Head of Credit

RECfinancial; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A rapidly growing multi-division organization based in Syston is seeking a Head of Collections to lead their Credit Control and Accounts Receivable functions. You will manage a team and ensure efficient cash management and governance. The ideal candidate will have experience in complex billing, be a confident leader, and ideally hold a relevant qualification. This position offers a competitive salary of up to £65,000 and hybrid working options.

Benefits

Competitive salary up to £65,000

Hybrid working

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop the Credit Control and AR team.
• Oversee reliable cash allocation and end-to-end receivables.
• Monitor KPIs, aged debt and performance metrics.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Cash management

Analytical skills

Continuous improvement focus

Education

CICM, ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent

Job description

Head of Collections / Head of Credit Control

Salary: up to £65,000
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 office's location it is commutable from Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire, and Derbyshire.

Overview of the Role

This key leadership position is responsible for Credit Control, Accounts Receivable and Cash Allocations. You’ll 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 You’ll 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 We’re 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

What's 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