Here at Whitehall, we are currently hiring for a Credit Control Manager on a Full-Time basis to join our Finance team, reporting to the Finance Manager. This is an exciting time to join a growing business which offers a wide range of benefits including working from home, private healthcare and a multitude of rewards/incentives. As a Credit Control Manager, you will play an essential role in ensuring streamlined debt recovery and process efficiencies across your team. It is essential for this role that you have a minimum of 4 years credit controller leadership experience backed up with accreditation in either CICM L3 or AAT L4 and above or both.

Who are Whitehall Resources? We are a specialist SAP, IT & Data recruitment agency based in Colchester, Essex with offices in the UK, Europe and the US. We work with some of the biggest and best-known companies in the world in their search for specialist-skilled professionals. We are multi-award winning and have been recognised as one of the largest IT staffing firms in the UK & Europe, based on 2023 turnover.

Credit Control Manager

Proven ability in successfully managing a team through change, with examples of continuous process improvements implemented to wider teams with a confident and hands on approach displaying a can-do attitude and not afraid to get stuck in.

Key Responsibilities:

Team Leadership:Manage, supervise and support a small team, setting weekly targets and objectives to drive success.
Process Improvement:Collaborate with acquired businesses to standardise and streamline processes constantly questioning the status quo.
Procedure Development:Implement new procedures to improve daily workflows and alleviate pressure points.
Resource Maximisation:Optimise staff resources and identify training needs.
Reporting:Prepare and present reports to stakeholders.
Collection Policies:Develop and implement consistent and effective collection strategies to maximise cash collections and reduce overall debt.

Essential Qualifications:

Experience:Prior experience in a managerial role within credit control, with solid knowledge of standard accountancy and finance practices.
Qualifications:A recognised accounting qualification (e.g., AAT Level 4, CICM L3) with strong analytical skills and proficiency in accounting software, Sage products an advantage
Leadership Skills:Proven ability to manage people effectively, with in-depth knowledge of budgeting, financial forecasting, and strong reporting skills.
Technical Proficiency:Strong understanding of business principles and a solid grasp of Microsoft applications.

Ongoing and required tasks:

Calculate and manage Credit Risk across Global multi-currency businesses, currently UK, Europe and USA
Credit control related tasks to include, but not limited to; chasing, calling, liaising with clients and internal staff.
Produce monthly debtor, sales, rebate and cashflow reports for Finance Manager and Finance Director.
Weekly and monthly updates to Finance Manger or Finance Director to include a debtors update, bad debt provisions and any foreseeable issues in the future
Accountable for the reduction of debt provision without increasing write off/credit notes
Cashflow Management of contracted payables vs incoming forecast for multi-currency contracts, highlighting probable negative cashflow across group and currencies and offering solutions
Global credit management reporting of targets calculating DSO, ratios, credit risk and percentage delinquencies
Provide Credit checks/reports for new clients when required.
Set and adopt Credit Control parameters to keep overall debt as low as possible Such as (0-30 days, 31-60, 61-90, 90+)
Global Credit and Collection processes reducing debtor days and streamlining processes across entities
Conducting team appraisals, setting goals and objectives and identifying gaps for improvement
Manage and motivate team to planned deliverables with explanation of variances and new deliverable action plans.
Ad hoc task presented as and when by either Finance Manager or Finance Director.

Whitehall Resources is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.