Credit Control Manager

at  Fulkrum

Fulkrum is a leading provider of inspection, expediting, auditing and technical staffing services. Established 12 years ago and headquartered in the UK, Fulkrum has been providing its best-in-class services across the global energy, engineering, and construction industries. With offices located on 6 different continents and over 300 clients globally, Fulkrum has built an outstanding reputation for delivering round-the-clock services to some of the world’s leading Operators, EPC contractors and service providers.
We are now expanding our Finance & Accounts Department and are looking for an ambitious Credit Control Manager to join the team based in HQ in Corby. You will enjoy this role if you are a self-starter, thrive in a dynamic entrepreneurial environment and are keen to make a difference.
The Accounts and Finance team sits within our group/central functions; the team is responsible for delivering all aspects of operational accounting and strategic finance activities to support a very successful business. The Credit Control Manager is a newly created role and will report directly to the Finance Director and work closely with our Global Accounts Manager.
The role of the Credit Control Manager is focused on managing international accounts teams to ensure efficient cash flow through stringent credit control processes. Key responsibilities include overseeing and supporting Group cash collection, efforts to minimize debtor days.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

The successful candidate will benefit from the knowledge and experience gained through working for a growing and dynamic company.

• International experience (advantage) in leading and managing a Credit Control function.
• Ability to learn and adapt in a dynamic environment.
• Methodical approach to problem-solving and decision-making.
• Capable of applying knowledge and experience in different situations.
• Ability to influence and guide self and others to reach and maintain a best-in-class team.
• Customer focus and service mentality.
• Self-motivated, can-do attitude and pro-active mindset.
• Focus on execution and timely delivery of quality outputs.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Work collaboratively across different teams and functions, working with key stakeholders to achieve common goals
• Support the development of team members through acting as a positive role model.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Credit Control management – minimum 5 years experience, involvement in managing teams based in multi-locations is an advantage
• Proven experience in successfully optimizing credit control processes, driving improvement, and delivering change within an organization.

• Full ownership and accountability of credit control and aged debt.
• Compiling regular reports to senior stakeholders.
• Manage the Group’s credit insurance limits - liaising with EFCIS/Atradius, adding new clients, amending credit limits.
• Implementing process improvement changes in the aged debt escalation process for the international team.
• Supporting key departmental initiatives and projects such as change in systems, control and process enhancements. Update, revise, and improve process maps/process documents.
• Evaluate existing control framework and develop, implement and monitor processes, practices and procedures to ensure controls are embedded and adhered to.