Interim Credit Control Manager

Interim Credit Control Manager

Location: Leicester (Office-based with flexibility where appropriate)
Contract: Interim 6-12 Months
Salary: Equivalent to circa £40,000 per annum

The Opportunity

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Interim Credit Control Manager to join a well-established business based in Leicester on an initial 6-12 month contract.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on credit professional to lead the credit control function, drive cash collection performance and support the wider finance team during a busy period. The successful candidate will be responsible for improving debtor performance, managing the credit control team and implementing best practice across the function.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage the day-to-day activities of the credit control team.
Drive cash collection and reduce aged debt.
Monitor debtor balances and produce regular aged debt reports.
Develop and implement effective credit control strategies and processes.
Build strong working relationships with customers to resolve outstanding queries and payment issues.
Review and approve credit limits and assess customer credit risk.
Escalate high-risk accounts where appropriate.
Produce weekly and monthly KPI reports for senior management.
Work closely with the wider finance team to support cash flow forecasting.
Identify opportunities to improve processes and controls within the credit function.
Support with month-end activities relating to accounts receivable.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

Previous experience managing a credit control function or team.
A proven track record of improving cash collection and reducing debtor days.
Strong leadership and people management skills.
Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail.
Experience using ERP or finance systems, alongside strong Excel skills.
The ability to work independently and deliver results within a fast-paced environment
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed