Credit Control Lead

Egis; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consulting firm in London is looking for a Credit Control Lead to manage credit and cash activities. The ideal candidate should have at least 3 years of experience in credit control and supervisory roles, along with strong Excel skills. You will be responsible for maximizing cash flow through effective negotiation with clients and handling inquiries related to customer payments. This role offers a chance to contribute to projects that prioritize sustainability.

Benefits

Commitment to sustainability

Equal Opportunities employer

Qualifications

• 3+ years of credit control experience.
• 3+ years of supervisory experience.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage all receivable credit and cash activities.
• Negotiate and liaise with customers for collections.
• Provide cash forecasts and report on aged debt.

Skills

Accounts receivable

Credit Control

Stakeholder Relationship Management

Credit Risk Analysis

Excel skills

Education

CICM qualification

Tools

Oracle

Job description

About Us

Egis is a leading global consulting, construction engineering and operating firm. We work together with our clients across every aspect of transport, energy, and the built environment to build a more balanced, sustainable, and resilient world. The Egis Group has more than 50 years of experience and a team of 20,500 employees in over 100 countries around the world. Joining our Group means, above all, sharing our values as a people-first company, strongly committed to sustainability and innovation.

In the UK, we're proud to be delivering some of the most iconic projects which help connect people, protect our environment, and meet emission reduction targets. From motorways to tramways, and nuclear power plants to smart cities, clients choose us to help them solve their most complex challenges - delivering climate-responsible growth that meets the needs of communities, industry and the planet.

Forming part of the Shared Services team, the role of the Credit Control Lead will be responsible for all receivable credit and cash activities. To maximise cash flow by negotiation and liaising with customers and working with our finance business colleagues to retain the exceptional relationships that have already been built with our customers. Supporting the activities in our wider business entities regarding customer invoice and payment cash queries. Exceptional stakeholder management, both internally and externally, will be essential in this role and the ability to provide cash forecasts and reporting on the aged debt

About the Role

If you’ve worked in a Professional Services environment, Consultancy or Engineering / Construction sector, all the better.

Can you manage multiple priorities, manage your own time and meet deadlines? You’ll need to have great attention to detail and understand what it takes to deliver an excellent service to your customers. You’ll also need to understand what great leadership looks like and how to deliver that for your team. You’ll also need to be able to write great, accurate and concise emails.

You may be studying for CICM (Chartered Institute of Credit Management) exams or already have them. Or you may be studying for a different qualification or be interested in exploring one. Either way, you’ll want to continue developing yourself.

Essential:

• Accounts receivable, Invoicing, remittance management, and account reconciliations
• Credit Control liaising with customers on delinquent debts
• Cash Allocation receipt processing and ad hoc allocation queries
• Bank Reconciliation AR-related postings
• Proactive Collections negotiating collections in line with customer payment terms
• Bad Debt Provision schedule and reviewing postings
• Intercompany reconciliation
• Customer Disputes
• Dunning
• Stakeholder Relationship Management
• Credit Risk Analysis
• Customer Master Data maintenance
• General Ledger postings
• Oracle

What do we need from you

• Minimum of 3 years credit control experience
• Minimum of 3 years supervisory experience
• Intermediate/Advanced Excel skills
• CICM qualification desirable

What’s in it for you?

We are committed to our planet

In each project we design, engineer and operate we care deeply about the legacy we’re leaving behind. As part of our team, you’ll have a unique opportunity to use your skills and expertise to shape a better future for our communities in the UK, and all around the globe.

Our commitment is translated in the work carried out by our Egis Foundation, which funds concrete actions to address the climate crisis and is focused on educational and social initiatives that will help in the responsible and sustainable shift towards a sustainable world.

We are an Equal Opportunities employer and we strive to build a workforce that truly reflects the communities we represent. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and any other protected characteristic. If you decide to apply for an opportunity with us, your application will be assessed based purely on your experience, the essential and desirable criteria, and your suitability for the role. We value each and every one’s contribution as this builds our culture and means that if you work with us, you will be included, listened to, and respected.