* Experience Level (for career site): Experienced Professional
* Contract Type: Permanent
* Job Family: Finance
Company Description
* Belong to an innovative and stable company, investing in a better future
* North Ryde Location- Hybrid working and brand-new offices (with parking & gym!)
* Drive cashflow performance. Lead a high performing credit team. Strengthen partnerships across a national network.
Join Rexel Australia and contribute to our mission of delivering smarter, safer and more sustainable electrical solutions. As part of a global Group with more than 1,900 branches across 17 countries, we are committed to operational excellence, customer value and a cleaner energy future.
We are seeking an experienced Credit Manager to lead the management of our regional trade receivables portfolio. This role is perfect for a commercially minded credit leader who can balance strong governance with practical business partnership across branches, sales, and senior management.
You'll oversee credit operations, guide a team of Credit Officers, and use data driven insights to maximise cash collections, minimise bad debt, and maintain strong customer relationships.
Job Description
* Lead credit operations — Manage credit assessment, approvals, collections, and compliance with Rexel Group Credit Policy.
* Partner with branches & sales — Build strong working relationships to support growth while protecting risk.
* Approve credit applications within delegated authority and coordinate Atradius endorsements when required.
* Monitor debtor exposure and initiate reviews for credit limit adjustments.
* Provide analytics & insights — Deliver KPI reporting, dashboards, and monthly insights for senior management.
* Oversee cashflow reporting including cash forecasting, DSO, unapplied cash, uninsured trading, and doubtful debt provisions.
* Coach & develop your team — Build capability, identify training needs, and motivate staff to achieve targets.
* Drive process improvement across credit, AR, and customer workflows.
* Manage bad debt & recoveries ensuring provisions remain appropriate and recoveries are maximised.
* Collaborate across the business with senior leaders, finance, branches, and external partners.
Qualifications
* Strong knowledge of credit legislation, litigation processes, and credit risk frameworks.
* Deep understanding of Accounts Receivable, credit systems, and ERP platforms.
* High competency in PC‐based applications, reporting tools, and data analysis.
* Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
* Commercial judgement with the ability to balance customer service and risk.
* Strong planning, problem-solving, and decision making capability.
* A collaborative, solutions focused approach with a professional phone manner.
Additional Information
At Rexel, you'll be part of a business that invests in its people, its customers and the planet.
* Genuine career pathways across a global network
* A recognised environmental leader committed to a sustainable future
* Strong diversity and inclusion programs, including Women in Rexel
* Access to KUDO$, our premium rewards and discounts platform
* Wellbeing support programs and birthday leave
* A safe, supportive and high performing culture where great work is recognised
Help us lead the transition to a smarter, more sustainable future.
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We welcome applications from women, people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, and people from all backgrounds.
Pre-employment medical, drug testing and a national police check may be required.
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