Incomes Receivable Manager - #2113377

Hays Accountancy & Finance are supporting a growing organisation through a period of transformation and change. Due to increased workload and a focus on improving cash flow and financial controls, they are seeking an experienced Income Receivables Manager to join their finance team on a 3-5 month temporary basis.This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Accounts Receivable or Credit Control professional to provide support to the receivables function, drive cash collections and support key finance initiatives within a complex organisation.

Your new role
Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will take ownership of the income and receivables function, ensuring timely collection of outstanding debt, accurate revenue reporting and continuous improvement across processes and controls.
Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing the end-to-end Accounts Receivable, billing and credit control function
• Driving cash collections and reducing aged debt balances
• Managing sales ledger reconciliations and ensuring accurate revenue reporting
• Preparing cash collection forecasts and debtor analysis
• Monitoring and reporting on key credit control KPIs, including Debtor Days and DSO
• Managing disputed invoices and resolving complex customer queries
• Building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to improve collection performance
• Producing management information and reporting packs for senior finance stakeholders
• Supporting month-end and year-end reporting requirements
• Identifying and implementing process improvements and automation opportunities
• Developing and maintaining receivables procedures, controls and process documentation
• Managing credit risk and ensuring compliance with financial policies and procedures
• Supporting wider finance projects and transformation initiatives as required

What you'll need to succeed

• Significant experience within Accounts Receivable, Credit Control or Income Management
• Previous experience managing or leading a receivables function
• Strong track record of reducing aged debt and improving cash collection performance
• Experience working within a Shared Service Centre or large finance function would be advantageous
• Excellent stakeholder management and negotiation skills
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and present financial data
• Advanced Excel and finance systems experience
• ACCA, CIMA, CICM qualification or active studies desirable
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced and changing environment

What you'll get in return

• 3-5 month temporary assignment
• Competitive hourly rate
• Hybrid working arrangement
• Opportunity to make an immediate impact in a high-profile finance role
• Exposure to senior stakeholders and business-critical finance projects
• Weekly pay through Hays

What you need to do now


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