Head of Finance

Brewer Morris; Swindon; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm is seeking a Head of Financial Operations to join their senior finance team in the South West UK. This role involves leading global billing and collections operations, enhancing service quality, and mentoring high-performing teams. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in professional services, strong stakeholder engagement skills, and a passion for continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading billing and collections in a professional services environment.
• Expertise in stakeholder engagement and process optimisation.
• Collaborative and solutions-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop global billing and collections teams.
• Drive reduction in aged lockup through process excellence.
• Champion the implementation of new systems in finance.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Team leadership

Process optimisation

Commercial awareness

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Tools

Billing and collections systems

Digital tools

Job description

Head of Financial Operations

We’re looking for a Head of Financial Operations to join our clients senior finance team and lead global billing and collections operations. As a key member of the finance leadership team, you’ll help shape and embed best-in-class finance operations practices while building and mentoring high-performing teams.

You’ll report directly to the CFO and play a critical part in unlocking value through improved lockup and service quality.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop global billing and collections teams to deliver timely, high-quality service to internal and external stakeholders.
• Drive reduction in aged lockup through process excellence and stakeholder engagement.
• Partner closely with legal and finance teams to deliver seamless client billing experiences.
• Champion the implementation of new systems, roles, and responsibilities within a transforming finance function.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to partners and business leaders on all financial operations matters.

What You'll Bring:

• Proven experience leading billing and collections in a professional services environment.
• Expertise in stakeholder engagement, team leadership, and process optimisation.
• A collaborative and solutions-focused approach to building high-performing teams.
• Strong commercial awareness with a passion for continuous improvement.
• Familiarity with billing and collections systems, and confidence in leveraging digital tools.
• Exceptional organisational, communication, and relationship-building skills.

Location: South West UK (Hybrid working available)