Credit Control Manager - Hybrid Working (Permanent) in London

Retail & Consumer Goods / Credit ControlCompany: HaysConsultant: Ben CourtHays office: London-City — 5th Floor, 107 Cheapside,Phone: +443330106213Email: Ben. Court@hays.comYour new company An established international business within the premium drinks sector is looking to appoint an experienced Credit Manager to lead its regional Credit, Collections and Order to Cash function. This is a highly visible leadership role offering the opportunity to influence working capital performance across multiple international business units. Your new roleReporting directly to the Finance Director, you will take ownership of the end to end Credit, Collections and Order to Cash function across the UK and South East Asia. You'll lead a team, drive cash collection performance, strengthen credit controls and partner with commercial stakeholders to support continued business growth. Leading the regional credit and collections strategy across multiple business units. Improving cash flow, reducing aged debt and enhancing working capital performance. Managing customer credit risk, credit limits and exposure monitoring. Driving improvements across the Order to Cash cycle through process optimisation and reporting enhancements. Partnering with Finance, Sales, Customer Service and Operations teams to resolve issues and improve collection outcomes. Providing insight and reporting to senior leadership on cash performance, risk and collections activity. Leading, developing and mentoring the Credit and Collections team. This is a fully office based role, requiring attendance 5 days per week. What you'll need to succeedProven experience as a Credit Manager, Head of Credit, Order to Cash Manager or similar senior credit leadership professional. Strong expertise across credit risk management, collections and Order to Cash processes. Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to influence senior commercial and finance leaders. Experience operating within a fast paced commercial environment. Exposure to FMCG, wholesale, distribution, luxury retail or drinks sectors would be advantageous. Opportunity to lead an international Credit and Order to Cash function. High visibility role with direct exposure to the Finance Director and senior leadership team. Genuine opportunity to drive change, influence strategy and improve business performance. Long term career prospects within a growing international organisation. Full time permanent position with a 5 day office based working pattern. If you're an experienced Credit Manager looking for a broad leadership role where you can make a tangible impact on cash flow, risk management and working capital performance, we'd be keen to hear from you.