At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead global credit risk management and compliance for a major international manufacturing business.
- Company: Join a large, dynamic organisation with a strong global presence.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career development opportunities, and exposure to senior leadership.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with opportunities for professional growth and leadership.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on global operations while enhancing your financial expertise.
- Qualifications: Qualified or part-qualified in CICM/CIMA with experience in credit risk management.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
A large organisation with a Hull-based site is recruiting a Global Credit Manager.
The Opportunity
A global, highly complex manufacturing business is seeking an experienced Global Credit Compliance Manager to join its finance leadership team. This is a high-profile role supporting international operations across Europe, Asia, and the Americas, with responsibility for global customer credit risk and enterprise-wide compliance governance. The role sits at the intersection of commercial decision-making, cash optimisation, and regulatory compliance, offering exposure to senior leadership and Board-level reporting within a large, international group environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the global credit and compliance agenda, ensuring policies, processes, and reporting are fit for purpose and aligned to business strategy and delegation of authority.
- Own global customer credit risk management, including financial analysis, credit limit recommendations, and risk mitigation using internal and external data sources.
- Present quarterly credit performance and key compliance updates to senior leadership and Board-level stakeholders.
- Oversee credit control activities to drive timely cash collection while supporting commercial continuity.
- Partner with commercial teams, including participation in customer meetings, to balance growth and risk.
- Lead preparation of monthly performance and compliance reporting for senior management.
- Ensure Letters of Credit are managed in line with UCP regulations and internal guidelines.
- Oversee securitisation reporting to Group, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Lead complex debt resolution and recovery activities, liaising with administrators, legal advisors, and other stakeholders.
- Monitor and advise on changing regulatory requirements impacting the business.
- Drive and embed a strong culture of compliance across the organisation, including Competition Law, Anti-Bribery Corruption, Sanctions, Modern Slavery, Dawn Raids, and Code of Conduct.
- Conduct third-party due diligence and integrity assessments, working closely with external advisors.
- Manage gifts and entertainment registers, sanctions reporting, and KYC responses to financial institutions.
- Provide leadership, coaching, and development to direct reports, maintaining high professional and ethical standards.
- Represent the business on selected global credit and compliance initiatives.
- Support ad-hoc projects and activities as required by senior finance leadership.
Candidate Profile
- Qualified or part-qualified CICM / CIMA, or equivalent experience.
- Progressive experience in global credit risk management and regulatory compliance within a complex, international environment.
- Strong understanding of credit drivers, customer risk, and security instruments (e.g. Letters of Credit).
- Commercially minded with strong financial and analytical capability.
- Confident, operating independently and influencing senior stakeholders.
- Strong systems and PC skills (advanced Excel essential; SAP experience highly desirable).
- Meticulous attention to detail with a strong focus on data quality, consistency, and governance.
Credit Manager in Kingston upon Hull employer: Hays
Join a leading global manufacturing organisation based in Hull, where you will be part of a dynamic finance leadership team dedicated to driving compliance and optimising cash flow across international operations. With a strong emphasis on employee development, this company fosters a collaborative work culture that values integrity and innovation, offering unique opportunities for professional growth and exposure to senior leadership. Experience the benefits of working in a large, complex environment that prioritises compliance and ethical standards while supporting your career aspirations.
