Job Title: Credit Manager

Salary: £45,000 - £60,000

Location: Birmingham

Type: Permanent, Full Time (Hybrid)

About the Role

Marks Sattin are working with a prestigious professional services business in Birmingham, who are looking for an experienced Credit Manager to join their team. The Credit Manager will play a key part in leading the credit control team, overseeing collection of debts, minimising financial risk, and aligning credit strategies with broader business objectives.

Main Responsibilities

• Leading, managing and developing the credit control team.
• Recommending and implementing credit control policies and procedures in line with firm standards and legal regulations.
• Overseeing the assessment and analysis of client credit, setting appropriate credit limits.
• Monitoring aged debt and bad debt provision, ensuring proactive resolution of overdue accounts.
• Overseeing monthly and quarterly cash collection targets.
• Liaising with external debt recovery agencies when necessary and advise on recovery strategies.
• Providing regular reporting to the CFO on cash collection performance, risks, and recovery progress.

Skills and Experience

• Proven experience in credit management within a professional services environment.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to lead and influence.
• Professional qualification in credit management or finance (e.g. CICM) is desirable.
• Ability to balance commercial awareness with risk mitigation.

Equal Opportunities

Marks Sattin is dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace that values diversity and well-being. Applications from all backgrounds are encouraged. Unfortunately, this role does not offer sponsorship of any kind so all applicants must have full and indefinite rights to work in the UK.

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