Credit Manager, Industrial Manufacturing Sector

Our client, a well-established market leader within the industrial sector, is seeking an experienced Credit Control Manager to oversee and strengthen its credit management function. Reporting to the Financial Controller, this role will play a critical part in protecting the company's financial interests through effective credit risk assessment, collections management and receivables optimisation.

The successful candidate will be responsible for evaluating credit applications, conducting credit checks on both new and existing customers and assessing customer creditworthiness through detailed business and financial analysis. The role will also involve working closely with credit insurers to ensure appropriate credit limits are in place, preparing internal credit approval recommendations and regularly reviewing customer portfolios to proactively manage credit exposure and minimise bad debt risks.

As a key business partner, the Credit Control Manager will collaborate closely with commercial teams and internal stakeholders to resolve customer disputes, negotiate payment arrangements, and drive timely collections. The incumbent will be expected to identify and escalate high-risk accounts, recommend credit holds where necessary and support legal recovery actions for problematic customers while balancing commercial considerations and business growth objectives.

The role also carries leadership responsibilities, including overseeing and developing the credit control team, ensuring compliance with established policies and procedures and providing management with timely updates on emerging credit risks and mitigation strategies. A strong understanding of credit control practices, contract and business law, market credit conditions and risk management principles will be essential for success in this position.

The ideal candidate will possess a Degree or Diploma in Business, Commerce, Finance, or a related discipline, coupled with at least 8 years of relevant credit control or credit risk management experience, including several years in a managerial capacity. Strong analytical, negotiation, stakeholder management and communication skills are highly valued, as is the ability to lead teams and influence business decisions in a dynamic environment.

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