Senior Revenue Controller

JR United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm is seeking a Senior Revenue Controller in London. The role involves improving WIP and billing processes, collaborating with key stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with policies. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in revenue control, excellent communication skills, and a proactive approach to driving change.

Qualifications

• Strong background in revenue control within professional services or law firms.
• Confident communicator with strong relationship-building skills.
• Proactive and driven with a track record of leading change.

Responsibilities

• Improve WIP and billing processes, driving efficiency and automation.
• Build strong relationships and run regular WIP review meetings.
• Monitor compliance with lockup and WIP write-off policies.

Skills

Revenue control

Communication

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Proactive

Job description

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Totum Partners is working with a leading professional services firm to recruit a Senior Revenue Controller. In this role, you will work closely with decentralised billers, meeting regularly with key practice groups to discuss WIP and revenue matters. You’ll also collaborate with the Credit Control Manager and CFO. You’ll be empowered to take ownership of WIP management and play an active role in supporting the billing process.

This role offers a hybrid model: 2 days in the office and 3 days working from home.

Key responsibilities of the Senior Revenue Controller include:

1. Improve WIP and billing processes, driving efficiency and automation to reduce exposure.
2. Build strong relationships and run regular WIP review meetings with partners and directors.
3. Act as the go-to expert for WIP and billing, ensuring deadlines are met and teams are supported.
4. Monitor and enforce compliance with the firm’s lockup and WIP write-off policies.
5. Provide training and guidance on revenue management best practices.
6. Support the CFO with clear, insightful WIP reporting.
7. Oversee time recording compliance and manage issues like missing or incorrect timesheets.
8. Help deliver regular reports on utilisation and recovery.

Ideal candidate profile:

• Strong background in revenue control within professional services or law firms.
• Confident communicator, able to tailor messaging and build solid relationships. Forward-thinking and strategic, with a focus on evolving the function.
• Proactive and driven, with a track record of leading change and promoting best practice. Sharp attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.

As a responsible business, we value diversity in our people, clients, and communities. We believe that the firms that thrive are those with the most diverse teams. We are committed to sourcing the best talent from the broadest pool possible. As an equal opportunities employer, we strive to accommodate anyone with specific needs. If you require reasonable adjustments during the selection process, please speak with a member of the recruitment team so we can assist.