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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