Accounts Receivable Manager

Accounts Receivable Manager
Birmingham (hybrid working)
£50-55k + Car Allowance & up to 15% annual bonus

SF are partnering with a well known business here in the midlands, they are a multi service and goods provider with operations across the UK. High performing finance Shared Services with an excellent Credit Team, who are accredited by the CICMQ. The role will manage the AR function, a team of 16, with 3 direct reports, and you will be accountable for the timely and accurate collection of payments, ensuring strong cashflow to the business.

This is a high profile role, aligned with multiple Directors and senior business stakeholders, providing expert knowledge and insight around cash management and debtor performance. Accountable for delivery of cash and aged debt performance.

In your new role:

You will lead, coach and manage a high performing team of Credit Controllers
Maintain and be accountable for the delivery of 12 week rolling cash forecast driving cash results
Responsible for all aspects and ledgers of the business, totaling a monthly collection between £180-230million
Working within the parameters set out by the Credit Risk and Insurance Team
Building strong internal relationships across sales, operations and finance to board level
Supporting with Audits, and provide all SOX and financial reports compliance
Deliver weekly and monthly reports to finance and the wider business
Drive lean process culture, striving for process improvement

What you'll need

CICM qualified or working towards qualification
Shared Service Center experience or working in a complex large company
Strong People Management skills - ability to lead and deliver high performance
Strong Business Partnering skills
5+ years working in a High volume and value B2B collection/credit function
Experience with EDI and Payment portals are desirable

What you'll get in return

Flexible and hybrid working
25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays
Competitive salary + £7k car allowance
8% pension match
up to 15% annual bonus
Store and gym discounts
Personal development, CICM study support & management courses