Finance Manager BGB Billing, Debt & Collections

Adecco Portugal; Windsor; Hybrid; GBP 92,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible rewards

Wellbeing support

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Adecco Portugal is recruiting a Finance Manager to lead the Finance Business Partnering for the Billing, Debt & Collections functions. The role focuses on delivering strategic financial insights and driving cash performance across the customer lifecycle.

You will build strong relationships with Operations, Finance, Data and Technology, guiding decisions and challenging plans. Experience in high-volume, customer-facing environments is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Strong commercial finance business partnering experience.
• Experience in high-volume retail or customer-facing operations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Act as principal Finance Business Partner for Billing, Debt & Collections.
• Lead monthly reporting for debt performance and cash recovery.
• Develop budgeting/forecasting with operational drivers and scenario modelling.
• Drive a technology-first approach to collections and risk scoring.

Skills

Finance partnering

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Debt collection knowledge

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification

Job description

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

About Our Client:

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!

About the Role:

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.

Key Responsibilities:

• 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.

What Our Client Is Looking For:

• 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.

Why This Role?

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.

What’s in it for You?

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.