Group Credit Manager

JR United Kingdom; Southampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK's independent builders’ merchants seeks a Group Credit Manager to oversee Credit Control activities. Responsibilities encompass managing the credit team, implementing policies, and ensuring effective operations. The role is based at the Head Office and offers several appealing benefits, focusing on professional development and a supportive environment.

Benefits

Profit share bonus

Private medical insurance

Pension scheme

23 days’ holiday plus Bank Holidays

Life Assurance

Health Cash Plan

Workwear/PPE

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Prior experience within a credit control team.
• Strong financial understanding.
• Confident in leading and problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Lead Credit Control for group companies.
• Manage cash collection and credit policies.
• Monitor insured limits and engage with stakeholders.

Skills

Credit Control Experience

Financial Understanding

Problem Solving

Leadership

Self-Motivation

Communication

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 position at our Head Office in Shirley, near the M42.

The successful candidate will:

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

Key responsibilities include:

• Act as the lead contact with Credit Insurers, monitor insured limits, submit claims promptly, 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, POD provision, and major credit decisions,
• Control credit limits and manage litigation and insolvency proceedings,
• Set and manage credit policies and risk assessments,
• Maintain strong relationships with stakeholders,
• Review sales Terms and Conditions,
• Visit customers and company 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 people and communities, supporting local charities through donations and fostering a caring, respectful, and supportive culture. We invest in our colleagues’ development, providing opportunities for growth in an inclusive environment.