Accounts Receivable Manager

An established multinational business is seeking an experienced Accounts Receivable Manager to take end-to-end ownership of the AR function, driving improved cash flow, accuracy and collaboration across Billing and Collections. This is a hands-on leadership role for a candidate who can restructure and align AR operations, champion AI-driven automation across collections andbilling workflows, and build strong cross-functional relationships with senior stakeholders. Key Responsibilities • Own the AR process end-to-end, from invoice generation through to cash application • Restructure and align Collections and Billing into one cohesive, high-performing function • Identify opportunities to embed AI and automation tools, reducing manual intervention and improving billing accuracy and collections efficiency • Partner with Sales and internal stakeholders to maximise automated billing processes and minimise disputes • Lead collections strategy to reduce DSO and improve cash flow, including oversight of high-risk accounts and escalations • Design and implement a structured dispute management process with clear ownership and root-cause tracking • Manage quarterly/year-end bad debt write-offs and provisions, liaising with department heads for approval • Provide direct line management to a team of 5 (Billing and Credit Control), including coaching, performance management and objective setting • Support the Group Financial Controller with cash flow forecasting and customer receipts forecasting • Administer the credit control system and oversee related documentation Candidate Profile • Proven experience managing an AR function within a complex, multinational environment • Strong track record of process improvement, including deploying AI/automation solutions to enhance billing and collections efficiency • Confident people leader with experience managing and developing teams • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills • Comfortable operating at a senior level, driving change across cross-functional teams Send your CV now. Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK. CMC Consulting is committed to equal opportunities. We do our best to ensure that the wording used in our job vacancies does not discriminate against any individual in any way. Please contact us if you feel that this is not the case.