Experience

Brompton Bicycle

• United Kingdom
• Manufacturing
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Credit Manager

  • Oct 2017 - Present



AMETEK Airtechnology Group

• United Kingdom
• Aviation & Aerospace
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Credit Controller

  • May 2015 - Jun 2017

  Ametek is a leading provider of engine and aircraft monitoring systems • Provided direction and leadership on collection issues • Coached and developed staff, implementing improvements where needed • Monthly KPI reporting • Managed relationships with Customers in order to reduce exposure to potential bad debt • Prepared accurate monthly cash forecasts and setting of collection targets • Managed the 'order hold' process • KPI appraisals • Instigated a query report ensuring all queries were addressed within a timely manner • Project “just do it” overviewed how departments were impacting cash collections Show less



Toll Group

• Australia
• Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
• 700 & Above Employee

• Team Leader

  • Oct 2011 - Aug 2013

  Toll Global Forwarding provides a comprehensive suite of international freight forwarding and advanced supply chain management services. My main responsibilities: • Coached & motivated a team of 10 members of staff; providing direction and guidance and performance reviews on 1-2-1 • Managed the debt against partnership affiliations • Produced and analysed weekly reports • Produced month end reports for group • Reduced DSO • Managed timely collections of all debts in accordance with agreed Credit/Payment terms • Supported the Credit Manager with the day to day running of the department • Liaised with member of my team and other departmental employees ensuring we maintain continuity with targets • Liaised with Branch Managers ensuring a strong working relationship is maintained • Negotiated payment plans with customers • Reviewed credit limits Show less



Dawdon Media

• Langley

• Interim Credit Manager

  • Sep 2010 - Oct 2011

  Dawson Media Direct (DMD) is the world's leading supplier of newspapers and magazines to airlines, acting as a single global supplier for airlines and publishers. Key responsibilities: • Managing 5 members of staff • Ensure Invoices were sent out on a timely manner • Ensure all month end tasks were completed within the team • Co-ordinate the reduction of debtor balances, therefore keeping the DSO to a minimum • Providing timely and accurate Aged debt reports for senior management in excel format required for month end group submissions • Ensure that payments were received within the terms of trading 30days date of invoice • Review accounts requiring legal action and dealing with solicitors and debt collection agencies when necessary • Weekly review meetings with Financial controller highlighting potential issues and offering resolutions • Reporting weekly figures to group against France, Germany, Spain, USA and China • Liaise with global managers ensuring a strong working relationship is maintained • Allocation of bac’s and cheques • Contribute to the development of others within in the team. Show less



Fuller smith and Turner Credit

• Chiswick, London

• Credit Controller

  • Jul 2006 - Sep 2009

  Fuller Smith & Turner's Griffin brewery is the oldest brewery operating in London and one of the oldest brewery sites in the United Kingdom Key responsibilities : • Supported the Credit Manger within her role, ensuring we had regular monthly meetings • Ensured that all customer orders were released in a timely manner • I supervised a team of 2 credit controllers in the absence of the credit manager • Collated necessary information concerning new account applications, ensuring credit checks were done and that direct debit mandates were put in place. • I was responsible for liaising with four Business Development Managers, maintaining a Portfolio of 200 tenanted pubs, giving continuity throughout and ensured we maintained a strong working relationship. Show less



SAP (UK) Ltd

• Middlesex

• Credit Controller

  • Jun 1998 - Feb 2002

  Headquarters are in Walldorf, Germany, with locations in more than 130 countries, SAP is the world leader in enterprise software and software-related services. Key responsibilities: • I was responsible for collecting high volume accounts minimising risk and maximising collections • Downloaded bank statements, administered and allocated payments appropriately • Liaised with my customers via telephone, email and letters. I visited clients to discuss any payment difficulties or complaints, resolving where possible • I dealt with high profile accounts ensuring an excellent working relationship • Assisted the Contract department with the maintenance of their client portfolios • I regularly liaised with the management teams to update them on any changes or issues within the ledgers • I assisted with an implementation of a new soft ware package; ensuring debt was recovered within the contractual terms. • Contributed and implemented improvements to credit control procedures • Prepared and processed Bad Debt write offs. • Assisted with the preparation of data supporting the monthly cash collection targets Show less