Temporary Senior Credit Controller (6 months)

A leading organisation within the wholesale sector is looking for a skilled Senior Credit Controller to lead its credit control function during a period of exciting transformation. This 6-month interim role is ideal for an experienced Credit Control professional who thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment and enjoys making a tangible impact.

You ll play a central role in reducing overall debt, improving cash allocation accuracy, and supporting the Finance team through a major systems upgrade from Microsoft Navision to Microsoft Business Central.

THE JOB

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the credit control function, partnering closely with the Finance Director and wider team
• Drive debt reduction and improve cash flow management during the contract period
• Introduce fresh thinking and process improvements to enhance performance and efficiency
• Manage high volumes of transactions and ensure prompt, professional debt recovery
• Accurately allocate incoming payments and maintain up-to-date customer records
• Produce and monitor aged debt reports, proactively chasing overdue accounts
• Resolve invoice queries and disputes with both customers and internal departments
• Support cash flow forecasting and management reporting
• Play a key role in the transition from Navision to Business Central, including testing, data validation, and process alignment
• Identify and implement opportunities to streamline credit control operations

THE PERSON

• Significant experience in a Senior Credit Control position, ideally within a wholesale or similarly high-volume environment
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Navision (preferred)
• Experience with or exposure to Microsoft Business Central (highly desirable)
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
• Detail-oriented, organised, and comfortable managing multiple priorities
• Confident in challenging existing processes and driving continuous improvement
• Supportive and collaborative leader, capable of mentoring team members

THE BENEFITS

• 6-month interim contract, with potential for extension
• Flexible hybrid working (2 days WFH per week)
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (pro-rata)
• Free onsite parking
• Involvement in a major systems transformation project
• A positive, collaborative, and forward-thinking team culture

If you re an experienced credit control professional who enjoys both hands-on delivery and process improvement, this is an excellent opportunity to add real value in a fast-moving wholesale business.