Credit Control Team Leader
<p>At Hays, we are currently working with a multinational organisation who are conducting a search for an accomplished Credit Manager. This role is ideal for a commercially minded credit leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can drive measurable improvements in cash flow, debtor performance, and team capability.<br /><br />In your new role as a Credit Manager, you will lead a credit control function, ensuring strong cash-collection performance, effective debtor management, and seamless collaboration with sales and finance stakeholders. <strong>Some of your key responsibilities include:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Drive regional cash-collection performance and reduce aged debt.</li><li>Act as the escalation point for late-payment and high-risk debtor issues.</li><li>Partner with sales teams to resolve disputes and maintain strong cross-functional communication.</li><li>Produce and review monthly and weekly credit performance reports.</li><li>Lead, motivate, and develop the regional credit control team.</li><li>Approve accounts progressing to legal action and ensure accurate documentation for reviews.</li></ul> <p><br /><strong>You will need:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Proven experience in credit control or credit management leadership.</li><li>Strong understanding of cash flow, debtor-day KPIs, and credit-risk processes.</li><li>Experience managing or supervising a credit control team.</li><li>Proficiency with SAP, and Excel.</li><li>Accountability and transparency.</li><li>Strong communication and distinguishability skills.</li><li>A people-focused leadership style.</li></ul> <p><br /><strong>What you'll get in return</strong><br />Various benefits including hybrid working.<br /><br /><strong>What you need to do now</strong><br />If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.<br />If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.</p> <p>Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk</p>