EMEA Collections Lead — Cash Flow & Risk

Global Draw Limited; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

25 days holidays

Private medical insurance

Pension contributions

Employee engagement platform

Job summary

Light & Wonder is seeking a Collections Manager to lead the EMEA Collections team in Manchester, protecting cash flow and managing risk. The role blends leadership with hands‑on operations across orders, credits, and forecastes cash performance.

You'll partner with Finance Shared Services and business leaders, driving continuous improvement while ensuring SOX compliance and effective risk management. The position supports a hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
• CICM qualification is advantageous.
• Proven experience in B2B credit and collections with leadership.
• Experience in a SOX-controlled environment and audits.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Collections Specialists across EMEA.
• Oversee AR ageing reviews, collections, and escalations for high‑risk accounts.
• Drive timely cash collection while maintaining strong customer relationships.
• Conduct credit reviews and set appropriate credit limits and terms.
• Monitor DSO, overdue balances and unapplied cash; analyse variances.
• Own SOX controls across the order‑to‑cash process and support audits.
• Collaborate with Sales, Legal, Finance on complex customer issues.
• Lead process improvements, system enhancements, and testing.

Skills

Credit leadership

Cash forecasting

Accounts receivable

SOX controls

Stakeholder mgmt

Excel

Oracle EBS

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

CICM qualification (adv.)

Tools

Oracle EBS

Job description

Light & Wonder is seeking a Collections Manager to lead the EMEA Collections team in Manchester, protecting cash flow and managing risk. The role blends leadership with hands‑on operations across orders, credits, and forecastes cash performance.

You'll partner with Finance Shared Services and business leaders, driving continuous improvement while ensuring SOX compliance and effective risk management. The position supports a hybrid work model.