Group Credit Manager

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

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a Group Credit Manager has become available at our Head Office. This role encompasses leading Credit Control activities across a group of companies, managing risks, and ensuring effective credit policies are in place. The successful candidate will need strong financial acumen and leadership abilities.

Benefits

Profit share bonus

Private medical insurance

Pension scheme

Holiday entitlement

Life assurance

Health cash plan

Workwear

Employee assistance programs

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a busy credit control team.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong understanding of financial concepts.

Responsibilities

• Lead Credit Control for the group of companies.
• Manage cash collection and oversee the Credit Control Department.
• Act as the main contact with Credit Insurers.

Skills

Financial understanding

Problem-solving

Team leadership

Communication

Self-motivated

Job description

An exciting opportunity for a Group Credit Manager has become available at our Head Office. This challenging yet rewarding role involves leading Credit Control for our group of companies, reporting to the Finance Director. The role includes overseeing credit-related activities such as risk management, developing and implementing 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 prior 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 main contact with Credit Insurers, monitor insured limits, submit claims, 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 enforced
• Oversee the Credit Control Department and manage the team proactively
• Handle credit applications, PODs, and major credit decisions
• Control credit limits and manage litigation and insolvency issues
• Set and review credit policies and manage credit notes
• Assess risks for existing and new credit applicants
• Maintain strong relationships with stakeholders across departments
• Review sales Terms and Conditions before approval
• Visit customers and company sites as needed

Benefits include profit share bonus, private medical insurance, pension scheme, holiday entitlement, life assurance, health cash plan, workwear, and employee assistance programs.

About Us

With over a century of experience, we are one of the UK’s largest independent builders’ merchants with a wide network across the Midlands and South-East. We supply building materials and offer expert advice to a diverse customer base, ensuring reliable delivery and customer satisfaction. We are committed to our communities and support local charities through donations.

Our People

We foster a caring, respectful, and supportive culture, prioritising employee well-being and development. We invest in our colleagues, providing growth opportunities in an inclusive environment, supporting individuals at every stage of their career.