Head of AR

Altum Consulting; City of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A PE-backed technology business in London is seeking a Head of Accounts Receivable to lead operations across multiple business units. The role involves overseeing debt collection, revenue recognition, and managing a team, with a strong emphasis on relationship-building and process enhancement. Candidates should have a strong academic background and at least 10 years of relevant experience. The position offers significant career progression in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience.
• Proactive self-starter with strong execution skills.
• Comfortable working with large data sets and multiple concurrent projects.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end debt collection activities.
• Manage revenue recognition processes.
• Act as the primary point of contact for fee-related queries.

Skills

Ambitious

Strong execution skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Adaptable to fast-paced environments

Education

Strong academic track record

Job description

A PE-backed technology business with a substantial international footprint is seeking a Head of Accounts Receivable to lead AR operations across multiple business units. The organisation operates across several countries, continues to scale rapidly-both organically and through acquisitions-and is supported by leading global private equity investors.

The finance function is expanding in line with the company's growth, creating an opportunity for an ambitious AR leader to step into a high-impact role. Some domestic and international travel may be required.

The Role

The Head of Accounts Receivable will oversee AR operations end-to-end, ensuring accurate billing, strong cash collection, and optimised working capital performance. You will manage a sizeable team and partner with senior stakeholders to enhance processes as the business scales.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end debt collection activities
• Manage revenue recognition processes
• Review discount requests and provide recommendations to senior finance leadership
• Act as the primary point of contact for fee-related queries
• Calculate bad debt provisions in line with IFRS 9 for management reporting
• Manage and develop a team of 8
• Build strong relationships with operational and commercial leaders
• Support the Finance Director with ad hoc tasks and project work

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Ambitious individual seeking progression within a fast-growing, PE-backed global organisation
• Strong academic track record
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience
• Proactive self-starter with strong execution skills
• Positive, solutions-focused mindset with the ability to navigate new challenges
• Comfortable working with large data sets, deadlines, and multiple concurrent projects
• Adaptable to a fast-paced, continuously evolving environment
• Well-organised with strong process discipline and attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• High systems aptitude
• Strong understanding of the demands and pace of a PE-backed organisation

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