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Head of AR
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
Education
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
* The salary benchmark is based on the target salaries of market leaders in their relevant sectors. It is intended to serve as a guide to help Premium Members assess open positions and to help in salary negotiations. The salary benchmark is not provided directly by the company, which could be significantly higher or lower.