Credit Manager (Maternity Cover - Fixed Term Contract)Function: HR Shared Service | FinanceLocation: East Leake- 3 days onsite 2 days WFHContract: Fixed-term maternity coverAbout the roleSaint-Gobain UK and Ireland are looking for an experienced Credit Manager to join our HR Shared Service on a fixed-term maternity cover contract. This role plays a critical part in protecting cash flow and managing credit risk across multiple Saint-Gobain brands.You'll take full ownership of the end-to-end credit control and cash collection process, leading a small team and acting as the key decision-maker for customer credit approvals, limits, and risk management.What we're looking for:Proven experience in a Credit Manager or Senior Credit Control roleStrong people management experience, including coaching and appraisalsConfident decision-maker with a strong understanding of credit risk and cash collectionComfortable working in a fast-paced, shared service environmentStrong communication skills and ability to influence Sales and stakeholders What you'll be doing:Leadership & People ManagementLine manages a team of 3 Credit Controllers within the Shared ServiceDeliver appraisals, regular 1-to-1s, coaching and performance managementAct as the senior escalation point for complex credit and cash collection issuesCredit Control & Cash CollectionLead the end-to-end cash collection process, ensuring consistent and effective practicesProvide hands-on support with complex or high-risk accounts where requiredCredit Risk & Decision MakingOwn customer credit risk reporting and financial risk monitoringMake decisions on new customer approvals and credit limitsManage and review credit limits across the customer baseStakeholder ManagementWork closely with Sales teams to build strong, collaborative relationshipsBalance commercial objectives with effective credit risk controlProvide clear guidance and challenge on customer credit decisions when neededWhy Saint-Gobain?Be part of a global organisation with a clear purpose: "Making the world a better home"Join a supportive Shared Service environment during an important period of coverOpportunity to make an immediate impact in a well-established teamAbout usAre Saint-Gobain UK&I inclusive employers?Saint-Gobain is a worldwide leader in light and sustainable construction, following our purpose of 'Making the World a Better Home'. We play a part in improving daily life through high-performance solutions. From wherever you are, let your unique personality and our values guide you every day to invent a more sustainable world.We understand that a diverse workplace is not only a more enjoyable place to be, but also facilitates better decision making and innovation. So, whoever you are, and whichever Saint-Gobain business you join, you can be sure of a warm welcome with us.And what about flexibility?At Saint-Gobain, we're always open to new ways of working. Everyone has different needs and commitments. We'll happily discuss any need you might have for this role. Whilst we can't promise to meet every request when we're recruiting, we do promise to listen.If you match our criteria, we will be in touch to discuss your experience and more about you as a person, we look forward to hearing from you