We are partnering with a highly recognised consumer business looking to appoint a highly experienced Senior Credit Controller into a key role within the finance team.
This is far more than a traditional credit control position.
The business is seeking a commercially minded professional who can take ownership of the ledger, strengthen controls, enhance reporting, and proactively manage customer risk to support cash flow and business performance.
Working closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams, this role will suit someone who enjoys autonomy, problem solving and being truly accountable for their area.
If you are naturally proactive, commercially aware and enjoy getting ahead of issues before they arise - this could be an exciting opportunity to make a genuine impact.
What you'll be doing:
Full ownership of the accounts receivable / sales ledger function
Proactively managing and reducing aged debt, ensuring strong cash collection performance
Building strong relationships with customers and key stakeholders to resolve queries and maintain healthy payment terms
Producing regular reporting, analysis and insight on debtor performance, aged debt and cash flow trends
Monitoring customer credit limits, payment behaviours and financial risk indicators
Undertaking credit reviews and using external reporting tools to identify potential business risks and recommend actions
Working closely with senior finance leadership to improve controls, processes and visibility across receivables
Supporting month-end, quarter-end and year-end activities relating to debtors and cash collection
Partnering with internal teams including Commercial, Operations and Senior Leadership to ensure a joined-up approach
Driving continuous improvement across reporting, controls and credit processes
Supporting with ad hoc finance projects and business priorities as required
What we're looking for:
Proven experience within Credit Control, Accounts Receivable or Credit Risk
Experience owning a ledger and managing complex or high-value accounts
Strong commercial awareness with the confidence to challenge and escalate where needed
Comfortable producing reports, analysis and insights to support decision making
Strong relationship builder - able to manage conversations professionally at all levels internally and externally
Proactive, detail orientated and naturally ahead of the game
Confident working in a fast-paced, evolving environment
Strong Excel and systems experience
Retail, consumer, wholesale or FMCG exposure would be highly advantageous
Why join?
This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a highly visible role where you can genuinely make an impact, influence processes and work closely with senior stakeholders in a collaborative and fast-paced environment.
You will be joining a business at an exciting time, where ideas, accountability and proactive thinking are genuinely valued.
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Salary description
£45000.00 - £52000.00 per year