A leading organisation within the wholesale sector is looking for a skilled Senior Credit Controller to lead its credit control function during a period of exciting transformation. This 6-month interim role is ideal for an experienced Credit Control professional who thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment and enjoys making a tangible impact.
You’ll play a central role in reducing overall debt, improving cash allocation accuracy, and supporting the Finance team through a major systems upgrade from Microsoft Navision to Microsoft Business Central.
THE JOB
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the credit control function, partnering closely with the Finance Director and wider team
- Drive debt reduction and improve cash flow management during the contract period
- Introduce fresh thinking and process improvements to enhance performance and efficiency
- Manage high volumes of transactions and ensure prompt, professional debt recovery
- Accurately allocate incoming payments and maintain up-to-date customer records
- Produce and monitor aged debt reports, proactively chasing overdue accounts
- Resolve invoice queries and disputes with both customers and internal departments
- Support cash flow forecasting and management reporting
- Play a key role in the transition from Navision to Business Central, including testing, data validation, and process alignment
- Identify and implement opportunities to streamline credit control operations
THE PERSON
- Significant experience in a Senior Credit Control position, ideally within a wholesale or similarly high-volume environment
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Navision (preferred)
- Experience with or exposure to Microsoft Business Central (highly desirable)
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
- Detail-oriented, organised, and comfortable managing multiple priorities
- Confident in challenging existing processes and driving continuous improvement
- Supportive and collaborative leader, capable of mentoring team members
THE BENEFITS
- 6-month interim contract, with potential for extension
- Flexible hybrid working (2 days WFH per week)
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays (pro-rata)
- Free onsite parking
- Involvement in a major systems transformation project
- A positive, collaborative, and forward-thinking team culture
If you’re an experienced credit control professional who enjoys both hands-on delivery and process improvement, this is an excellent opportunity to add real value in a fast-moving wholesale business.