The Role
Manage global collections to meet monthly cash targets and reduce overdue debt (>90 days). Perform ledger reconciliations, refunds, write-offs, manage unallocated credit and credit notes, cash flow forecasting, reporting and bad debt provision. Handle high-volume multi-country multi-currency accounts, update collection notes, resolve disputes, escalate difficult accounts, and help implement group credit control policies and ERP optimizations while maintaining stakeholder relationships.
Summary Generated by Built In
We are looking for an experienced Credit Controller to work within a dynamic, and fast-paced international company in the subscription and advisory space. This individual will be responsible for overseeing our global collection activity and supporting the Credit Manager’s implementation of robust group credit policies.
You will have the opportunity to work within a newly formed credit control team, to assist in developing global policies and procedures in collection. You will be the key contact person for regional sections of the credit control function.
A highly motivated individual with the ability to work proactively and independently, you must be able to communicate at all levels and across functions.
Key Responsibilities
- Responsible for meeting monthly cash target
- Responsible for bringing the overall debt down to minimum especially >90 days
- Experience in ledger reconciliation, refund, write off, managing unallocated credit, credit notes, cash flow forecasting, reporting, bad debt provision etc
- Experience in managing high volume of accounts (multiple countries/currencies)
- Ensure meticulous accuracy and timeliness in updating collection notes and follow-up actions
- Assist in the implementation of robust Credit Control policies across the Group, optimizing processes, and ERP
- Review, resolve, redirect & monitor dispute queries
- Collaborate and escalate difficult account (s) to Account Manager and Credit Control Manager following Collection/Escalation process
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, facilitating regular review meetings to focus on timely debt collection and meet set targets and timetables
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Required attributes:
- Minimum of 4 years' experience as Credit Controller, managing high volume of accounts
- Good understanding of Credit Policy, Processes and Procedures
- Strong customer service mindset with the ability to solve it right the first time
- Good written and verbal communication and negotiation skills
- Strong financial analysis skills, organization and time management skills, with demonstrated success managing multiple priorities
- Good working knowledge of an ERP (Enterprise Resources Platform) system (Currently using Microsoft Dynamics) and Microsoft Office Excel
- Dedicated team player, understanding that you deliver as a team, and it is always best when you collaborate to find solutions to problems
- Demonstrated ability to learn with your peers and others and support a culture of resiliency in a continuously changing environment
Desirable attributes:
- Additional languages, especially Spanish, French or Italian, would be advantageous
- Experience working in a team which handles accounts across several countries in UK/Europe and US
What we offer
Some of the benefits we include are:
- Private Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Parental Support
- Salary-Exchange Pension
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Local Oxford Discounts
- Cycle-to-work Scheme
- Flu Jabs
At AER, we are committed to offering flexibility in the way we work. Most of our roles are hybrid with a mix of in-office/home working and potentially adjustable working hours. Let’s discuss what works for you and AER during the interview process.
The Company is committed to the principle that no employee or job applicant shall receive unfavourable treatment on grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy, and maternity.
To apply, please submit your Résumé / CV, a personal summary, your salary expectations and please inform us of your notice period.
Unfortunately, we are unable to accept applications via email, telephone, or social media platforms. To be considered for this position, please submit your application using the link provided. Applications submitted through any other channel will not be reviewed.
Unfortunately, we are unable to accept applications via email, telephone, or social media platforms. To be considered for this position, please submit your application using the link provided. Applications submitted through any other channel will not be reviewed.
About
From its academic roots, Aurora Energy Research is a thriving, rapidly growing company, currently serving over 1000 of the world’s most influential energy sector participants, including utilities, investors, and governments. While we constantly strive to reach new markets and diversify our product portfolio, we are already active across the globe in Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Europe, South Africa and North America, working with leading organisations to provide comprehensive market intelligence, bespoke analytic and advisory services, and cutting-edge software. We are a diverse team of experts with vast energy, financial, and consulting backgrounds, covering power, hydrogen, carbon, and fossil commodities. With this, we provide data-driven intelligence to fuel strategic decisions in the global energy transformation.
Skills Required
- Minimum of 4 years' experience as Credit Controller, managing high volume of accounts
- Good understanding of Credit Policy, Processes and Procedures
- Strong customer service mindset with ability to resolve issues first time
- Good written and verbal communication and negotiation skills
- Strong financial analysis, organisation and time management skills; ability to manage multiple priorities
- Good working knowledge of an ERP system (currently Microsoft Dynamics) and Microsoft Excel
- Dedicated team player with collaborative problem-solving approach
- Demonstrated ability to learn with peers and support a resilient culture in changeable environments
- Additional languages (Spanish, French or Italian)
- Experience handling accounts across multiple countries (UK/Europe and US)
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What We Do
From its academic roots, Aurora Energy Research has grown to become the largest dedicated power market analytics company in Europe, providing data-driven intelligence for strategic decisions in the global energy transformation. We are a diverse team of over 350 experts with vast energy, financial and consulting backgrounds, covering power, hydrogen, carbon and fossil commodities. We are active in Europe, APAC and the US, working with world-leading organisations to provide comprehensive market intelligence, bespoke analytic and advisory services, and cutting-edge software.
