Credit Control Manager
27 days ago
Alfreton
Credit Control Manager | Alfreton | Up to £36,500 DOE | Full Time | Permanent Astute Recruitment are proud to be partnering with a successful and continually growing manufacturing business based in Alfreton to recruit an experienced Credit Control Manager. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive and commercially minded Credit Control professional to take ownership of a well-established credit function, leading a team whilst driving cash collection performance, minimising risk and improving processes across the department. The successful candidate will play a key role within the finance team, taking responsibility for the day-to-day management of credit control operations whilst providing meaningful reporting and analysis to support business decisions. Key Responsibilities: • Lead, motivate and develop the Credit Control team., • Oversee the timely collection of outstanding debt and maximise cash flow., • Monitor and manage customer credit limits and account risk., • Review and improve existing credit control procedures and processes., • Prepare and present monthly KPI reports and performance analysis., • Forecast short and medium-term cash collections to support cashflow planning., • Manage customer on-hold reports and escalate potential risks., • Oversee customer credit insurance levels and related documentation., • Ensure the timely allocation of cash receipts., • Support debt recovery activities where required., • Build strong relationships with both customers and internal stakeholders., • Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency across the function. About You: To be considered for this role, you will have: • A minimum of 3 years' experience managing a Credit Control team., • Previous experience within a manufacturing, distribution or similar fast-paced environment., • Strong reporting and analytical skills., • The ability to balance commercial opportunity with risk management., • Experience reviewing and improving processes and procedures., • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills., • Advanced Excel skills, including the ability to analyse large volumes of data, create dashboards, produce KPI reports and generate meaningful management information., • A hands-on approach with the ability to lead by example. Other roles you may have applied for: Sales Ledger Manager, Credit Manager, Accounts Receivable Manager, Credit & Collections Manager, Credit Services Manager, Accounts Receivable Team Leader, Senior Credit Controller, Credit Control Team Leader, Credit Supervisor.