Credit Control Manager

Michael Page Finance; Cwmbran; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Hybrid work

Extra leave

Healthcare plan

Career path

Growth company

Job summary

A growing logistics and distribution business in the United Kingdom is seeking a Credit Control Manager to lead the credit function, drive improved cash flow and develop a high-performing team. You will manage the credit control team, implement strategies to optimise collections and maintain strong customer relationships.

Key responsibilities include reducing aged debt, delivering KPI reports, partnering with stakeholders, and leading process improvements to enhance cash performance.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a credit control function.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Proven ability to reduce aged debt and improve collections.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced finance environment.
• Develop and implement credit policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and develop a team of Credit Controllers.
• Reduce aged debt and improve cash collection performance.
• Develop and implement collection strategies and policies.
• Produce weekly and monthly KPI reports.
• Build relationships with key customer accounts.
• Partner with operational and finance stakeholders.
• Lead process improvement and efficiency initiatives.
• Monitor risk and ensure compliance with credit procedures.
• Support wider finance leadership objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Credit control

People management

Communication

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Fast-paced environment

Job description

Join a growing logistics and distribution business as a Credit Control Manager, leading collections, improving cash flow performance and developing a successful credit control team.

Client Details

Are you a strong people leader with a passion for improving cash flow, driving performance and developing high-performing teams?

We're working with a growing logistics and distribution business in Cwmbran seeking a Credit Control Manager to lead its credit function and play a key role in supporting continued business growth.

Description

The Role

You'll be responsible for managing the credit control team, improving collection performance and implementing strategies that optimise cash flow while maintaining excellent customer relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and develop a team of Credit Controllers
• Reduce aged debt and improve cash collection performance
• Develop and implement collection strategies and policies
• Produce weekly and monthly KPI reports
• Build relationships with key customer accounts
• Partner with operational and finance stakeholders
• Lead process improvement and efficiency initiatives
• Monitor risk and ensure compliance with credit procedures
• Support wider finance leadership objectives

About You

• Previous experience managing a credit control function
• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Commercial mindset with excellent communication abilities
• Experience within a fast-paced environment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to drive performance and deliver results

What's on Offer?

• Annual performance bonus
• Hybrid working
• Enhanced annual leave entitlement
• Healthcare cash plan
• Clear progression route to Head of Finance Operations
• Growing and ambitious organisation