We are seeking a highly skilled, self-motivated, and results-driven Credit Control Manager to join our Finance team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the financial health of a growing organization while leading a team of credit controllers. Reporting to the Finance Director, the Credit Control Manager will oversee an assigned credit book and be responsible for managing accounts receivable, ensuring timely debt collection, and actively contributing to cashflow and working capital management. This hands-on role involves effective communication with customers and internal teams, particularly Sales and Operations, to streamline invoicing and collections processes.
Principle Accountabilities will include but not limited to:
1. Leadership & Team Management:
Lead, coach, and develop a team of credit controllers, fostering a high-performance culture focused on achieving collection targets and exceptional customer service. Set clear performance goals, provide regular feedback, and implement training to enhance team skills and efficiency in debt collection practices.
2. Invoice Management & Customer Statements:
Ensure accurate and timely invoicing aligned with customer purchase orders, approved quotations, and contractual terms. Oversee the preparation and distribution of monthly customer statements, ensuring all necessary documentation is provided to expedite payments.
3. Debt Collection & Cashflow Management:
Proactively manage an assigned credit book, working with customers to adhere to credit terms and ensuring timely collection of outstanding balances. Maintain accurate cashflow forecasts in the accounting system, supporting the Finance Director with key insights for effective cashflow planning. Drive reductions in Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) and identify areas for improvement in the collections process.
4. Cash Application & Reconciliation:
Oversee the accurate posting and allocation of cash receipts to corresponding invoices, ensuring consistency with customer account records. Collaborate with the finance team to resolve discrepancies, keeping accounts receivable ledgers up-to-date and reconciled.
5. Customer and Internal Stakeholder Relations:
Build strong relationships with key customer contacts to facilitate prompt issue resolution and maintain positive payment terms. Partner with Sales and Operations teams to ensure invoicing aligns with service delivery and to support streamlined revenue recognition.
6. Ad Hoc:
Reconciling complex accounts that have been escalated from other members of the Credit Control team. Supporting the administration of any new customer set up forms. Liaising with the client as necessary and providing status reports and other relevant information as required.
Key Skills & Competencies:
Proven experience in credit control and team management within a dynamic business environment. Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with a keen eye for detail. Exceptional communication skills for managing internal and external relationships. Proficiency in accounting systems and Excel; experience in cashflow management is a plus. A proactive approach to meeting targets, improving team performance, and supporting cashflow stability.
What we offer:
* Competitive Salary
* Excellent working conditions and training
* Flexibility - Remote / Working from home available 1 day
To apply, please click on “Apply Now” Apply: hr@mcbreen.ie
For further info, please contact Andrea in our HR Department on 049 4380148 #J-18808-Ljbffr