Head of Collections & Credit Risk

NET Recruit is searching the market for a Head of Collections & Credit Risk to join a leading national services organisation, located in the Chesterfield area.

You Role

While in this position your duties may include but are not limited to:

• Driving, motivating and managing performance across a sizable team of credit control and collections professionals
• Leading on-site communications and the execution of people strategies and change management processes
• Collaborating with stakeholders across the business to identify and implement process enhancements
• Ensuring adherence to the company’s credit policy across the function
• Overseeing the timely completion of control activities, audit deliverables, and balance sheet reconciliations
• Driving process improvements using automation tools, Salesforce, and Alteryx
• Developing innovative approaches to reduce outstanding debt and enhance the delivery of cashflow
• Partnering with Directors and account managers to resolve customer issues related to credit, billing, and payments

You MUST Have

Please apply ONLY if you meet the following criteria:

• Possession of a professional accounting qualification, ideally CICM or equivalent
• Strong experience within credit and collections, particularly from a strategical and management position
• Excellent leadership and wider communication and stakeholder management skills
• Good working knowledge of complex IT systems, including interfaces and controls
• Good commercial aptitude and awareness
• Background in financial controls

Your Opportunity

This is a leading services business with decades of success and a large workforce, which is growing year upon year, and a customer base that stretches across the country. This individual will join the finance department and spearhead a large team with the aim of managing credit risk and bringing down debt, whilst discovering opportunities to optimise and deliver cashflow.

There will be a competitive remuneration package for the position holder within this role, based on previous experience and knowledge and will include a good salary/pay rate, and wider incentives and rewards. The true merit of this position will be the fantastic exposure gained, not only within a developing and competitive market, but from within an industry giant.

To express interest in this role and have a confidential chat, please reach out to:

Phoebe Jones - Talent Acquisition Specialist

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