S Receivable Manager

Position: Incomes Receivable Manager
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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