Head of Group Credit Risk
- Recruiter
- Royal Mail
- Location
- Bolton, Greater Manchester
- Salary
- From £26,000 to £32,400 (dependent on experience) plus potential 10% bonus and pension
- Posted
- 17 Oct 2016
- Closes
- 07 Nov 2016
- Job Title
- Accountant
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Head of Group Credit Risk
Bolton, Greater Manchester
From £26,000 to £32,400 (dependent on experience) plus potential 10% bonus and pension
We have a brand new role at our Bolton site as Head of Group Credit Risk.
About the role
With responsibility for a team of 15 people, this is an exciting opportunity to add value and drive positive change within the business unit. Leading your team in the application of Royal Mail Group (RMG) Credit Policy, you will provide advice and support across RMG on credit related areas, ensuring exposure and risk across RMG is managed effectively. In addition, you’ll be accountable for the delivery of receivable activities for Stamps and Collectibles.
You’ll have the ability to understand and analyse complex, often conflicting, commercial requirements, creating innovative solutions and increasing the efficiency and performance of finance processes.
About you
We’re looking for an enthusiastic individual who can hit the ground running. With a background in finance and/or shared services, you’ll have a strong understanding of the impact Credit Management has on the wider business.
Your resilience and tact will allow you to challenge others and deliver difficult messages where required. With the ability to lead, inspire and motivate, you’ll utilise your demonstrable track record of leadership and driving efficiency to create a positive environment, while shaping team culture.
IT literate and familiar with Microsoft packages, additional experience with accountancy packages would be advantageous (eg. SAP).
While based in Bolton, occasional travel to Chesterfield and London may be required.
About Us
Five centuries in business has made Royal Mail more than a household name. We connect companies, customers and communities across the country, delivering a ‘one-price-goes-anywhere’, universal postal service to more than 29 million addresses across the UK.
Our market is changing, but as a FTSE 100 organisation we are focused on achieving our vision of being recognised as the best delivery company in the UK and across Europe. We want to be more commercial, flexible and efficient and are employing our strong brand and a range of new products and services to achieve this.