Credit Manager

AB Mauri is a global family of yeast and bakery ingredients companies operating in all parts of the world as a division of Associated British Foods plc.

We are looking for an experienced Credit Manager to join our Finance team. Working Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week. The role is based at our Northampton site with occasional travel required to other sites, customers and credit meetings within the UK.

This is a full-time, on‑site role based in Northampton. This is a key, business critical role reporting into the Financial Controller, ensuring a vigorous process of customer account management for all accounts from query resolution through to cash collection. The role will also require regular review/monitoring of customer terms/credit limits and pricing decisions, working in conjunction with both the account managers and customer service team.

The role will also require the support for other sites, becoming a key partner in the day‑to‑day operation.

The role will also involve the development and management of a small team of Credit Controllers, creating a solid foundation in the team.

There will be some month‑end responsibilities including monthly KPI reporting, manual credit / invoice processing, inter‑company reconciliation, monthly review of aged debt with the Financial Controller, support for the plastic pallet accounting and other ad‑hoc reporting as and when required.

• Minimum of 3 Years’ Experience of working within a Senior Credit Controller / Credit Manager type role.
• Familiar with working within a finance function, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong communication skills, portrays confidence and the ability to build relationships with multiple stakeholders.
• Good planning and organisational skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and problem‑solving ability, supporting the commercial & FP&A Teams with customer queries.
• Acts as a mentor in developing and supervising others within the Credit Control environment.
• Finance lead for the Credit Control function, supporting the Financial Controller / FD with decision making.
• IT literate. Ability to work with our accounting system with a strong understanding of Excel, Word and Outlook.
• A robust, pragmatic and driven self‑starter with the ability to manage own stakeholders with a high degree of confidence and effectiveness.
• A solid understanding of the requirements of being within a group i.e. the finance calendar, month‑end processes and reporting deadlines.
• Ability to work to deadlines.
• Streamlining processes and enabling robust but simple ways of working.
• Accounting knowledge to support journal posting and the month‑end reconciliation processes.

• Qualification in Credit Management e.g. CICM (Desirable)