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Dungarvan, Ie

Dungarvan, County Waterford, Ireland

International Credit Manager for Glanbia Performance Nutrition and Glanbia NutritionalsCredit Risk ManagementCash Collection responsibility for Global debtors ledger in excess of €1Billion

Dungarvan

Clonmel, Co Tipperary, Ireland

•Credit & Collections SME for the Bulmers / M&J Gleeson integration project, defining system build requirements (Microsoft Navision), documentation of processes, gap analysis and developing and delivering training material to the new Accounting Services team.•Responsibility for Bulmers ledger (Turnover €200 Million per annum).•Managed other ledgers including Wine (ROI), Spirits (All Export Markets) & Magners Export (All Export markets excluding the UK).•Developed and delivered… Show more •Credit & Collections SME for the Bulmers / M&J Gleeson integration project, defining system build requirements (Microsoft Navision), documentation of processes, gap analysis and developing and delivering training material to the new Accounting Services team.•Responsibility for Bulmers ledger (Turnover €200 Million per annum).•Managed other ledgers including Wine (ROI), Spirits (All Export Markets) & Magners Export (All Export markets excluding the UK).•Developed and delivered continuous improvement initiatives to streamline working practices. •Managed a team of credit controllers providing support, training, performance management and goal setting.•Responsible for credit vetting and setting credit facilities on new, existing business and loan accounts.•Developed, produced and distributed Credit Control KPI‘s to all business areas. •Managed customer queries received by Credit Control with a focus on customer service, accuracy and identifying any weaknesses in controls.•Managed the processing of all credit notes ensuring accuracy, authorisation and appropriate coding.•Provided Training to Sales and Customer care employees for credit control and regulatory matters. •Completed key account customer visits to discuss any issues preventing payment. •Worked closely with customers and other areas of the business to ensure that any issues preventing payment were avoided and resolved.•Managed Third party relationships. Show less

London, United Kingdom

•Co-ordinated and defined functional requirements.•Presented project submissions to secure budgetary commitment and drive the decision making process.•Developed, maintained and drove forward cross-functional projects plans.•Worked with internal IT and IBM to define, test and deliver system enhancements.•Provided system and process knowledge to support senior management in aligning the credit & collections process during the ntl telewest business merger.•Managed the credit &… Show more •Co-ordinated and defined functional requirements.•Presented project submissions to secure budgetary commitment and drive the decision making process.•Developed, maintained and drove forward cross-functional projects plans.•Worked with internal IT and IBM to define, test and deliver system enhancements.•Provided system and process knowledge to support senior management in aligning the credit & collections process during the ntl telewest business merger.•Managed the credit & collections key project milestones to deliver business critical merger synergies. Show less

Cambridge, Uk

•Selected as collections project manager for 5 major IT system migrations, delivering collection system design and build, process documents, training, migration rules, archiving and system support.•Project managed the ahead of schedule implementation of customer statements on Geneva 5, leading to a £500K reduction in the over 60 day debt within the first two months of introduction.•Managed project activities including defining functional requirements, proposing solutions, data cleanse… Show more •Selected as collections project manager for 5 major IT system migrations, delivering collection system design and build, process documents, training, migration rules, archiving and system support.•Project managed the ahead of schedule implementation of customer statements on Geneva 5, leading to a £500K reduction in the over 60 day debt within the first two months of introduction.•Managed project activities including defining functional requirements, proposing solutions, data cleanse, customer liaison and the roll out of functional requirements.•Delivered system training and support to the Credit & Collections and Customer Service teams during each functional roll out of the Geneva billing system.•Set up and managed the ntl business internal debt recovery team responsible for the collection of disconnected business-to-business debt (Approx. 10,000 accounts per annum).•Provided subject matter expertise to the 5 Regional Credit Managers to ensure best practices and consistent policy and standards were set across the collections team.•Supervised the preparation of files for resolution via court action.•Managed 3rd party supplier relationships. Show less

Cambridge, Uk

•Represented the business in defining, building and testing the Debt Manager software. •Business owner of the Debt Manager system responsible for ensuring it was configured and accessible to meet the needs of the business and transform the business-to-business processes.•Worked in tandem with the external software house to develop and test system strategies to ensure they encapsulated the business processes and reports.•Developed and delivered training documentation and system… Show more •Represented the business in defining, building and testing the Debt Manager software. •Business owner of the Debt Manager system responsible for ensuring it was configured and accessible to meet the needs of the business and transform the business-to-business processes.•Worked in tandem with the external software house to develop and test system strategies to ensure they encapsulated the business processes and reports.•Developed and delivered training documentation and system support across the UK & Ireland.•Monitored system performance and administered security access for 60 key users.•Administered change requests and system upgrades.•Developed and maintained reporting templates and distributed to senior management.•Created and implemented the write off and VAT bad debt relief process saving £800K in unclaimed VAT within the first year of introduction and a further £500K in the subsequent 2 years.•Worked alongside KPMG to provide key metrics and expertise on cash collection focus during chapter 11 bankruptcy. Show less

Cambridge, United Kingdom

•Key member of the Regional Credit Manager team focusing on creating joined up credit control processes across the UK & Ireland following the ntl: acquisition of Cambridge Cable. •Recruited new team members and implemented collection procedures.•Supervised and developed a team of 15 Credit Controllers.•Ensured the company credit policy was adhered to.

Cambridge, United Kingdom

•Lead a team of 5 customer account representatives.•Staff development, reviews and training.•Documented and implemented new procedures.•Provided statistical analysis of department productivity.

Cambridge, United Kingdom

•Sole responsibility for cash collections and risk exposure for the Cambridge Cable business debtor ledger.•Pro-actively contacting key customers to resolve issues prior to payment terms.

Cambridge, United Kingdom

•Responsible for cash collections and risk exposure on 40,000 live customer accounts.•Controlling bad debt exposure by monitoring usage, cash collections via telephone / letter and arranging payment plans.

Raf Wyton

•Budget forecasting for RAF logistical and operational spend.•Audit of purchase officers to ensure that purchasing guidelines were adhered to.

Cambridge, United Kingdom

Various Roles:•Chief Cashier•Foreign Exchange•Customer Service / Student account opening•Lending Assistant•Back Office processing

Diploma In Credit Management, Credit Management

Irish Institute of Credit Management Pass Grades Achieved: Management: Merit Practical Credit Management Project: Merit Advanced Credit.

Certificate In Credit Management, Credit Management

Irish Institute of Credit Management Pass Grades Achieved Introductory Credit Management - Distinction Accounting - Distinction Business.

Chartered Institue Of Bankers Exams, Banking

Pass Achieved in: Business Communications Business Of Banking Business Calculations

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