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Head of Credit
Job Posted: 2 hours ago
Salary: £ 60,000 - 65,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Leicester, Leicestershire, East Midlands
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Head of Collections / Head of Credit Control
Salary: up to £65,000 Permanent Hybrid (3 days office-based following probation)
Location: Syston, Leicestershire
A rapidly growing, multi-division organisation is looking to appoint a senior finance professional to lead their Collections and Credit Control function. With operations spanning several service lines and a strong emphasis on regulated, high-quality delivery, the business is continuing its transformation journey and now requires a confident leader to shape and strengthen its receivables processes.
Due to the offices location it is commutable from Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire.
Overview of the Role
This is a key leadership position responsible for Credit Control, Accounts Receivable and Cash Allocations. You’ll manage a team of five and be the driving force behind consistent governance, accurate reporting and efficient cash management. As billing activity now sits within the divisions, a major focus will be ensuring accuracy, alignment and accountability across all receivables activity.
Collaboration with finance leadership and operational teams will be essential as you standardise processes, enhance controls and embed a culture of continuous improvement.
What You’ll Be Doing
Leading, coaching and developing the Credit Control and AR team
Overseeing reliable, timely cash allocation and end-to-end receivables activity
Strengthening governance frameworks, controls and compliance
Working with divisional teams to resolve billing inconsistencies and improve accuracy
Monitoring KPIs, aged debt and performance metrics, with clear reporting
Identifying opportunities to improve processes and drive efficiencies across the functionWhat We’re Looking For
Strong experience leading Credit Control and Accounts Receivable functions
Background in complex billing and allocations within a multi-entity or multi-service environment
Confident leader with the ability to influence at all levels
Skilled in stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration
Ideally qualified (CICM, ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or equivalent professional experience
Analytical, solutions-focused and committed to continuous improvementWhat’s on Offer
Competitive salary up to £65,000
Hybrid working (3 office days once probation is complete)
The chance to lead a critical finance area and shape group-wide performance
A collaborative, commercially minded working cultureINDSHBefore You Apply
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