Finance Executive: Billing & Collections Strategist

Edelman; Madrid; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Edelman is seeking a dynamic finance professional to manage the full billing and collections cycle within our Madrid office. You will collaborate with PR teams to ensure accurate invoicing and on-time payments, handling client data and debt collection strategies with a customer-focused approach.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's in a relevant field and at least 3 years in billing or AR roles, with strong Excel skills and experience with ERP systems like Workday.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in billing, Accounts Receivable or financial administration roles.
• Proven experience in collections management, debt follow-up and reduction of overdue balances.
• High level of English (minimum B2–C1), both written and spoken.
• Experience working with financial ERP systems.
• Previous experience with Workday is highly desirable.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Ability to manage collection conversations with confidence, professionalism and a customer-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Managing the end-to-end process from client set-up through to invoice issuance.
• Ensuring billing deadlines and monthly closing timelines are consistently met.
• Coordinating with PR teams to ensure all billing information is accurate and available on time.
• Overseeing the creation and maintenance of client master data.
• Monitoring accounts receivable and proactively managing collections activities to ensure payment deadlines are met.
• Maintaining ongoing communication with clients and internal teams to resolve billing and collection-related issues.
• Reviewing aged receivables and identifying collection risks, escalating issues when necessary.
• Resolving issues related to invoicing, purchase orders and client data.
• Preparing regular reports on invoicing activity, outstanding debt and collection status.
• Supporting financial close activities and account reconciliations.
• Participating in continuous improvement initiatives and the optimization of administrative and financial processes.

Skills

English proficiency

Customer-focused communication

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration/Economics/Finance

Tools

Workday

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

Edelman is seeking a dynamic finance professional to manage the full billing and collections cycle within our Madrid office. You will collaborate with PR teams to ensure accurate invoicing and on-time payments, handling client data and debt collection strategies with a customer-focused approach.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's in a relevant field and at least 3 years in billing or AR roles, with strong Excel skills and experience with ERP systems like Workday.