Your Company:
NET Recruit are delighted to be partnering with a global manufacturing business who are seeking an experienced and driven Credit Manager to join their team in a full-time, permanent capacity. With a strong market presence and ambitious growth plans, this organisation prides itself on operational excellence and financial discipline. As part of their continued expansion, they are looking to strengthen their finance function with a strategic leader who can enhance credit control operations and safeguard the company’s financial position.
The successful candidate will play a pivotal role within the finance team, overseeing both the strategic and day-to-day management of the credit control function. This position will suit an analytical and confident professional who can balance risk management with relationship building, ensuring robust credit processes while supporting wider commercial objectives.

Your Roles and Responsibilities:
While in this position your duties may include but will not be limited to:
*Leading, mentoring and developing a high-performing credit control team, ensuring targets and KPIs are consistently achieved
*Conducting detailed risk analysis across customers and sectors to identify potential financial exposure and implement mitigation strategies
*Managing relationships with credit insurers, securing appropriate coverage and ensuring full compliance with policy terms
*Producing high-level reports and insights on debtor performance, risk exposure and financial trends for senior stakeholders
*Improving cash flow forecasting accuracy and implementing effective strategies to reduce debtor days
*Overseeing the legal recovery process for uninsured debts, including initiating proceedings and managing enforcement actions
*Building and maintaining strong working relationships with both internal departments and external stakeholders
What you will need to Apply:
The ideal candidate for this role will have proven experience in leading a credit control function, ideally within FMCG, wholesale or distribution environments. A strong understanding of credit risk, debtor management and legal recovery processes is essential. Applicants should demonstrate excellent leadership and communication skills, alongside the ability to operate strategically within a fast-moving business.
A professional qualification from the Chartered Institute of Credit Management (CICM) would be highly advantageous. Experience managing credit insurance processes is essential, as is a track record of driving change, such as integrating new systems or onboarding acquired business functions.
Candidates should also possess strong technical skills, including advanced Microsoft Excel capabilities, familiarity with Business Intelligence reporting tools, and ideally exposure to Microsoft Dynamics D365.

What you will get in Return:
For the successful candidate, a competitive salary and benefits package will be offered, reflective of experience and expertise. This will include a strong holiday allowance, pension contribution, and additional benefits designed to support your wellbeing and professional growth.
This role offers excellent opportunities for career progression within a growing organisation, alongside the chance to make a significant impact on financial performance and business strategy. You will gain valuable exposure at a senior level and play a key role in shaping the future of the credit control function.

To enquire further about this exciting position, please reach out to:

Justin Heron - Talent Acquisition Director

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