Head of Credit

RECfinancial; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A rapidly growing finance organization is seeking a Head of Collections / Head of Credit Control to lead the receivables processes. This hybrid role offers a salary of up to £65,000. The successful candidate will manage a team, ensuring accurate billing and cash management while enhancing governance and controls. Ideal applicants will have a strong background in Credit Control, leadership experience, and relevant qualifications. This position emphasizes collaboration and continuous improvement in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary up to £65,000

Hybrid working model

Collaborative work culture

Qualifications

• Strong experience leading Credit Control and Accounts Receivable functions.
• Background in complex billing and allocations in a multi-entity environment.
• Confident leader able to influence at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Credit Control and AR team.
• Oversee cash allocation and receivables activity.
• Strengthen governance and compliance frameworks.
• Resolve billing inconsistencies across divisional teams.
• Monitor KPIs and aged debts with reporting.

Skills

Leadership in Credit Control

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

CICM, ACA, ACCA, CIMA qualification or equivalent

Job description

Head of Collections / Head of Credit Control

Salary : up to £65,000 Permanent Hybrid (3 days office-based following probation)

Location : Syston, Leicestershire

A rapidly growing, multi-division organisation is looking to appoint a senior finance professional to lead their Collections and Credit Control function. With operations spanning several service lines and a strong emphasis on regulated, high-quality delivery, the business is continuing its transformation journey and now requires a confident leader to shape and strengthen its receivables processes.

Due to the offices location it is commutable from Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire.

Overview of the Role

This is a key leadership position responsible for Credit Control, Accounts Receivable and Cash Allocations. Youll manage a team of five and be the driving force behind consistent governance, accurate reporting and efficient cash management. As billing activity now sits within the divisions, a major focus will be ensuring accuracy, alignment and accountability across all receivables activity.

Collaboration with finance leadership and operational teams will be essential as you standardise processes, enhance controls and embed a culture of continuous improvement.

What Youll Be Doing

• Leading, coaching and developing the Credit Control and AR team
• Overseeing reliable, timely cash allocation and end-to-end receivables activity
• Strengthening governance frameworks, controls and compliance
• Working with divisional teams to resolve billing inconsistencies and improve accuracy
• Monitoring KPIs, aged debt and performance metrics, with clear reporting
• Identifying opportunities to improve processes and drive efficiencies across the function

What Were Looking For

• Strong experience leading Credit Control and Accounts Receivable functions
• Background in complex billing and allocations within a multi-entity or multi-service environment
• Confident leader with the ability to influence at all levels
• Skilled in stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration
• Ideally qualified (CICM, ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or equivalent professional experience
• Analytical, solutions-focused and committed to continuous improvement

Whats on Offer

• Competitive salary up to £65,000
• Hybrid working (3 office days once probation is complete)
• The chance to lead a critical finance area and shape group-wide performance
• A collaborative, commercially minded working culture