Full job descriptionEuropean Credit Control Manager
Location: Basingstoke – Hybrid
Salary: Competitive
Contract: 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract
Working Pattern: Full-Time


We are recruiting for an experienced European Credit Control Manager to join an established international business on a 12-month fixed-term contract.


This is a senior, hands-on leadership position with responsibility for the European Credit function. You’ll manage and develop a diverse Credit Control team while taking ownership of cash collection, credit risk, working capital and credit strategy across multiple European markets.


The Role
Your responsibilities will include:
*Leading, managing and developing the European Credit Control team
*Managing regional cash collection targets and improving working capital
*Monitoring and driving DSO performance across European markets
*Overseeing customer accounts and ensuring agreed payment terms are maintained
*Managing commercial credit decisions for new and existing customers
*Minimising bad debt exposure while supporting commercial objectives
*Overseeing orders placed on credit hold and ensuring appropriate release processes are followed
*Maintaining and enforcing credit policies and procedures
*Working closely with Sales, Customer Service and Finance teams
*Supporting accurate and timely invoicing and effective payment processes
*Ensuring credit processes meet internal audit requirements
*Supporting Oracle and other credit-related system implementations
*Representing the Credit function at internal meetings and, where required, customer visits


About You
*Significant experience within Credit Control/Credit Management
*Previous experience leading and developing a sizeable Credit Control team
*Experience managing a credit function across multiple European markets
*Strong understanding of cash collection, DSO, working capital and credit risk
*Commercial approach with the ability to balance risk management with business requirements
*Confident working with senior stakeholders across Finance, Sales and Customer Service
*Strong Excel and systems skills
*Oracle experience would be highly advantageous
*Excellent communication, influencing and conflict-resolution skills
*Comfortable working independently and making decisions in a fast-paced environment
*ICM qualification would be advantageous but isn’t essential


What’s on Offer
*Competitive salary + annual bonus
*Hybrid working arrangement
*Senior European remit
*Opportunity to lead an established Credit Control function
*Broad exposure across Finance, Sales and Customer Service within an international organisation
*Private pension
*Health cash plan, including contributions towards dental and optical costs
*£500 annual contribution towards anything wellbeing related


This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Credit Manager with European exposure to take ownership of a sizeable international credit function. If interested, please apply today.