Head of Billing Department:
Finance
Employment Type:
Permanent - Full Time
Location:
Newcastle upon Tyne
Description This role is a pivotal leadership position overseeing the billing team across the UK & Europe. The Head of Billing will set strategic direction for all billing operations, ensuring processes are efficient, accurate, compliant and targets are met. The individual will lead an international team, driving continuous improvement and efficiency.
Key Duties
Lead the Billing function and set strategic goals and operational priorities
Drive process improvements and automation initiatives to streamline billing operations
Develop and implement Billing SOP, international billing policies, procedures and best practices
Monitor performance metrics, drive improvements and deliver on KPIs to CFO, regional directors and board
Liaise directly with clients, senior management and technical teams to resolve billing queries and ensure alignment with client billing guidelines and onboarding
Ensure compliance with global VAT laws, international invoicing requirements, account rules and financial controls
Monitor and strategise to reduce Work in Progress across the business
Collaborate with finance, compliance and legal operations teams for audits and internal reporting
Lead the monthly billing process across the group
Communicate billing updates to UK, Europe and key stakeholders
Directly manage 5 Team Leads and indirectly manage 15 FTEs
Oversee international E-Billing and ERP updates
Travel between UK & European offices as required
Qualifications
5+ years in a similar role within an international company leading a transformational billing function
Knowledge of regulatory compliance including international legal billing standards, VAT and accounts rules
Experience in billing function transformation or ERP implementation, enhancement and upgrade projects
Preferred experience with D365
Benefits
Hybrid working flexible patterns and competitive maternity & paternity packages
Competitive salary and generous holiday entitlement (plus option to purchase extra days)
Health and wellness options: gym membership, cycle to work schemes, private healthcare, dental and eye vouchers
Continuous learning and development programme with mentoring schemes
Season ticket loan and professional membership subscriptions
Opportunity to work on diverse projects across sectors and regions
Team and social events, charity fundraising and volunteering activities
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Commitment We believe in building a diverse and inclusive environment where each person can be themselves, feel valued, and be challenged and supported to reach their full potential. We have a responsibility to support the communities in which we live and work, and our workforce should reflect these communities and clients. Our talent strategy aims to overcome bias in the construction industry by recruiting, retaining, developing, and promoting a diverse workforce.
If you require any reasonable adjustments to support you during any stage of the application or interview process, please contact our recruitment team at recruitment@uk.rlb.com.
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