Assistant Manager - Working Capital & Financial Operations

Assistant Manager

Roles & responsibilities

•Collaborate with the Working Capital Controller team to support financial operations and achieve objectives across a range of business areas.•Develop a comprehensive understanding of the business operations supported, actively learning about relevant finance processes to integrate them effectively into daily tasks.•Acquire a thorough understanding of the business area being supported•To drive, develop and maintain close links with Engagement Leaders and conduct monthly face to face meetings with partners to discuss all WIP and Debtor balances.•Comprehensive follow-up of action items, such as time write off, billing action. This includes follow up of all debt collection discussions•Assist in the execution of credit control framework to ensure debtors to be collected in a timely manner.•Coordination and submission of monthly billing forecast estimates, ensuring that estimates are accurate, reflective of partner conversations and all pledged invoices materialise•Promoting the use of the budgeting tool•Managing Lock Up Days – to regularly review WIP and debtor lock up days for Engagement Leaders, to monitor trigger points of billing/ write offs, so ensuring early revenue action to maintain optimum working capital hygiene from a WIP perspective.•Work closely with Engagement Leaders on credit control issues to unlock debts as quickly as possible. Key examples are influencing Engagement Leaders to follow credit management and commercial policy and normal debt-chasing processes on all their bills, highlighting any queries or disputes where partner intervention is required, highlighting the oldest and/or largest debts•Review aged WIP for working capital hygiene purposes to clear WIP that is no longer recoverable•Play a role in the broader finance community, including active participation in meetings and use of finance wide tools and systems to allow a fluid transfer of knowledge and information•Act as an advocate for finance-driven change programmes by promoting the adoption of automation tools, implementing self-service solutions, and achieving process standardisation for enhanced operational efficiency.•Maintain and continually update the team's knowledge bases and process documentation to ensure information is readily accessible and accurate, supporting team learning and development.•Take ownership of personal performance, identifying areas for improvement and development while also assisting in the training and coaching of new team members to foster a high-performing team environment.•Perform quality checks on the team's handling of queries to contribute to Right First Time statistics and monitor incoming queries to ensure timely and effective resolution.

This role is for you if you have  the below

Work experience

•Professional certifications (e.g., CPA, ACCA) and advanced degrees (e.g., MBA) are highly desirable, especially those with a focus on UK finance and taxation•Proven track record of managing transitions and integrating new roles effectively from UK Geo•8+ years relevant experience which should be mix of Financial accounting, management accounting and FP&A.•A minimum of 3 years’ Working Capital management experience. Professional services experience is preferred•Understanding of financial reporting standards, particularly IFRS 15, fixed asset accounting, and intercompany accounting•Proven track record in driving operational excellence and delivering exceptional customer service.•Excellent leadership and people management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate teams•Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels•Experience with S/4HANA or any related SAP ERP system is a plus.•Resilience and the ability to work effectively with multiple and demanding stakeholders.•Strong problem-solving abilities.

Roles & responsibilities

•Collaborate with the Working Capital Controller team to support financial operations and achieve objectives across a range of business areas.•Develop a comprehensive understanding of the business operations supported, actively learning about relevant finance processes to integrate them effectively into daily tasks.•Acquire a thorough understanding of the business area being supported•To drive, develop and maintain close links with Engagement Leaders and conduct monthly face to face meetings with partners to discuss all WIP and Debtor balances.•Comprehensive follow-up of action items, such as time write off, billing action. This includes follow up of all debt collection discussions•Assist in the execution of credit control framework to ensure debtors to be collected in a timely manner.•Coordination and submission of monthly billing forecast estimates, ensuring that estimates are accurate, reflective of partner conversations and all pledged invoices materialise•Promoting the use of the budgeting tool•Managing Lock Up Days – to regularly review WIP and debtor lock up days for Engagement Leaders, to monitor trigger points of billing/ write offs, so ensuring early revenue action to maintain optimum working capital hygiene from a WIP perspective.•Work closely with Engagement Leaders on credit control issues to unlock debts as quickly as possible. Key examples are influencing Engagement Leaders to follow credit management and commercial policy and normal debt-chasing processes on all their bills, highlighting any queries or disputes where partner intervention is required, highlighting the oldest and/or largest debts•Review aged WIP for working capital hygiene purposes to clear WIP that is no longer recoverable•Play a role in the broader finance community, including active participation in meetings and use of finance wide tools and systems to allow a fluid transfer of knowledge and information•Act as an advocate for finance-driven change programmes by promoting the adoption of automation tools, implementing self-service solutions, and achieving process standardisation for enhanced operational efficiency.•Maintain and continually update the team's knowledge bases and process documentation to ensure information is readily accessible and accurate, supporting team learning and development.•Take ownership of personal performance, identifying areas for improvement and development while also assisting in the training and coaching of new team members to foster a high-performing team environment.•Perform quality checks on the team's handling of queries to contribute to Right First Time statistics and monitor incoming queries to ensure timely and effective resolution.

