Title:  Regional Credit Manager

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Duties

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Regional Credit Manager to join the Finance team based in Bradford. The role is full time and the successful candidate will accelerate the collection of customer debt and manage risk in the business.

Key Responsibilities and Tasks

• Lead, manage, and motivate the credit control team to ensure efficient departmental operations.
• Conduct regular reviews of aged debt to maximise cash collection and reduce overdue balances.

• Ensure that authorisation of order release and credit limits comply with credit policy.
• Ensure blocked orders are dealt with quickly and efficiently.
• Support sales colleagues to resolve customer disputes promptly.
• Review high risk accounts.
• Approve accounts progressing to legal action.
• Promote effective collaboration between sales and credit teams.
• Professional approach to all internal and external clients.

We Are Looking For

The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills and attention to detail.  It is essential that you are self-motivated, focused, flexible and numerate, possess excellent organisational skills along with strong IT skills including high skill level in Excel (Vlookup, Pivot tables, If statements etc)

You will also have previous experience of managing a team or completion of first line management training.

CICM qualifications are not essential but desirable.

Univar Solutions is a leading, global distributor of chemicals and ingredients essential to the safety, health, and wellbeing of our daily lives - from life-saving medicines and vitamins to hand sanitizers and industrial materials used for cleaning, construction, and more.  Our global team of more than 9,500 employees support our vision to redefine distribution and be the most valued chemical and ingredient distributor on the planet! 

We offer a Total Rewards package that includes market aligned pay and incentives as well as a diverse benefits offering to support our employees’ physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing. 

Univar Solutions supports sustainable solutions for the world around us so that we can do our part to help keep our communities healthy, fed, clean, and safe!  

We are committed to a diverse workforce and a culture of inclusion.  Together, we are building a culture that acknowledges and respects the unique experiences, perspectives, and expertise of every employee.  Through our dedicated Employee Resource Networks, we provide the development and growth opportunities to empower us to redefine our industry while making a difference in our communities.  

Univar Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on their race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected classification