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Country: United Kingdom
City: Sheffield
Req ID: 517837
Job Type: Full Time
Workplace Type: Onsite
Seniority Level: Not Applicable

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We’re looking for an ambitious and enthusiastic Credit Control Manager to shape and enhance the Credit Control function at our site in Sheffield. Reporting directly to the Head of Finance | UK & Aisa, this will be a hands‑on role and will require the ability to implement robust credit management practices to support continued growth and financial resilience, strengthen internal working relationships and provide accurate reporting and forecasting information.

• Take full ownership of the company’s credit control function, ensuring the credit worthiness of debtors and the timely collection of outstanding amounts.
• Motivate and encourage a team of Credit Controllers to drive efficiencies and proactively work towards collection targets.
• Play a hands‑on role in the day‑to‑day operations of the credit and collections process, ensuring accurate and efficient payment allocations, reconciliations and query resolution.
• Implement and develop effective credit policies and procedures to reduce overdue debt and bad debt exposure.
• Conduct credit risk assessments and set appropriate credit limits for new and existing clients.
• Produce and maintain an accurate weekly aged debtor report with analysis and commentary for review with the UK Finance Director.
• Build and develop trusting and professional relationships with key account clients to ensure prompt payment.
• Work collaboratively with the Sales and Operations teams to enhance internal relationships and effectively resolve billing or service‑related disputes.
• Monitor and analyse key metrics such as Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) implement and drive improvement strategies to enhance productivity.
• Lead, support and encourage continual improvement projects to ensure best practice and efficiency across the department.

• Previous experience of working as a Credit Control Manager, ideally within a group or larger business environment.
• The ability to develop, motivate and oversee a team of Credit Controllers.
• A strong understanding of credit risk management principles, debt recovery and financial reporting.
• The ability to present financial results and support findings, challenging any conflicting information.
• Proven ability to manage large or complex ledgers with multiple customers and contract types.
• Exceptional communication and negotiation skills with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Proven results in delivering effective continuous improvements
• Advanced Excel skills with the ability to manipulate data accordingly and as required.
• Strong computerised systems skills (previous experience of Infor M3 is highly advantageous although by no means essential)
• A commercially minded approach to the role and duties.
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritise the tasks and Key Responsibilities

• Competitive salary plus bonus
• 25 days annual leave plus statutory bank holidays (plus the option to buy 5 more)
• Westfield health cash plan and 24/7 GP service
• Free Optical vouchers
• Company pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Discounted products and services via Westfield Rewards
• Access to Employee Assistance Programmes
• Cycle to work scheme plus a bicycle storage area