Group Credit Manager

JR United Kingdom; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Group Credit Manager at their Head Office in Shirley. The role involves overseeing credit control, managing a team, and ensuring effective credit policies. The ideal candidate will have strong financial acumen and the ability to lead a team in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Profit share bonus

Private medical insurance

Pension scheme (Salary Sacrifice)

Paid holidays

Life assurance

Health cash plan

Workwear/PPE

Employee assistance programs

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy credit control team required.
• Strong financial understanding and leadership skills.
• Excellent communication abilities for stakeholder interaction.

Responsibilities

• Lead Credit Control activities and manage the team.
• Provide management information on debt collection and bad debts.
• Control credit limits and manage litigation matters.

Skills

Financial understanding

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Self-motivated

Job description

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 responsibilities include overseeing credit-related activities such as risk management, developing credit policies, and managing 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,
• Possess strong financial understanding,
• Be capable of problem-solving,
• Be confident in leading a team,
• Be self-motivated and driven,
• Have excellent communication skills to liaise with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring the success of the credit function.

Key responsibilities include:

• Act as the lead 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 other reports,
• Manage cash collection for all Group companies,
• Ensure departmental systems and protocols are effective and followed,
• 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, insolvency matters, and pursue claims,
• Set and manage credit policies and credit notes,
• Assess risks for existing accounts and new applicants,
• Maintain strong relationships with stakeholders,
• Review Terms and Conditions for sales,
• Visit customers and sites as required.

Benefits include profit share bonus, private medical insurance, pension scheme (Salary Sacrifice), paid holidays, life assurance, health cash plan, workwear/PPE, and employee assistance programs.

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 a wide range of building materials and expert advice. We are committed to our communities, donating a portion of profits to local charities through the EH Smith Charitable Trust.

Our People

We foster a people-first culture that values well-being, growth, and inclusivity. We invest in our colleagues’ development and support their career progression in a positive environment.