Credit Control (Credit Control manager level)

We are partnering with a highly recognised consumer business looking to appoint a highly experienced Senior Credit Controller into a key role within the finance team.

This is far more than a traditional credit control position.

The business is seeking a commercially minded professional who can take ownership of the ledger, strengthen controls, enhance reporting, and proactively manage customer risk to support cash flow and business performance.

Working closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams, this role will suit someone who enjoys autonomy, problem solving and being truly accountable for their area.

If you are naturally proactive, commercially aware and enjoy getting ahead of issues before they arise - this could be an exciting opportunity to make a genuine impact.

What you'll be doing:

• Full ownership of the accounts receivable / sales ledger function
• Proactively managing and reducing aged debt, ensuring strong cash collection performance
• Building strong relationships with customers and key stakeholders to resolve queries and maintain healthy payment terms
• Producing regular reporting, analysis and insight on debtor performance, aged debt and cash flow trends
• Monitoring customer credit limits, payment behaviours and financial risk indicators
• Undertaking credit reviews and using external reporting tools to identify potential business risks and recommend actions
• Working closely with senior finance leadership to improve controls, processes and visibility across receivables
• Supporting month-end, quarter-end and year-end activities relating to debtors and cash collection
• Partnering with internal teams including Commercial, Operations and Senior Leadership to ensure a joined-up approach
• Driving continuous improvement across reporting, controls and credit processes
• Supporting with ad hoc finance projects and business priorities as required

What we're looking for:

• Proven experience within Credit Control, Accounts Receivable or Credit Risk
• Experience owning a ledger and managing complex or high-value accounts
• Strong commercial awareness with the confidence to challenge and escalate where needed
• Comfortable producing reports, analysis and insights to support decision making
• Strong relationship builder - able to manage conversations professionally at all levels internally and externally
• Proactive, detail orientated and naturally ahead of the game
• Confident working in a fast-paced, evolving environment
• Strong Excel and systems experience
• Retail, consumer, wholesale or FMCG exposure would be highly advantageous

Why join?

This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a highly visible role where you can genuinely make an impact, influence processes and work closely with senior stakeholders in a collaborative and fast-paced environment.

You will be joining a business at an exciting time, where ideas, accountability and proactive thinking are genuinely valued.

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