Credit Manager

We are looking for an experienced and dynamic Credit Control Manager to join a thriving logistics business in Newton-Le-Willows. This pivotal role requires a strong leader with a proven track record in credit control management, and an ability to drive process improvement and efficiency across the credit control department.

Client Details

This Logistics organisation is a large, successful and well-established firm that is based in Newton-Le-Willows. If you have the expertise to take full ownership of ledgers, manage teams, and enhance cash flow, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Management and Improvement of Collections: Drive the collection process to reduce DSO and improve cash flow.
• Ledger Management: Ensure accurate ledgers are maintained and implement routine audit processes to test that procedures are effective and adhered to.
• Reporting: Develop and deliver detailed reports to senior management on exposure and overdue balances.
• Credit Insurance: Manage the company's credit insurance policies, ensuring full compliance and timely reporting and collection of claims.
• Process Integration: Work cross-functionally with sales and operations to integrate credit control processes with other business functions, driving efficiency in payment collections and returns/credits.
• Team Leadership: Coach, train, and manage the credit control team, setting and monitoring KPIs to ensure the team delivers exceptional service and maintains a clean ledger.

Profile

Key Requirements:

• Experience managing a high-volume, high-value ledger across multiple trade terms.
• CICM qualified or actively studying towards.
• Strong proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel.
• Experience in managing credit insurance policies.
• Proven team management experience.
• Excellent relationship-building skills and the ability to drive change.
• Proactive and results-driven attitude.

Job Offer

• 43,000 - 45,000 per year (depending on experience).
• Free on site parking.
• Private health care.
• Life assurance (4x base salary).
• Company pension scheme with contributions.
• 24 days annual holiday.