Group Credit Manager

JR United Kingdom; Basildon; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a Group Credit Manager has become available. This role involves leading the credit control function for a leading company, focusing on risk management, developing policies, and overseeing a dynamic team in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Profit share bonus

Private medical insurance

Pension scheme (Salary Sacrifice)

23 days holiday plus bank holidays

Life assurance

Health Cash Plan

Workwear/PPE

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy credit control team.
• Self-motivated and driven.
• Excellent communication skills for internal and external liaising.

Responsibilities

• Lead Credit Control for group companies and report to Finance Director.
• Organize, lead meetings with senior management and manage cash collection.
• Assess risks for credit applicants.

Skills

Financial understanding

Problem solving

Team leadership

Communication

Job description

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An exciting opportunity for a Group Credit Manager has become available at our Head Office. This role involves leading Credit Control for our group of companies, reporting to the Finance Director. The position requires overseeing credit activities, managing risk, developing credit policies, and leading the team. This is an office-based role at our Head Office in Shirley, near the M42.

The successful candidate will:

• Have experience working within a busy credit control team,
• Have strong financial understanding,
• Be able to problem solve,
• Be confident in leading a team,
• Be self-motivated and driven,
• Possess excellent communication skills to liaise with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring the success of the credit function.

Key responsibilities include:

• Act as the main contact with Credit Insurers, monitor insured limits, submit claims promptly, and assist in renewal negotiations,
• Organise and lead monthly meetings with senior management,
• Provide management information on bad debts, debtor days, collections, and ad-hoc reports,
• Manage cash collection for all group companies,
• Ensure departmental systems and protocols are efficient and adhered to,
• Oversee the Credit Control Department and manage the team proactively,
• Handle credit applications and provision of PODs,
• Make major or sensitive credit decisions,
• Control credit limits,
• Manage litigation and insolvency cases, pursue claims,
• Set and manage credit policies and credit notes,
• Assess risks for existing and new credit applicants,
• Maintain strong relationships with stakeholders,
• Review sales Terms and Conditions,
• Visit customers and sites as needed.

Benefits include profit share bonus (dependent on company performance), private medical insurance, pension scheme (Salary Sacrifice), 23 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, life assurance, Health Cash Plan, workwear/PPE, and Employee Assistance Programme.

About Us

With over a century of experience, we are one of the UK’s largest independent builders’ merchants, serving the Midlands and South-East with building materials and expert advice. We are committed to our communities, donating a portion of profits annually to the EH Smith Charitable Trust.

Our People

We prioritize a caring, respectful, and supportive culture, investing in our colleagues’ well-being and development. We aim to create an inclusive environment where everyone can grow and succeed.