Rutherford Cross is working with an established UK business to recruit a Head of Credit Management. Our client is building a new credit management function and this is a crucial hire, as the leadership role within the new division. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants must have a demonstrable background in credit risk and leading credit control teams, in addition to previous experience of operating at strategic level within this business area.

Reporting to the Divisional Finance Director, and working closely with the wider leadership team, this role represent a fantastic opportunity to both create a new business function, and to play a vital role in the company’s journey. The ability to engage and influence at senior level is essential, as is possessing the commerciality to make key lending decisions within a fast paced and ever evolving working environment.

A summary of the key candidate requirements are as follows:

• Building and leading a high performing credit management team, up to 30 FTE
• Working closely with the leadership team to shape credit policy and drive the strategy
• Implementation and management of processes and controls to ensure effective corporate governance is in place and adhered to
• Maximising company cashflow through minimising bad debt
• In-depth performance analysis to create commercial opportunities and make informed credit decisions
• Producing insightful financial reports that can inform decision making

To apply, please contact Derek Lauder at Rutherford Cross on 07761 760 772