Credit Controller in Tewkesbury

About HYDRO

Hydro is a leading industrial company committed to a sustainable future. Since 1905, Hydro has transformed natural resources into valuable products for people and businesses, creating a safe and secure workplace for over 30,000 employees across more than 140 locations and 40 countries. The company is dedicated to creating safe, inclusive workplaces and contributing to more sustainable societies through innovative and efficient solutions. Hydro offers global opportunities with a strong local presence. Our activities span the entire aluminium value chain across all continents, providing excellent opportunities for learning, development, and career progression within a well-established and forward‐looking organisation.

ROLE OUTLINE

This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop within a finance function in a global organisation. The UK Finance team operates as a close‐knit unit supported by a highly skilled shared service function in Hungary. Reporting to the Head of UK Finance, the Credit Controller will take ownership of credit control and accounts receivable activities while supporting the Shared Service Centre (GBSF) with accounts payable queries. The role also involves contributing to finance projects and continuous improvement initiatives across the business. It is well suited to an individual with accounts receivable and credit control experience who is looking to develop their career within a dynamic, commercially focused environment.

Your Responsibilities

• Manage customer accounts to ensure timely collection balances in line with agreed credit terms.
• Monitor and forecast cash receipts, highlighting risks and delays proactively.
• Oversee credit insurance declarations and prepare quarterly submissions.
• Hold weekly credit control meetings with the sales teams.
• Act as the key contact for the Shared Service Centre (GBSF) across AR, AP and related processes.
• Monitor and report on key KPIs such as Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) and Average Delinquency Days (ADD).
• Calculate customer rebates and process related credit notes accurately.
• Review and approve customer credit applications, ensuring appropriate risk assessment and documentation.
• Support external auditors with accounts receivable queries and documentation.
• Act as local Vendor Invoice Management key user when required.
• Complete day‐to‐day finance administration tasks accurately and efficiently.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and controls.

Your Experience & Skills

• Experience working within accounts receivable and credit control.
• Previous experience within a finance environment.
• Basic understanding of financial data, credit reports, and KPIs.
• Willingness to learn new skills and gain new experiences within a forward‐looking, commercially driven organisation at the forefront of sustainability.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines.
• Confident communicator, able to liaise effectively across teams and with customers.
• Experience with SAP (ideally, but not required) and Power BI (if available).
• Self‐motivated with a proactive approach to problem‐solving and continuous improvement.
• Strong attention to detail with a good understanding of business impact.
• Experience within manufacturing or construction (desirable).
• Understanding of VAT fundamentals.
• Ability to work well within a team.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint).
• Can self‐motivate, prioritise and manage own workload.
• Full UK Drivers Licence (desirable).

Salary And Benefits

• Salary from £30,000.
• Hybrid working option available, for up to 2 days a week.
• 25 days holiday per annum.
• Life assurance offered at 7× salary.
• Industry‐leading pension scheme contributions by the employer.
• Employee assistance programme including Cycle‐to‐work scheme, Mental Health awareness programme and a variety of other offers to save money on everyday purchases.
• Free on‐site parking, with free charging pods for Hybrid and electric vehicles available to all employees.
• Opportunity to participate in Group‐approved training programmes.
• Opportunity to visit other Group facilities in the UK and overseas to enhance training and cross‐border collaboration with colleagues.
• Longer‐term career succession programme within Hydro to ensure career potential can be fulfilled either in the UK or farther afield.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Hydro is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in employment. The company recognises its obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and supports the spirit and intention of the legislation through its policies and practices. At Hydro we want to attract, develop and retain a diverse workforce through a well‐balanced mix of age, gender, cultures and competencies at all organisational levels and welcome applications from all people.