Credit Control Manager

Credit Control Manager | Alfreton | Up to £36,500 DOE | Full Time | Permanent Astute Recruitment are proud to be partnering with a successful and continually growing manufacturing business based in Alfreton to recruit an experienced Credit Control Manager. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive and commercially minded Credit Control professional to take ownership of a well-established credit function, leading a team whilst driving cash collection performance, minimising risk and improving processes across the department.

The successful candidate will play a key role within the finance team, taking responsibility for the day-to-day management of credit control operations whilst providing meaningful reporting and analysis to support business decisions.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead, motivate and develop the Credit Control team. Oversee the timely collection of outstanding debt and maximise cash flow. Monitor and manage customer credit limits and account risk. Review and improve existing credit control procedures and processes. Prepare and present monthly KPI reports and performance analysis. Forecast short and medium-term cash collections to support cashflow planning. Manage customer on-hold reports and escalate potential risks.

Oversee customer credit insurance levels and related documentation. Ensure the timely allocation of cash receipts. Support debt recovery activities where required. Build strong relationships with both customers and internal stakeholders. Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency across the function.

About You:

To be considered for this role, you will have: A minimum of 3 years' experience managing a Credit Control team. Previous experience within a manufacturing, distribution or similar fast-paced environment. Strong reporting and analytical skills. The ability to balance commercial opportunity with risk management. Experience reviewing and improving processes and procedures. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Advanced Excel skills, including the ability to analyse large volumes of data, create dashboards, produce KPI reports and generate meaningful management information.

A hands-on approach with the ability to lead by example. Other roles you may have applied for:
Sales Ledger Manager, Credit Manager, Accounts Receivable Manager, Credit & Collections Manager, Credit Services Manager, Accounts Receivable Team Leader, Senior Credit Controller, Credit Control Team Leader, Credit Supervisor.