Finance Manager BGB Billing, Debt & Collections

Job Advertisement:
Finance Manager BGB Billing, Debt & Collections

Location: Windsor/Hybrid (with flexibility for candidates near Leicester, Stockport, Manchester, or Reading) 1-2 days onsite per week

Daily Rate: Market Rate

Our client is a pioneering organisation in the energy sector, dedicated to reshaping the way we power our world. With a commitment to sustainability and innovation, they are a diverse family of brands focused on creating a greener and fairer future. The organisation is passionate about making a positive impact in the communities they serve, and they are excited to welcome a new Finance Manager to their team!

Our client is seeking a Finance Manager to take on a pivotal role as the lead Finance Business Partner supporting the Billing, Debt & Collections operations. This position is crucial for delivering strategic financial insights and driving performance across the customer billing and debt lifecycle.

• Act as the principal Finance Business Partner, translating operational performance into clear financial implications and actionable insights.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships across Operations, Finance, Data, and Technology, providing constructive challenges to assumptions and plans.
• Represent Finance in debt governance and performance forums, ensuring visibility of risks, opportunities, and key decisions.
• Develop integrated insights across Billing, Operations, and Collections to enhance the understanding of the cash value chain.
• Identify opportunities to improve cash collection and reduce bad debt, influencing operational strategies for better outcomes.
• Own monthly reporting for debt performance, cash recovery, and collections activity, ensuring clarity and precision in financial communications.
• Lead robust budgeting and forecasting processes with a focus on operational drivers and scenario modelling.
• Drive a technology‑first approach to collections, leveraging data for improved risk scoring and treatment optimisation.

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Strong commercial finance business partnering experience.
• Strong commercial acumen with a focus on driving business performance improvements.
• Background in high‑volume retail or customer‑facing operations would be great.
• Strong financial planning, forecasting, and performance management capabilities.
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive business performance.
• Confidence to challenge constructively and provide robust decision support
• Excellent analytical skills and commercial acumen.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Experience in Billing, Collections, Credit Risk, or Customer Operations.
• Knowledge of business transformation and change initiatives.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded finance professional eager to make a tangible impact. Working with senior operational leaders, the Finance Manager will play a key role in driving cash performance and improving operational efficiency.

Our client values their people and believes in supporting the different realities they face. The benefits package includes:

• Flexible rewards tailored to your needs.
• Support for physical and emotional well-being.
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth.

If you are enthusiastic about contributing to a sustainable future and possess the skills and experience outlined above, this is the chance to make a difference!

We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.