrospective rebate process, review proposals for senior management approval, and produce monthly reports for customers and branches.
Set monthly targets for collections and produce monthly reports for senior management.
Key Accountabilities
Ensure prompt and accurate record keeping.
Maintain transactional integrity of sales ledger accounts, including the timely and accurate resolution of unallocated cash.
Promptly identify and refer credit risk issues.
Identify and escalate unresolved queries that delay payments.
Key Skills / Attributes
Highly organized with the ability to prioritize workloads within a busy, fast-moving environment.
CICM qualified.
Strong negotiating skills; confident communication at all levels.
Persuasive with the ability to influence others to achieve results.
Ability to meet deadlines without compromising accuracy.
Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
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