Credit Manager (Permanent)
Cherry Professional is partnering with an established, multi-site business in the East Midlands to recruit a Credit Manager on a permanent, full-time basis (office/on-site when not out in the field). Head office based in Nottingham, commutable by car and train.
This is a key role within the finance team, responsible for leading day-to-day credit operations, strengthening cash collection performance, and partnering with internal stakeholders to manage credit risk and improve processes.
Key responsibilities
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Cherry Professional is partnering with an established, multi-site business in the East Midlands to recruit a Credit Manager on a permanent, full-time basis (office/on-site when not out in the field). Head office based in Nottingham, commutable by car and train.
This is a key role within the finance team, responsible for leading day-to-day credit operations, strengthening cash collection performance, and partnering with internal stakeholders to manage credit risk and improve processes.
Key responsibilities
- Lead and develop the credit control / accounts receivable function (team leadership and workload management).
- Own the order-to-cash cycle: invoicing support, collections, query resolution, dispute management and allocation.
- Review and maintain credit limits, risk checks and customer terms.
- Drive reductions in aged debt and improve cashflow forecasting and reporting.
- Produce regular KPI and debtor reporting for Finance leadership.
- Support continuous improvement across systems, controls and ways of working.
- Strong, hands-on experience in credit management / senior credit control within a busy environment (ideally an industrious sector / multi branch / regional role) .
- Confident people leader (or ready to step up) with the ability to influence stakeholders.
- Solid Excel skills and familiarity with ERP/finance systems.
- Commercial mindset, resilient approach, and strong attention to detail.
- £50,000 (scope for up to £55,000 for the right blend of skill, experience, knowledge and character)
- Full-time hours
- On-site working
Cherry Professional are recruiting for this opportunity on behalf of our client. Please view our Privacy Policy on our website to understand how your data will be used if you apply for this role.