Credit Manager

Gleeson Recruitment Group; West Midlands Combined Authority; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm is seeking a Credit Manager to oversee extensive credit and cash collection operations across the UK and internationally. You will lead a dynamic team focused on risk management and process improvement, offering competitive compensation and various benefits. This position is ideal for someone looking to make a strategic impact in finance within a robust organizational structure.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Contributory pension

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a credit management role within professional services.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop a multi-site team.
• Strong understanding of credit risk and collections.

Responsibilities

• Oversee credit management and cash collection across accounts.
• Manage credit risk assessment and onboarding for new clients.
• Lead a geographically dispersed team in compliance and process improvement.

Skills

Credit Risk Management

Stakeholder Management

Team Leadership

Financial Reporting

Proficiency in Credit Systems

Tools

MS Dynamics

Excel

Job description

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Recruiting Specialist - Transactional Finance at Gleeson Recruitment Group

Credit Manager (Professional Services)
Location: Central Birmingham (Hybrid), with occasional travel to national sites

A leading professional services firm is seeking a highly experienced and driven Credit Manager to join its established finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive individual to play a key leadership role in managing a multi-location credit control function within a complex, client-focused environment.

About the Role
Reporting to the Group Financial Controller, the Credit Manager will be responsible for overseeing the firm's UK and international credit and cash collection operations. You will lead a geographically dispersed team, ensuring robust credit risk management, compliance with regulatory requirements, and the continuous improvement of credit control processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee credit management and cash collection across domestic and international accounts.
• Manage credit risk assessment and onboarding processes for new clients.
• Develop and implement credit policies to mitigate risk and improve cash flow.
• Lead and mentor a team across multiple UK and international locations.
• Act as the key liaison between the credit function and internal stakeholders including senior leadership and relationship managers.
• Deliver insightful reporting and risk analysis to inform strategic decision-making.
• Support the implementation of a new financial system and contribute to other credit-related projects.

Skills & Experience Required

• Proven experience in a credit management role, ideally within a professional services setting.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop a multi-site team.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the confidence to challenge senior professionals constructively.
• Sound understanding of credit risk, collections, and financial reporting.
• Proficiency in credit systems (e.g., MS Dynamics) and advanced Excel skills.
• Experience of e-billing processes and managing international accounts is desirable.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary (commensurate with experience)
• Contributory pension, private medical insurance, and life assurance
• Professional development opportunities and support with relevant memberships

This is a fantastic opportunity for a resilient and commercially minded credit professional to make a strategic impact in a well-established and supportive environment.

Please note: All applications will only be considered after this closing date. If successful through to shortlisting stage, you will be contacted after Monday 9th June 2025.

At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing

• Industries

  Accounting

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