An exciting opportunity for a Group Credit Manager has become available at our Head Office. This role offers a challenging yet rewarding experience leading Credit Control for our group of companies, reporting to the Finance Director. The position involves overseeing credit-related activities such as risk management, developing and implementing credit policies, and managing the team. This is an office-based role located at our Head Office in Shirley, close to the M42.
The successful candidate will:
* Have prior experience working within a busy credit control team,
* Have strong financial understanding,
* Possess problem-solving abilities,
* Be confident in leading a team,
* Be self-motivated and driven,
* Have excellent communication skills, as the role involves liaising with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the success of the company's credit function.
Key responsibilities include:
* Being the lead contact with Credit Insurers, monitoring insured limits, submitting claims promptly, and assisting in renewal negotiations,
* Organising and leading monthly meetings with senior management,
* Providing management information to highlight potential bad debts, debtor days, collections, and other reports,
* Managing cash collection for all group companies,
* Ensuring departmental systems and protocols are effective and enforced,
* Overseeing the Credit Control Department and managing the team proactively,
* Processing credit applications and providing PODs,
* Making major or sensitive credit decisions,
* Controlling credit limits,
* Managing litigation, insolvency practitioners, and pursuing claims,
* Setting credit policies to meet goals and managing credit notes,
* Conducting risk assessments for existing and new credit applicants,
* Maintaining excellent relationships with stakeholders,
* Reviewing sales terms and conditions,
* Visiting customers and company sites as needed.
Benefits include:
* Profit Share Bonus (dependent on company performance),
* Private Medical Insurance,
* Company pension scheme via Salary Sacrifice,
* 23 days’ paid holiday plus 8 bank holidays, increasing with service,
* Life Assurance Scheme,
* Health Cash Plan via Salary Sacrifice,
* Company workwear/PPE,
* Employee Assistance Programme.
About Us
With over a century of experience, we’re one of the UK’s largest independent builders’ merchants, with branches across the Midlands and South-East. We supply a wide range of building materials and offer expert advice to builders, tradespeople, and DIY enthusiasts. Our commitment to quality, service, and community involvement defines us, including donations to local charities through the EH Smith Charitable Trust.
Our People
We foster a people-first culture that values well-being, growth, and inclusivity. We invest in our colleagues’ development and provide opportunities for career progression in a supportive environment, ensuring everyone can thrive and reach their full potential.
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