Debt and Credit Control Manager

Do you have proven experience managing debt recovery, credit control, and financial risk within a commercial business environment?

Vestas Celtic Wind Operations > NCE > Customer Experience Development North

We are looking for an experienced Debt & Credit Control Manager to lead debt management, cash collection and dispute resolution across NCE North. The role requires a strong people leader who can combine credit-control expertise with commercial judgement, data-led decision making and the ability to influence across multiple countries and functions.

Responsibilities

Your main responsibilities will be:

• Lead, develop and motivate the NCE North Debt & Credit Control team, creating a high-performance culture focused on accountability, ownership and results
• Drive the reduction of overdue and aged debt by implementing effective collection strategies and prioritising high-value, high-risk and long-outstanding accounts
• Manage complex customer disputes and internal payment blockers, working closely with stakeholders to secure timely resolutions and cash collection
• Collaborate with Finance, Customer Service, Commercial, Contract Management and regional teams across a multi-country matrix organisation to improve payment outcomes
• Ensure all material overdue debt positions have clear ownership, action plans, escalation routes and committed resolution or payment dates
• Leverage SAP and Salesforce to enhance debt visibility, strengthen controls, improve case management and deliver accurate reporting and forecasting
• Identify debt trends, risks and root causes, providing management insight and leading continuous improvements across the invoice-to-cash process

Qualifications

• Significant experience in Credit Control, Debt Management, Accounts Receivable or Order-to-Cash functions, ideally within a large international organisation
• Proven leadership experience with a track record of developing, motivating and managing high-performing teams
• Demonstrated success in reducing overdue debt, improving cash collection performance and managing complex, high-value customer accounts
• Strong experience resolving customer disputes, balancing commercial priorities and maintaining positive customer relationships while protecting cash flow
• Proficient in SAP and Salesforce, or similar CRM and workflow platforms, with the ability to utilise data to drive performance and decision-making
• Experience working across multiple countries, cultures and business units, effectively influencing stakeholders within a matrix organisation
• Strong analytical, communication and negotiation skills, with experience in service, engineering, infrastructure, renewable energy or other contract-led B2B environments being advantageous

Competencies

We expect that you:

• People Leadership: Inspires, coaches, and develops team members while setting clear performance expectations and maintaining strict accountability for results
• Debt & Credit Control Expertise: Leverages a strong understanding of collections, aging, credit risk, disputes, and accounts receivable processes to manage customer accounts effectively
• Commercial Acumen: Balances cash flow protection with long-term customer relationships by understanding the underlying commercial and contractual context of outstanding debt
• Matrix Leadership & Influencing: Creates cross-functional and international alignment to drive action and results without relying on direct authority
• Results & Continuous Improvement: Focuses on action-oriented execution and root-cause problem solving to eliminate recurring process issues and deliver measurable outcomes
• Customer Negotiation & Challenge: Confidently handles difficult client conversations, challenges non-payment, and secures credible payment commitments through resilient stakeholder engagement
• Data & Systems Capability: Utilizes SAP, Salesforce, and reporting analytics tools to establish operational transparency, prioritize actions, and monitor performance

What we offer

This high-impact role offers the opportunity to shape debt and credit control capability across NCE while directly influencing cash, working capital, and overall commercial performance. Working in a highly collaborative environment, you will lead a dedicated team, engage with senior cross-functional stakeholders across multiple countries, and establish consistent, data-driven debt management practices. By focusing on developing both people capability and business processes, you will drive sustainable operational improvements that deliver clear, measurable results for NCE's financial health.

Additional information

Your work location will be in GB, Warrington or SE, Malmö.

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Vestas is the energy industry’s global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We are specialised in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines, both onshore and offshore.
Across the globe, we have installed more wind power than anyone else. We consider ourselves pioneers within the industry, as we continuously aim to design new solutions and technologies to create a more sustainable future for all of us. With more than 200 GW of wind power installed worldwide and 40+ years of experience in wind energy, we have an unmatched track record demonstrating our expertise within the field.
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