Credit Analyst

s a Credit Analyst within our Finance Team, you'll play a key role in supporting Group 1 Automotive's credit management processes and maintaining accurate master data across the business. You'll be responsible for reviewing credit proposals, managing supplier and customer master data, and ensuring compliance with company policies and financial controls. This role is ideal for someone with strong analytical skills, excellent attention to detail, and a passion for maintaining accurate financial information. Working within a collaborative finance function, you'll help ensure robust controls are in place while delivering excellent support to stakeholders across our dealership network. As part of Group 1 Automotive, you'll be joining a team that values accuracy, integrity, professionalism, and teamwork in everything we do. What we can offer you

• Enjoy 33 days of annual leave (including bank holidays) to rest and recharge
• Save money every day with our exclusive retail discounts
• Drive a great deal with discounts on new and used cars, plus servicing offers
• Plan for the years ahead with our company pension scheme
• Balance home and work with our industry-leading family-friendly policies designed to help you spend more time with the people that matter
• Commute for less with our cycle-to-work scheme
• Prioritise your wellbeing with dedicated support for you and your family
• 24/7 access to healthcare professionals, ensuring you get the expert advice you need quickly and easily
• Make a difference with a paid day to volunteer in your community
• Invest in your future with our company share purchase plan
• Earn financial rewards when you refer a friend to join the team
• Keep learning and growing with our training and development opportunities for everyone.
• Life assurance with the option to increase cover
• We're open to flexible working options - just ask
What you'll do day to day
• Review and validate credit proposals in line with Group 1's credit management policy
• Ensure all credit and master data requests are actioned accurately and within agreed timescales
• Maintain open and effective communication with internal and external stakeholders
• Take ownership of Sales Ledger Master Data activities
• Set up new supplier accounts within Keyloop DMS
• Submit and monitor bank detail verification requests
• Amend supplier payment terms within company systems
• Process supplier account adjustments accurately and efficiently
• Replicate supplier and customer accounts across multiple DMS platforms
• Conduct supplier validation and compliance checks
• Support the cleansing and maintenance of supplier account records
• Ensure all activities are completed in line with SOX compliance requirements
• Maintain accurate records and audit trails for all master data updates
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across the Credit and Master Data function
• Assist with ad hoc finance-related projects and reporting requirements
• Work in accordance with the Company's working capital, cash management, and Delegation of Authority (DOA) policies
  
  Previous experience in a Credit Control, Credit Analyst, Master Data, Finance Assistant, or similar finance role
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent attention to detail with a high level of accuracy
• Experience working with financial systems and databases
• Knowledge of Keyloop DMS would be advantageous
• Good understanding of credit management principles and financial controls
• Experience maintaining customer and supplier master data
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Excellent communication skills and the confidence to work with stakeholders at all levels
• Understanding of SOX compliance and audit requirements would be beneficial
• Proactive, reliable, and able to work effectively within a team
• Competent in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications
  
  Group 1 Automotive is on an exciting growth journey. We are home to over 7000 colleagues dedicated to providing exceptional customer service, with 114 dealerships in the UK, representing 21 brands at the forefront of automotive retail.
But you don't need to love cars to work with us - just need to share our mission to create outstanding and trusted experiences for our customers, our partners, and our people. Our Values At Group 1 Automotive we pride ourselves on our five core values that are incorporated in all we that do. Respect - Integrity - Transparency - Teamwork - Professionalism These are the principles that every member of our team lives by, whether that be business functions, customer interactions, how we interact with the local community and even how we view each other in the team