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We’re looking for a Credit Team Lead to join our Finance team and help lead the day-to-day credit operations that support our growing business. Based in Preston and reporting to the Accounts Receivable Manager, this role will see you lead a small team of Credit Controllers while managing credit risk, supporting cash collection and partnering closely with Sales, Finance and offshore teams. This is a great opportunity for someone with strong Credit or Accounts Receivable experience who enjoys leading people, solving problems and working in a role where commercial thinking and sound judgement go hand in hand.
Job Responsibility
Lead daily credit operations across order releases, credit limits and direct debit processing
Act as an escalation point for complex customer accounts, disputes and credit decisions
Coach, support and develop a team of Credit Controllers
Partner with Sales and Finance teams to balance commercial outcomes with credit risk
Work closely with the Credit Analyst on customer risk reviews and financial assessments
Monitor aged debt, collection performance and customer exposure
Support month-end reporting, forecasting and cash flow visibility
Drive process improvements across credit operations, reporting and ways of working
Requirements
Experience in Credit, Accounts Receivable, collections or finance operations
Leadership or supervisory experience
Strong understanding of credit risk, collections and cash flow management
Experience with credit limits, order releases and Delegation of Authority frameworks
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
High attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities
Sound judgement and a solutions-focused approach
Strong Microsoft Office skills, with advanced Excel skills highly regarded
Exposure to ERP systems, such as SAP, will be viewed favourably
Nice to have
Exposure to ERP systems, such as SAP, will be viewed favourably
Advanced Excel skills highly regarded
What we offer
Generous staff discounts across Chemist Warehouse and our broader group brands
Hybrid working, with 4 days onsite in Preston and 1 day working from home
Career development within a large, growing ASX-listed organisation
A hands-on leadership role within our Accounts Receivable team
Exposure to Sales, Finance and key business stakeholders
The opportunity to improve processes and support finance transformation