Job Title: Credit Manager
Location: Birmingham
Salary: £47k per annum
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
The Company:
Job Overview
We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Credit Manager to oversee our credit operations. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills and a thorough understanding of financial services, ensuring the effective management of accounts payable and credit risk.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee the entire credit granting process, including credit risk assessment, loan approval, and collection procedures.
- Evaluate and approve credit limits for new and existing customers.
- Develop and enforce credit policies to ensure efficient cash flow and minimal credit risk.
- Manage accounts receivable and collections, working closely with clients to maintain positive relationships while ensuring timely payments.
- Analyse financial data and trends to forecast credit exposure and recommend strategies to minimize risk.
- Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing credit team.
Qualifications
- Proven experience in a credit management or financial services role.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data.
- Proficiency in accounting software, including QuickBooks, PeopleSoft, Sage, or similar platforms.
- Experience with data entry and maintaining accurate financial records.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with a focus on phone etiquette.
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
Benefits and Package
- Hybrid working (2 days in Aston, Birmingham and 3 days remote) may require travel
- 33 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)
- Training and career advancement opportunities
- Michelin pension scheme matched up to 6% of base salary
- Life assurance & income protection (as a member of our pension scheme)
- Share incentive plan
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
- Employee recognition & long service award schemes
- Employee assistance programme
- Healthcare cash plan options
- Competitive staff discount scheme on a range of products and services
- Discounts on holidays, shopping, restaurants and much more though our 'Lifestyle' employee-benefits programme
- Salary sacrifice scheme
Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Credit Controller, Credit Manager, Finance Manager, Finance Supervisor, Accounts Coordinator, Finance Associate, Financial Controller, Management Accountant, Finance Specialist, Financial Executive, Financial Accounting, Cost Controller, Accounts Controller, Accounts Analyst, Accountant, Bookkeeper, Revenue Accountant, Head of Finance, Chartered Accountant, Senior Accountant, Revenue Accountancy will all be considered.