Job Title: Finance Team Leader - Accounts Receivable
Sector: Public Sector
Contract: 3-6 months+
Rate: £36.72 per hour umbrella
Working Pattern: Hybrid - 1-2 days per week on site, remainder working from home
The Role
We are looking for an experienced Finance Team Leader - Accounts Receivable to lead and deliver high-quality exchequer services within a large public sector organisation. You will take ownership of accounts receivable and income-related services, ensuring strong financial control, excellent performance and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
Lead, manage and deliver all aspects of exchequer services to a high professional standard
Ensure timely income collection, debt management and recovery, meeting agreed KPIs
Oversee performance reporting to senior management
Ensure financial systems, processes and data are optimised, accurate and fit for purpose
Drive continuous improvement and modernisation of service delivery models
Resolve payment-related issues in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders
Promote financial compliance and improve financial capability across service users
Manage and develop staff, including performance management and engagement
About You
Essential: Public sector experience (local government or similar)
Strong knowledge of exchequer services, including accounts receivable and income control
Proven experience delivering financial performance in a large, complex organisation
Confident people manager with experience of leading and developing teams
Strong stakeholder management and problem-solving skills
Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Eden Brown is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy