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Head of AR - Central Scotland

Professional Services - Transactional / Part-Qualified
Ref: 2505 Date Posted: Tuesday 01 Apr 2025

Head of Accounts Receivable 

W&A is delighted to be partnering with a leading multinational organisation to recruit a Head of Accounts Receivable.  

The Role: 

This is a high-profile leadership role, instrumental in shaping and delivering quality AR processes across the business. You will lead a large team and work closely with senior stakeholders to drive efficiency in billing, credit control, and collections. 

Key Responsibilities: 

  • Define and execute the  AR strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives 

  • Oversee all aspects of billing, credit control, credit risk, and sales ledger  

  • Develop and implement AR performance metrics, ensuring proactive improvements in cash collection 

  • Lead and mentor a high-performing AR team, fostering collaboration and professional development 

  • Act as a senior escalation point for high-value customer billing and payment matters 

  • Collaborate with finance, sales, legal, and compliance teams to manage credit risk and optimise cash flow 

  • Drive process automation and digital transformation initiatives to enhance AR efficiency 

  • Ensure adherence to global credit policies, aligning with risk frameworks and governance standards 

About You: 

To excel in this role, you will be a dynamic and strategic leader with a strong track record in AR transformation and operational excellence. 

Skills & Experience: 

  • Strong experience in accounts receivable, credit, and collections, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role 

  • Proven expertise in managing  AR operations, credit risk, and cash flow optimisation 

  • Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across departments 

  • Experience leading AR teams through periods of significant change and transformation 

How to Apply 

If you would like to learn more about this opportunity, please contact Laura Buchanan at laura@wilkinsonandassociates.co.uk