Group Credit Manager

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

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a Group Credit Manager at a leading company in the building materials sector. You will lead credit control activities, manage a dedicated team, and ensure effective risk management and credit policies as part of your role at the Head Office in Shirley.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Pension Scheme

Paid Holidays

Life Assurance

Health Cash Plan

Workwear/PPE

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Prior experience in busy credit control team.
• Strong financial understanding.
• Confident in leading a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead Credit Control for group of companies.
• Manage cash collection and credit policies.
• Act as primary contact with Credit Insurers.

Skills

Problem Solving

Financial Understanding

Communication

Team Leadership

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 will oversee and manage credit-related activities such as risk management, developing and implementing credit policies, and managing the team. This is an office-based position at our Head Office in Shirley, near the M42.

The successful candidate will:

• Have prior experience working within a busy credit control team,
• Have strong financial understanding,
• Possess problem-solving skills,
• Be confident in leading a team,
• Be self-motivated and driven,
• Have excellent communication skills, as the role involves liaising with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the success of the company’s credit function.

Key responsibilities include:

• Act as the primary contact with Credit Insurers, monitor insured limits, submit claims promptly and accurately, and assist in negotiating renewal terms,
• Organize and lead monthly meetings with senior management,
• Provide management information on bad debts, debtor days, collections, and other reports to the senior team,
• Manage cash collection across 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 processes and insolvency practitioners, and pursue claims,
• Set and manage credit policies to meet company goals, including credit notes,
• Assess risks for existing and new credit applicants,
• Maintain strong relationships within Credit Control, senior management, and other departments,
• Review sales Terms and Conditions prior to approval,
• Visit customers and company sites as needed,
• Participate in company profit sharing bonuses,
• Enjoy benefits such as Private Medical Insurance, pension scheme, paid 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, with branches across the Midlands and South-East. We supply a wide range of building materials and provide expert advice to builders, tradespeople, and DIY enthusiasts. Our commitment to quality, reliability, and community involvement, including donations to local charities, defines our company culture.

Our People

We prioritize a people-first culture that values, respects, and supports our colleagues. We invest in their development and foster an inclusive environment where everyone can grow and succeed.