Credit Controller

Career Area: Finance Job Description: Job Title: Credit Controller Salary: £24,500 - £30,000 Location: Peterborough, Cambridgeshire Benefits: 25 days annual leave, 10% bonus, Contributory pension scheme - Caterpillar will double the employee's contribution Up to 10%, Contributory share scheme - Caterpillar will matched 50% of the employee's contribution, CAT Flexible Benefits Flexible working arrangements will be considered for this role, in-line with the needs of the business. Who is Caterpillar? What do we do? Caterpillar is a world leader in construction and mining equipment—creating innovative, cutting-edge products and services that help our customers build the world around us. With that level of impact comes the platform to care for the world, we work in. That’s why we lead sustainable green initiatives to preserve the environment, help reduce poverty with the Caterpillar Foundation and stay involved in the communities we help build. What will Caterpillar do for you? From day one, you’re set up to thrive at Caterpillar: helpful training, relatable mentors, global experience, competitive salary package, work-life balance and the growth opportunities you expect with a Fortune 100 company. You power our success and we are committed to empowering yours. After all, when your work can impact the entire world, it’s important to do work that matters. Job Opportunity: This is a great opportunity to join the Global Financial Services team, where you will have the unique opportunity and exposure to work closely with both our end customers, and our significant global matrix teams, supporting the Industrial Power Solutions division. You’ll assume full responsibility and management of a portfolio of key customers with the purpose of maximising the debtor cash collection performance and reduce overdue debt, whilst minimising any risk of late payment and bad debt. This role works closely with their peers and cross-functional departments, offering continuous support and advise on our receivable’s status. Job Duties/Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to: Maintenance of the dunning process to ensure customers pay to agreed terms, taking appropriate action to mitigate financial risk to the organisation and maintaining effective SOX controls Processing daily bank statements; posting and allocation of cash received from customers Effectively executing the Caterpillar internal accounting practices and procedures in accordance with our credit policy and corporate guidelines Support the external audit process and internal SOX compliance reviews Assist in the preparation of cyclical reports (typically weekly, monthly, quarterly) and attendance of meetings as required Action month end tasks, ensuring key deadlines are met and corporate reporting is completed Preparation of monthly reconciliations to tight deadlines Contribute towards process improvements, utilising data analytics to empower our customers and deliver new initiatives Skills and Experience: Candidates will have gained the following skills and experience through previous roles: Prior job-related experience having worked within a fast-paced manufacturing/industrial global environment Experience in a high value/transaction role using multiple currencies with excellent accuracy and attention to detail Fluent in Microsoft Excel to a high level Must be able to cultivate strong relationships with internal and external customers at various levels, and express themselves clearly Ability to achieve World Class overdue results Preferably with experience of Sarbanes-Oxley and/or other financial reporting governance controls Good knowledge of accounting, financial accounting, and strong analytical skills Additional Information: Travel may be required (up to 5%) to support ongoing work activities NB. The panel cannot make assumptions when shortlisting therefore please demonstrate your qualifications and experience on your CV relevant to the criteria outlined. Pending the number of applications, the criteria for the position may be enhanced to facilitate shortlisting. Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO). Not ready to apply? Submit your information to our Talent Network here. There’s more to work at Caterpillar than just the work itself. We hire smart, friendly people and it shows in our culture. We hold ourselves to high standards and make sure our values of integrity, excellence, teamwork, commitment and sustainability come to life in the way we work. We make sure our employees feel continuously challenged while also supported. We provide professional growth opportunities, including leadership programs. We celebrate the diversity of our team, while also working together as one Caterpillar. Our culture, like everything at our company, is made possible by each employee’s contribution. Person by person, we create the environment we work in, and we are proud of the Caterpillar we’ve built.