Are you an experienced Credit Controller looking to make an impact in a global organization? Join ASSA ABLOY Biosite’s Team, based in Solihull, and enjoy a collaborative environment that encourages your professional growth.
Note that in this role you will be mostly supporting internal and external stakeholders based in the US. Working hours will be flexible and in accordance with US time zone.
What you would do as our Credit Controller
As a Credit Controller reporting to the Finance Controller, you will be responsible for managing the credit control and cash collection activities within the Construction business. The role evaluates customer creditworthiness, monitors accounts, resolves payment issues, ensures adherence to internal policies, and supports compliance with regulatory and export‑control requirements.
The role plays a key part in safeguarding cash flow, reducing financial risk and ensuring that customer and supplier interactions follow company standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor and manage end‑to‑end credit control processes in alignment with Sales, Operations, Project Management, and Finance, while providing regular status updates to key stakeholders.
- Evaluate credit applications, performing credit checks, recommending credit limits, and maintaining accurate, up‑to‑date customer credit profiles with risk classifications.
- Ensure timely collection of receivables through proactive follow‑up on overdue accounts, preparing reconciliations, and maintaining customer portals related to payment applications (including construction sector specifics).
- Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies, payment disputes, and transaction issues, including validating credits, refunds, and disputed amounts in collaboration with customers and internal teams.
- Support compliance and governance by ensuring adherence to company policies (including export controls), assisting with audits, and preparing/analyzing reports on credit risk, aging, delinquency, and bad‑debt exposure with recommended mitigation actions.
Skills and Experience
- Has proven experience in credit control, ideally supported by a relevant qualification, and familiarity with ERP systems (SAP S/4HANA being a strong advantage).
- Demonstrates strong analytical ability and financial assessment skills, with excellent attention to detail and high numeracy.
- Utilises Microsoft Office and financial reporting tools effectively to support accurate analysis and reporting.
- Communicates clearly and professionally with internal and external stakeholders and manages challenging customer interactions with tact and diplomacy.
- Shows ownership and accountability, strong problem‑solving and decision‑making skills, and the ability to collaborate cross‑functionally while maintaining compliance, integrity, and a customer‑centric mindset.
What we offer
We’re passionate about providing amazing opportunities and benefits, so you can continue and progress a lifelong career with us – here’s what we have to offer:
- Competitive salary with a performance‑based incentive scheme to reward sales success.
- Continues learning and career development opportunities to help you reach your full potential.
- Comprehensive benefits package, including life assurance, wellbeing support and a salary sacrifice pension scheme.
- 24 days leave, increasing with length of service.
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