Senior Credit Control Lead - Cash Flow & Collections

Major Recruitment Midlands Perms; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Major Recruitment Midlands Perms is seeking a Credit Control Team Leader for a permanent in-office role in the United Kingdom. You will lead the credit control function, design and enforce policies, and drive cash collection to improve liquidity.

You will assess customer creditworthiness, set limits, oversee collections and disputes, collaborate with sales and finance, and report KPIs to senior management while mentoring a high-performing team.

Qualifications

• Senior management experience in credit control
• Qualifications in credit management/finance
• Strong analytical skills with software proficiency
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Ability to lead and develop a team
• Knowledge of laws and regulations in credit management

Responsibilities

• Lead the credit control function and mentor the team.
• Develop and enforce credit policies and procedures.
• Assess customer creditworthiness and set limits.
• Oversee debt collection and payment recovery processes.
• Prepare detailed performance reports for senior management.
• Maintain strong client relationships to ensure timely payments.
• Collaborate with external agencies and solicitors.
• Monitor DSO and KPIs to improve collections.

Skills

Credit risk assessment

Cash flow optimization

Financial analysis

Leadership

Negotiation

Regulatory knowledge

Stakeholder management

Education

Professional qualifications in credit management

Tools

Credit management software

Job description

Major Recruitment Midlands Perms is seeking a Credit Control Team Leader for a permanent in-office role in the United Kingdom. You will lead the credit control function, design and enforce policies, and drive cash collection to improve liquidity.

You will assess customer creditworthiness, set limits, oversee collections and disputes, collaborate with sales and finance, and report KPIs to senior management while mentoring a high-performing team.