Head of Working Capital

Brewer Morris; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent firm is seeking a Head of Financial Operations to join their senior finance team in Bristol. This pivotal role involves leading global billing and collections, enhancing service quality, and shaping finance operations practices. Successful candidates will exhibit strong leadership, stakeholder engagement, and possess a background in professional services.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading billing and collections in professional services.
• Solutions-focused approach to team building.
• Familiarity with digital tools for billing.

Responsibilities

• Lead global billing and collections teams for high-quality service.
• Drive reduction in aged lockup through process excellence.
• Partner with legal and finance for seamless client billing.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Team leadership

Process optimisation

Commercial awareness

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Relationship-building skills

Tools

Billing and collections systems

Job description

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)

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