At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the credit control team and drive cash collection performance.
- Company: Established business in Leicester with a supportive finance team.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible office environment, and professional growth opportunities.
- Other info: Fast-paced environment with opportunities for process improvement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by improving cash flow and leading a dynamic team.
- Qualifications: Experience in credit control management and strong leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 40000 £ per year.
Location: Leicester (Office-based with flexibility where appropriate)
Contract: Interim 6-12 Months
Salary: Equivalent to circa £40,000 per annum
The Opportunity
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Interim Credit Control Manager to join a well-established business based in Leicester on an initial 6-12 month contract. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on credit professional to lead the credit control function, drive cash collection performance and support the wider finance team during a busy period. The successful candidate will be responsible for improving debtor performance, managing the credit control team and implementing best practice across the function.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the day-to-day activities of the credit control team.
- Drive cash collection and reduce aged debt.
- Monitor debtor balances and produce regular aged debt reports.
- Develop and implement effective credit control strategies and processes.
- Build strong working relationships with customers to resolve outstanding queries and payment issues.
- Review and approve credit limits and assess customer credit risk.
- Escalate high-risk accounts where appropriate.
- Produce weekly and monthly KPI reports for senior management.
- Work closely with the wider finance team to support cash flow forecasting.
- Identify opportunities to improve processes and controls within the credit function.
- Support with month-end activities relating to accounts receivable.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Previous experience managing a credit control function or team.
- A proven track record of improving cash collection and reducing debtor days.
- Strong leadership and people management skills.
- Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
- Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail.
- Experience using ERP or finance systems, alongside strong Excel skills.
- The ability to work independently and deliver results within a fast-paced environment.
Interim Credit Control Manager in Leicester employer: Hamilton Woods
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