Interim Credit Manager in London - Cedar

Interim Credit Manager (6-Month Contract)Location: National (Remote with Travel)

Contract Length:3 - 6 Months

Day Rate: £270 - £310

Start: ASAP

Overview

We are currently partnering with a fast-growing, PE-backed, acquisitive organisation to appoint an Interim Credit Manager for an initial 6-month contract. This is a nationally based, remote role with occasional travel; therefore, candidates must hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle.

This is a hands-on, transformation-focused role, ideal for an experienced interim who enjoys building structure, improving cash flow, and mentoring teams in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and mentor a credit control team (currently 2 direct reports), with a focus on capability building and future scalability
• Drive reduction of company debt
• Prioritise and manage complex, high-value, and high-volume debtor accounts
• Handle and resolve complex customer queries and escalations
• Review, design, and implement credit control processes to support business growth and acquisitions
• Support the integration of newly acquired entities from a credit and AR perspective
• Identify and implement system improvements and automation opportunities to increase efficiency and reporting accuracy
• Work closely with Finance leadership and wider stakeholders to improve cash flow and controls

Systems & Tools

• Experience with Sage Intact is highly advantageous
• Exposure to Microsoft Dynamics is desirable but not essential
• Strong Excel and reporting capability expected

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Proven experience in a fast paced Credit Manager role
• Demonstrated success in building or improving credit processes while managing and developing a team
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, change-driven environment, including acquisitions
• Strong communicator with the confidence to challenge and influence stakeholders
• Self-starter who can operate autonomously in a remote, national role
• Experience working across UK and EMEA markets
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (essential)