Head of Credit Control

About the Role

My Client, a leading business in the UK in its niche in the construction industry, is seeking an experienced and results-driven Head of Credit Control to lead their credit control department. You will ensure compliance with the Finance Group Directive for Credit & Collection, oversee risk management, and maximise cash flow while maintaining strong customer relationships. This is a key leadership role that requires balancing commercial needs with financial risk management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Set cash targets and manage the team to achieve them
• Ensure compliance with credit policies, insurance requirements, and financial directives
• Build strong relationships with key customers and internal stakeholders
• Develop and coach team members to create a high-performing, self-managing team
• Drive continuous process improvements across departments
• Collaborate with sales, customer service, insurers, and the Board of Directors

What We’re Looking For:

Qualifications & Experience

• Member of the Institute of Credit Management
• Proven track record in financial risk assessment and achieving stretch targets
• Strong leadership experience in credit control and collections
• Proven team management experience and experience of developing a high performing team
• SAP experience is essential
• Senior credit experience in a UK Construction company
• Preferably senior credit experience in a UK Plant Hire / Construction Hire company

Skills & Attributes

• Strong communicator with excellent negotiation skills
• Strategic thinker with a proactive approach to risk and compliance
• Passionate about developing people and improving business processes
• High integrity, reliability, and a strong work ethic

What’s in it for you:

For the right candidate, this is a highly autonomous role, reporting to an experienced Finance Director, in an established, profitable, growing, national business. In addition, there is the opportunity to be involved in Group (in 50+ countries) project work (remotely - no travel). Competitive salary of £65k-£75k (DOE) 20% Bonus Potential Pension Hybrid Working (3 days in, 2 days remote)

Applications:

Candidates that are able to demonstrate the above mentioned requirements and are currently able to work in the UK (without requiring sponsorship) are invited to apply with their CV for consideration. The interview process will be a 2 stage process, both meetings face to face, on site. The 1st stage will be meeting the FD and the incumbent, who this role replaces. The 2nd stage will be the FD again, with another senior member of the management team, likely the HR Director.

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