Credit Manager

Lord Accounting & Finance; Nechells; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global manufacturing group based in Nechells is seeking an experienced Credit Manager to lead their credit control team. This key role involves managing credit risk for a diverse EMEA customer base, setting credit limits, and driving cashflow performance. Ideal candidates will have a CICM qualification and experience in a multi-entity environment. This position offers autonomy and the chance to significantly influence the company's strategic direction.

Qualifications

• Experienced Credit Manager with a track record in multi-entity environments.
• Ability to manage credit in a manufacturing or distribution context.
• Confidence in influencing senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the credit control team.
• Oversee credit risk management for various EMEA customers.
• Manage debtor balances and set credit limits.

Skills

Credit management

Communication skills

Commercial mindset

Education

CICM qualification

Job description

Overview

Our client is an established global manufacturing group with a strong international presence across EMEA. Known for their quality, innovation and long-standing partnerships, they continue to deliver strong growth and stability across their markets.

Responsibilities

This is a key role within the Group Finance function, responsible for leading and developing the credit control team and overseeing all aspects of credit risk management across a diverse, multi-currency EMEA customer base. You’ll ensure the effective management of debtor balances, set and monitor credit limits, and work closely with commercial and operational teams to drive cashflow performance and minimise risk.

Qualifications

You’ll be an experienced Credit Manager, ideally CICM qualified, with a track record of managing credit in a large, multi-entity environment. A background in manufacturing or distribution would be an advantage, alongside proven experience working with multi-currency ledgers across EMEA. You’ll be a confident communicator, commercially minded, and comfortable influencing senior stakeholders to ensure sound credit decisions support the wider business strategy.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established global business that offers challenge, variety and a collaborative culture.

How to Apply

If you are looking for a challenging role offering autonomy, responsibility and the opportunity to play a key role in the future strategic direction and success of this business, please apply by clicking on the button below, attach your full CV in Word format and quote your current remuneration details, together with reference number 10155.