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Credit Controller

Hydro

Job Location:

Tewkesbury - UK

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 27 May 2026 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 24 August 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Credit Controller

about HYDRO

Hydro is a leading industrial company that is committed to a sustainable future. Since 1905 Hydro has turned
natural resources into valuable products for people and businesses creating a safe and secure workplace
for over 30000 employees across more than 140 locations and 40 countries. We are dedicated to creating safe
inclusive workplaces and contributing to more sustainable societies through innovative and efficient solutions.

Hydro offers global opportunities with strong local presence. Our activities span the entire aluminium value
chain across all continents providing excellent opportunities for learning development and career progression
within a well-established and forward-looking organisation.

Hydro Building Systems UK provides aluminium doors windows and curtain walling through our two market
leading brands TECHNAL and WICONA. As part of the Hydro Group we are committed to delivering
sustainablesolutions for the construction industry through the use of our lower carbon aluminium alloys and
products that meet the energy efficiency demands required to make a positive impact on the planet.

ROLE OUTLINE

This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop within a finance function in a global organisation. The UK Finance team operates as a close-knit unit supported by a highly skilled shared service function in Hungary.

Reporting to the Head of UK Finance the Credit Controller will take ownership of credit control and accounts receivable (AR) activities while supporting the Shared Service Centre (GBSF) with accounts payable (AP) queries. The role also involves contributing to finance projects and continuous improvement initiatives across the business.

The position is well suited to an individual with accounts receivable and credit control experience who is looking to develop their career within a dynamic commercially focused environment.

The Hydro Group knows the importance of succession planning and career learning & development and HBS UK has a history of promotion from within rotation to different business units and secondment. Any such openings may be within the UK business HBS global or even in the wider Hydro group with a variety of opportunities to develop your skills and experience.

Your REsponsibilities

Manage customer accounts to ensure timely collection balances in line with agreed credit terms
Monitor and forecast cash receipts highlighting risks and delays proactively
Oversee credit insurance declarations and prepare quarterly submissions
Hold weekly credit control meetings with the sales teams.
Act as key contact for the Shared Service Centre (GBSF) across AR AP and related processes
Monitoring and reporting of key KPIs such as Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) and Average Delinquency Days (ADD)
Calculate customer rebates and process related credit notes accurately
Review and approve customer credit applications ensuring appropriate risk assessment and documentation
Support external auditors with accounts receivable queries and documentation
Act as local Vendor Invoice Management key user when required
Complete day-to-day finance administration tasks accurately and efficiently
Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and controls

Your experience & skills

Experience working within the accounts receivable and credit control
Previous experience within a finance environment
Basic understanding of financial data credit reports and KPIs
A willingness to learn new skills and gain new experiences within a forward looking commercially driven organisation at the forefront of sustainability
Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines
Confident communicator with the ability to liaise effectively across teams and with customers
Experience of SAP (ideally but not a requirement) and Power BI (if available)
Self-motivated with a proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement
Strong attention to detail with a good understanding of business impact
Experience within manufacturing or construction (desirable)
Understanding of VAT fundamentals
Ability to work well within a team
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel Outlook Word PowerPoint)
Can self-motivate prioritise and manage your own workload
Full UK Drivers Licence (desirable)

SALARY AND BENEFITS

Salary from 30000
Hybrid working option available for up to 2 days a week
25 days holiday per annum
Life assurance offered at 7x salary
Industry-leading pension scheme contributions by the employer
Employee assistance programme including Cycle to work scheme Mental Health awareness programme and a variety of other employee offers to save money on everyday purchases
Free on-site parking with free charging pods for Hybrid and electric vehicles available to all employees
Opportunity to participate in Group approved training programmes
Opportunity to visit other Group facilities in the UK and overseas to enhance training and cross border collaboration with colleagues
Longer term career succession programme within Hydro to ensure that career potential can be fulfilled either in the UK or farther afield

General information

Company

Location

Reporting to

Hydro Building Systems UK Limited

Tewkesbury GL20 8SF

Head of UK Finance

Contact

Hydro is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in employment. The Company recognises its obligations
under the Equality Act 2010 and supports the spirit and intention of the legislation through its policies and practices.

At Hydro we want to attract develop and retain a diverse workforce through a well-balanced mix of age gender
cultures and competencies at all organizational levels and welcome applications from all people.

We are located just off Junction 9 of the M5 within commutable distance of Bristol Cheltenham Gloucester
Worcester Birmingham and the surroundings areas.

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About Company

Hydro

Hydro is a leading aluminium and renewable energy company that builds businesses and partnerships for a more sustainable future. We have 33,000 employees in more than 140 locations and 40 countries.

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