Head of Accounts Receivable & AI Transformation

Inspired Education Group; Madrid; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Inspired Education Group in Madrid is seeking a Head of Accounts Receivable & AI Transformation to lead the Billing and Collections function and drive AI adoption across the finance team. Based at the Madrid Head Office, you will manage a 10-person team and modernize processes with dashboards and BI tools.

The ideal candidate will combine strong AR expertise with a passion for technology, automation and AI, delivering impactful insights and scalable solutions across Spain’s operations.

Qualifications

• Significant experience leading billing, collections or accounts receivable.
• Previous management experience with responsibility for developing and leading teams.
• Strong understanding of billing processes, collections, customer accounts and revenue operations.
• A strong interest in technology, automation and artificial intelligence, with a desire to develop and apply these tools to real business challenges.
• Experience developing reports, dashboards, KPIs and business intelligence solutions.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced Excel skills and confidence working with large datasets.
• Experience identifying and implementing process improvement initiatives.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A proactive, innovative and highly organized approach.
• The ability to translate business needs into scalable operational and technology solutions.
• Very high English proficiency.
• Experience with ERP and finance systems.
• Knowledge of AI-enabled tools, automation platforms, Power BI or similar business intelligence solutions would be highly advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Billing and Collections function across Inspired Education Spain.
• Manage and develop a team of 10 professionals via 2 direct managers.
• Oversee end-to-end billing and collections with focus on accuracy and service.
• Monitor KPIs, service levels, and cash collection performance.
• Design and maintain dashboards and reporting tools.
• Identify opportunities to streamline and automate processes.
• Lead AI-driven solutions within billing and collections operations.
• Explore emerging technologies to improve productivity and forecasting.
• Partner with Finance, Admissions and School Leadership to improve processes.
• Drive continuous improvement across systems and workflows.
• Support the implementation of new technologies and change management.
• Provide insightful reporting and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Foster a culture of innovation and accountability.

Skills

Billing & collections leadership

Accounts receivable management

Data analytics

Power BI / BI tools

Excel proficiency

Stakeholder management

Process improvement

AI awareness

Tools

ERP systems

Power BI

Finance software

Job description

Head of Accounts Receivable & AI Transformation

Location: Madrid, ES

Date: 21 Oct 2026

Inspired Education is the leading global group of premium schools, with a portfolio of 125 premium private schools spanning 6 continents which utilise proven educational practices from every corner of the globe, ensuring over 95,000 students receive a world-class learning experience from Kindergarten to Year 13.

In 28 countries, Inspired schools are individually developed and anchored in the vibrant cultures of their respective locations. They collectively form an international family of schools that nurtures each student's academic and personal development in a progressive, dynamic, and innovative learning environment.

By joining our award-winning team of over 14,000 employees, you can work in state-of-the-art facilities alongside industry-renowned educators and leaders in some of the world's most desirable locations. We invest heavily in our team members who enjoy industry-leading professional development, exceptional career opportunities, and mobility across our group.

ROLE SUMMARY:

This is a unique opportunity for an experienced finance professional who combines strong billing and collections expertise with a genuine passion for technology, business intelligence and artificial intelligence.

Reporting directly to the Finance Director, Spain, and based in the Madrid Head Office, the successful candidate will lead the Billing and Collections function while acting as a key driver of innovation, automation and AI adoption within the department.

The role will oversee a team of 10 professionals (2 direct reports and 8 indirect reports) and will be responsible for modernizing processes, improving reporting capabilities, developing dashboards and identifying opportunities to leverage AI to increase efficiency, enhance decision-making and improve customer experience.

We are looking for someone who is naturally curious about emerging technologies, comfortable challenging existing processes, and excited by the opportunity to lead meaningful transformation within a growing international organization.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead the Billing and Collections function across Inspired Education Spain.
• Manage, coach and develop a team of 10 professionals through 2 direct managers.
• Oversee end-to-end billing and collections processes, ensuring efficiency, accuracy and service excellence.
• Monitor KPIs, service levels, cash collection performance and operational effectiveness.
• Design, develop and maintain dashboards, reporting tools and performance metrics.
• Identify opportunities to streamline and automate manual processes.
• Lead the adoption of AI-driven solutions within billing and collections operations.
• Explore the use of emerging technologies to improve productivity, reporting, forecasting and decision-making.
• Partner with Finance, Admissions, and School Leadership teams to improve business processes.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across systems, workflows and customer-facing processes.
• Support the implementation of new technologies and ensure successful change management across the team.
• Produce insightful reporting and recommendations for senior leadership.
• Foster a culture of innovation, accountability and continuous improvement.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

• Significant experience leading billing, collections or accounts receivable
• Previous management experience with responsibility for developing and leading teams.
• Strong understanding of billing processes, collections, customer accounts and revenue operations.
• A strong interest in technology, automation and artificial intelligence, with a desire to develop and apply these tools to real business challenges.
• Experience developing reports, dashboards, KPIs and business intelligence solutions.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced Excel skills and confidence working with large datasets.
• Experience identifying and implementing process improvement initiatives.Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A proactive, innovative and highly organized approach.
• The ability to translate business needs into scalable operational and technology solutions.
• Very high English proficiency.
• Experience with ERP and finance systems.
• Knowledge of AI-enabled tools, automation platforms, Power BI or similar business intelligence solutions would be highly advantageous.

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT:

Inspired Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.