Are you looking for a new challenge? Do you have experience in Credit Management? We are looking for an MCICM qualified Regional Credit Manager to take full responsibility of the credit function across both UK & Ireland to ensure the protection of the company against the risk of bad debt and maintain the company cash flow. In a fast-paced, ever-changing environment we are looking for a competent, technically astute and commercially minded individual to play a key role in the growth of the business. You will manage the Credit Team, who have responsibility for 14,000 accounts, to ensure timely and accurate billing of live customers, collaborate closely with the sales organisation whilst also leading the Risk Managers. Their role is to liaise with external credit insurers and to establish internal credit limits whilst minimizing bad debt exposure. This is a high profile role which requires a significant amount of engagement with functions across the business and requires a regular interface with customers, credit insurers and industry trade bodies. Against the backdrop of a challenging credit and risk market, you will use your commercial acumen and negotiation skills to balance a number of challenging and varied objectives. You'll need excellent leadership skills, the ability to prioritise workload to meet efficient organisational capabilities, the character to back up and justify decisions made and the ability to engage with stakeholders to foster strong working relationships. capabilities, the character to back up and justify decisions made and the ability to engage with stakeholders to foster strong working relationships. Other responsibilities include: Chairing monthly Credit Committee meetings, which are attended by the Credit Risk Managers, MD, FD and commercial heads. Developing KPI objectives for the team and monitoring performance to ensure these are met so that company DSO (Days Sales Outstanding) and collection targets are met Preparing the monthly credit report and provision for bad debt based on knowledge and risk of the customer base which highlights potential risk issues and actuals for the Board of Directors This is an exceptional opportunity to develop and shape the Credit function within Antalis and if you have the skills, understanding, drive and passion to make this happen we would welcome your application. Additional Information Some travel required. Benefits This is a permanent position based at our Head Office in Coalville, Leicestershire and includes entitlement to a bonus scheme and car allowance. A range of benefits are also available such as a company contributory pension, flexible holidays and a cycle to work scheme. Credit | Risk | MCICM | Bad Debt | Cash Flow | Credit Manager | Credit Committee | Risk Manager | Reporting About Company Europe's leading distributor of paper, packaging and visual communication solutions. Antalis (Euronext Paris: ANTA) is the leader in B2B distribution of Papers (number 1 worldwide outside the United States) and industrial Packaging, and number two in the distribution of Visual Communication media in Europe. In 2017, the Group reported sales of €2.4 billion and employed 5,500 people serving approximately 140,000 customers, companies and printers in 41 countries. Through its 123 distribution centres, Antalis makes around 13,500 deliveries per day worldwide and it distributed 1.5 million tons of paper in 2017. This is a great opportunity to join an innovative company who puts the customer at the heart of everything we do