Credit Manager
Credit ManagerLocation: Poole (BH12 area)Job Type: Full-time, PermanentWorking Hours: Office-based, Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pmSector: Finance / Credit Control / FMCG / Food & Meat WholesaleAre you an experienced Credit Manager looking to take ownership of the credit function within a fast-paced FMCG business?A well-established and growing food distribution and meat wholesale business based in Poole (BH12) is seeking a Credit Manager to lead its credit control function. Operating within the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector, the business supplies a wide range of food products across the UK and forms part of a wider retail and distribution group.This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive and commercially aware professional who thrives in a high-volume SME environment and can effectively manage risk while supporting business growth.Key ResponsibilitiesAs Credit Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the credit control function and ensuring effective management of customer accounts.Your responsibilities will include:Managing and overseeing the credit control team and daily operationsSetting and reviewing customer credit limits and payment termsMonitoring aged debt and ensuring timely collectionsReducing debtor days and minimising bad debt exposureHandling escalated customer queries and resolving disputesProducing regular reporting on debtor performance and riskBuilding strong relationships with key customers and internal stakeholdersSupporting cash flow forecasting and working capital managementEnsuring compliance with company policies and proceduresDriving process improvements within the credit control functionExperience & SkillsThe ideal candidate will have strong experience in credit control, ideally within FMCG, wholesale, distribution or a similar high-volume environment.You should have:Previous experience in a Credit Manager or senior credit control roleExperience managing or supervising a teamStrong understanding of credit risk and debtor managementExperience working within a fast-paced SME or growing businessExcellent communication and negotiation skillsGood Excel and reporting skillsProactive, organised and commercially focused approachWhy Join?Join a growing business in the food distribution and meat wholesale sectorWork within a fast-moving FMCG environmentOffice-based role with stable Monday–Friday hours (8:30am–5:00pm)Opportunity to take ownership of the credit functionFriendly and supportive finance teamCareer development within a stable and expanding organisation——If you are an experienced Credit Manager with a background in FMCG, wholesale, distribution or food supply, and are looking for a role where you can make a real impact, we would welcome your application.
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