This role is for you if you have  the below

Work experience

•Professional certifications (e.g., CPA, ACCA) and advanced degrees (e.g., MBA) are highly desirable, especially those with a focus on UK finance and taxation•Proven track record of managing transitions and integrating new roles effectively from UK Geo•8+ years relevant experience which should be mix of Financial accounting, management accounting and FP&A.•A minimum of 3 years’ Working Capital management experience. Professional services experience is preferred•Understanding of financial reporting standards, particularly IFRS 15, fixed asset accounting, and intercompany accounting•Proven track record in driving operational excellence and delivering exceptional customer service.•Excellent leadership and people management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate teams•Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels•Experience with S/4HANA or any related SAP ERP system is a plus.•Resilience and the ability to work effectively with multiple and demanding stakeholders.•Strong problem-solving abilities.

Roles & responsibilities

•Collaborate with the Working Capital Controller team to support financial operations and achieve objectives across a range of business areas.•Develop a comprehensive understanding of the business operations supported, actively learning about relevant finance processes to integrate them effectively into daily tasks.•Acquire a thorough understanding of the business area being supported•To drive, develop and maintain close links with Engagement Leaders and conduct monthly face to face meetings with partners to discuss all WIP and Debtor balances.•Comprehensive follow-up of action items, such as time write off, billing action. This includes follow up of all debt collection discussions•Assist in the execution of credit control framework to ensure debtors to be collected in a timely manner.•Coordination and submission of monthly billing forecast estimates, ensuring that estimates are accurate, reflective of partner conversations and all pledged invoices materialise•Promoting the use of the budgeting tool•Managing Lock Up Days – to regularly review WIP and debtor lock up days for Engagement Leaders, to monitor trigger points of billing/ write offs, so ensuring early revenue action to maintain optimum working capital hygiene from a WIP perspective.•Work closely with Engagement Leaders on credit control issues to unlock debts as quickly as possible. Key examples are influencing Engagement Leaders to follow credit management and commercial policy and normal debt-chasing processes on all their bills, highlighting any queries or disputes where partner intervention is required, highlighting the oldest and/or largest debts•Review aged WIP for working capital hygiene purposes to clear WIP that is no longer recoverable•Play a role in the broader finance community, including active participation in meetings and use of finance wide tools and systems to allow a fluid transfer of knowledge and information•Act as an advocate for finance-driven change programmes by promoting the adoption of automation tools, implementing self-service solutions, and achieving process standardisation for enhanced operational efficiency.•Maintain and continually update the team's knowledge bases and process documentation to ensure information is readily accessible and accurate, supporting team learning and development.•Take ownership of personal performance, identifying areas for improvement and development while also assisting in the training and coaching of new team members to foster a high-performing team environment.•Perform quality checks on the team's handling of queries to contribute to Right First Time statistics and monitor incoming queries to ensure timely and effective resolution.

This role is for you if you have  the below

Work experience

•Professional certifications (e.g., CPA, ACCA) and advanced degrees (e.g., MBA) are highly desirable, especially those with a focus on UK finance and taxation•Proven track record of managing transitions and integrating new roles effectively from UK Geo•8+ years relevant experience which should be mix of Financial accounting, management accounting and FP&A.•A minimum of 3 years’ Working Capital management experience. Professional services experience is preferred•Understanding of financial reporting standards, particularly IFRS 15, fixed asset accounting, and intercompany accounting•Proven track record in driving operational excellence and delivering exceptional customer service.•Excellent leadership and people management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate teams•Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels•Experience with S/4HANA or any related SAP ERP system is a plus.•Resilience and the ability to work effectively with multiple and demanding stakeholders.•Strong problem-solving abilities.

Experience Level

Mid Level