Accounts Receivable Team Manager

good hair day; Leeds; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hair tools company in the UK is seeking an experienced Credit Control Manager to lead a team and oversee the reduction of overdue debt. Key responsibilities include team management, month-end reporting, and process improvements. The ideal candidate will have strong Microsoft Excel skills and excellent communication abilities. This is a 12-month fixed term contract with opportunities to travel. Competitive compensation is offered.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of managing a team and setting targets.
• Ability to handle negotiation discussions.
• Organized, self-motivated, with exceptional time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of 2, providing leadership and coaching.
• Review and report on UK aged debtors.
• Prepare a 13-week cash flow forecast.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Excellent communication skills

Customer focus

Team management

Negotiation

Time management

Job description

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WHO ARE WE?

Merging science and innovation, with luxury beauty and style; ghd combines cutting edge technologies and beautiful designs to create the most technically advanced hair tools in the world. ghd tools deliver "safer for hair" heat styling that have become an essential part of the daily lives of professional hair stylists and consumers globally.

Renowned for game changing innovation and superior performance, at ghd we are on a mission to transform lives with the power of a good hair day!

ABOUT THIS ROLE

This role is a 12 month fixed term contract and is to manage and co‑ordinate the credit control team to support the reduction of overdue debt, whilst reporting is completed to deadlines reporting into the Business Process Expert, Order to Cash.

JOB ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage a team of 2, providing motivational leadership and coaching
• Manage oue Salon Channel - providing process improvement, building relationships and dispute management
• Review & Report on all UK Aged Debtors
• Quarterly bad debt and credit limit reviews - regular risk assessment
• Regular updates and relationship management with business development managers
• Month End reporting portfolio
• Continuous process improvement, relationship building between all departments
• Manage the bad debt/legal process for salon
• Assist with Audit and Internal Auditor processes/testing (SOX)
• Ledger Reviews and assist with monthly specific Bad Debt Provision reporting
• Ensure all reporting is created and actioned in a timely manner
• Prepare a weekly rolling 13-week cash flow forecast
• Management of the Stock return process
• Management of the Rebate Tracker

REQUIREMENTS

• Must be highly skilled in Microsoft Excel
• Must be enthusiastic, and persuasive with excellent communication skills and a strong customer focus
• Previous track record of managing a team and setting targets
• Must have experience of handling negotiation discussions
• Must be able to demonstrate the ability to set, manage and work to targets
• Must be organised, self‑motivated.
• Should be flexible and have the ability to travel to other sites/meetings as required.
• Able to prioritise work and will have exceptional time management skills
• Previous MSD experience preferrable

VALUES

We at ghd are proudly committed to our five core Company Values and aim to attract and retain employees who truly live and breathe these in everyday life at ghd.

• Collaborative - We work together to create the extraordinary.
• Creative - We foster creativity & excellence to create value for our brands and business.
• Courageous - We are agile, entrepreneurial & we own our future.
• Connected - We stay connected and ensure we are always consumer first.
• Committed - We are responsible for our impact on other & the planet.