Your new company
You will join a well established and thriving business who are pioneers in the skincare industry. You will be reporting to the Group Financial Controller, managing your own team of 2 Credit Controllers.
Your new role
- Oversee daily and monthly duties related to credit control for 3rd-party retailers, boutiques, and e-commerce across all brands.
- Hands-on credit control responsibilities for high-profile clients/ customers.
- Handle inbox management, debit notes, query resolution, recharges, cash allocation, and reconciliation.
- Lead, coach, and guide a team of two credit controllers, establish ambitious objectives, and conduct regular weekly one-on-one sessions for feedback and development.
- Collaborate with customers and other departments to identify and resolve issues
- Responsible for month end reporting: calculating bad debt provision,prepare month end reports and overseeing revenue recognition process
- Issue regular AR reports and escalate issues to GFC/FD as needed
- Manage AR process and policy documentation, collaborate with Group Financial Controller to identify process improvements.
- Help push process improvements across AR with a focus on debit notes, communicating with other departments that can affect credit
- Conduct monthly meetings with the insurance company to manage the trade insurance policy
- Assess the credit risk and limits of key accounts semi-annually
- Handle external debt collection agency relationships
What you'll need to succeed
- Strong Credit Control Background in Retail/FMCG.
- Previous experience managing and developing an AR team
- Effective communication.
- Experience with deductions.
- Previous experience and knowledge of SAP S4/HANA system (highly advantageous)
- Able to handle manual work under high pressure deadlines.
- Excel skills including Sumif, Pivots, Vlookups
- System implementation (ideally SAP)
- Brilliant attention to detail.
- Adaptable to changing business demands.
What you'll get in return
- 26 days annual leave + bank holidays, your birthday off, day off for significant life events, and the option to buy additional days
- Contributory pension scheme, with an 8% match.
- An annual performance bonus.
- Private medical insurance.
- Parental allowance.
- Generous discounts on company products
- Life Assurance coverage up to four times salary.
- Enjoy a Flexible Friday finish.
- Embrace flexible and hybrid working.
- Access to wellbeing programs.
- Regular performance and development reviews to ensure your career is on the right track.
What you need to do now
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