Head of Account Receivable
Location Portsmouth, Hampshire, GB, PO6 3EN
REF:SF35406

About the role
Here at Babcock International we're looking to recruit a Head of Account Receivable.

This is a varied role and will include line management of up to 8 transactional staff, including performance, appraisals, training & delegating work. Additionally you will be focusing on continuous improvement so you should be capable of developing & improving processes/systems in the billings/AR function.

Role Summary:

• Delivery & development of Accounts receivable, billings & collections function
• Managing day to day transactions, maintaining & improving standard practices
• Line management of a team of 8, implementing targets, SLA's & KPI's
• Continuous improvement of processes for the Accounts Receivable function

Your main tasks will include:

• Ensuring all billing activity is delivered in accordance with SLA's.
• Ensuring accurate delivery of transactional activities
• Monitoring & tracking customer billing queries and ensuring appropriate remedial actions & process changes are used & recorded
• Developing your own KPI's for cash collection & other areas of performance
• Supporting SAP rollout, including implementation & service transition
• Assisting management with budget and working to ensure cost savings are achieved in line.

What do I need to do the role?
You'll need experience as a transactional manager, ideally within Accounts receivable

Would also like you to have experience in all or some of these areas:

• Technically strong, with ERP experience and advances excel skills
• Shared service experience an advantage
• Experience of KPI management & employee development/training
• Experience of Continuous improvement

What else do I need to know?

• This is a great opportunity to take ownership of your own team and make improvements where you see fit. You will be in charge of creating KPI's & all performance management aspects including training, upskilling etc.
• The successful candidate must be able to achieve the appropriate security clearance level for this role.
• We are happy to talk about flexible working. Please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.

About Babcock International
For more than a century, Babcock, the Aerospace and Defence company, has been trusted to deliver bespoke, highly-skilled engineering services. We help customers in the UK and around the world to improve the capability, reliability and availability of their most critical assets within the four market sectors of Marine, Land, Aviation, and Nuclear, underpinned by a deep understanding of technology integration, unique infrastructure and specialist training.
We're committed to providing a great employee experience in a supportive and engaging environment. The benefits you can expect to enjoy include a generous holiday entitlement, competitive money purchase pension scheme with life assurance and a share ownership scheme. You'll benefit from excellent career and learning and development opportunities to ensure that you grow and achieve your full potential.

Application Guidance
All applications should be made online using PC, Laptop or Mobile devices. If you experience difficulties please click here . Recruitment correspondence is normally by email so please check your email account and spam folder regularly.

We are committed to building an inclusive culture and strive to attract talent who thrive in an inclusive and flexible working environment. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages please let us know and will respond in a way that best fits your specific needs.

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Armed Forces Covenant
We are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant. We recognise the value that Serving Personnel, both Regular and Reserves, Veterans, Uniformed Cadet Instructors and Service Families contribute to our business and the United Kingdom. As part of the Covenant, Babcock offers Reservists and Uniformed Cadet Instructors up to 2 week's special paid leave to help them meet their commitments. To find out more please check our career website for more information.

Closing date: 13th August 2021

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