Credit Reporting Manager

Section: Local Office

Salary: From 48K, depending on experience

Hours: Monday to Friday, 36.25 hours per week (between 8am and 4pm)

Working style: Hybrid – 3 days per week on site

Location: Calverton, Nottingham

We’re looking for an experienced Credit Reporting Manager to lead our Credit Reporting Team on a hybrid basis, driving high-quality insight, reporting excellence, and data-led decision-making across the Credit function.

VF is a global apparel company connecting people to the lifestyles they cherish through our family of iconic brands. At the heart of our journey lies our purpose: We power movements of sustainable and active lifestyles for the betterment of people and our planet.

This is our purpose. It's the reason we come to work every day. Our purpose unites us and leads us to pursue our goals, together.

This is our calling.

Let’s talk about the role!

As Credit Reporting Manager, you will lead the design, delivery, maintenance and analysis of high-quality management information. Using a range of data modelling and BI tools, you will develop and produce accurate Credit and MI reports, provide meaningful analysis of departmental KPIs, and ensure Senior Management and the wider business have the insight needed to make informed strategic decisions.

How you will make a difference:

• Manage, motivate and develop direct reports, improving team efficiency and encouraging a culture of self-development.

• Identify requirements for new and enhanced management information, using stakeholder feedback, business priorities and your own initiative.

• Guide prioritisation within the Reporting Team, ensuring alignment with business needs and Finance/Credit strategic objectives.

• Coordinate with your peer group to manage short- to mid-term workload priorities, considering ongoing activity within the Credit Department and across the wider business.

• Encourage innovation within the team, exploring opportunities to improve reporting through automation, AI-enabled tools and process improvement where appropriate.

• Ensure the highest possible quality of team output, with a clear focus on data accuracy, integrity and actionable analysis.

• Oversee and quality check the creation and maintenance of report formats, dashboards, automated data outputs, standard reports and other end-user information resources.

• Support reporting-related projects and oversee complex ad hoc analytical requirements in line with changing business priorities.

• Provide meaningful data-led insight to the Credit Management Team and contribute to departmental decision-making through a solution-focused approach.

• Act as the escalation point for reporting and data issues that cannot be resolved within the team, coordinating with BI, technology teams, system providers and business stakeholders where required.

Skills for Success

• Experience using Cognos

• Experience using data visualisation tools

• Working knowledge of SQL; experience with Python or other automation tools would be advantageous

• Advanced Excel skills, including formulas, VBA and macros

• Experience creating and managing datasets and databases

• Knowledge of Microsoft Power Platform

• Ability to interpret data from multiple sources and translate it into clear, meaningful and actionable insight

• Strong attention to detail, with a focus on data integrity and accuracy

• A continuous improvement mindset and curiosity to learn new tools, processes and technologies

What’s in it for you

We’re in the business of unleashing human potential, driven by the ideas, energy and commitment of our people. That’s why we offer comprehensive benefits that encourage mental, physical and financial well-being for all VF associates. When it comes to benefits, we’re the total package:

• A supportive feedback-based culture where respect and integrity guide us in what we do

• An inclusive international environment where people of diverse backgrounds, lifestyles and nationalities love working together

• Being part of an iconic lifestyle brand in a multi-brand, multi-country organisation

• 50% employee discount on all VF brands both in store and online

• Subsidised canteen and break out areas offering complimentary hot drinks

• Health Shield membership and access to numerous health and wellbeing initiatives

• Employee Assistance Programme, offering access to free services such as mental health and wellbeing support, as well as legal and financial advice.

• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) rising to 29 with length of service and your birthday off

• 12% contributory smart pension scheme (8% on us, 4% from you)

• Cycle to work scheme

• Free secure onsite parking and discounts with local public transport

Free to Be, Inclusion & Diversity:

As a purpose-led, performance driven company, we strive to foster a culture of belonging based on respect, connection, openness and authenticity. We are committed to building and maintaining a workplace that celebrates the diversity of our associates, allowing them to bring their authentic selves to work every day.

As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, VF is committed to supporting disadvantaged groups while providing equal opportunities for VF associates and applicants alike.

We have one question…are you in?

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