Job Description

Billing Manager - Consulting (Hybrid)
3 days in the office - Central London
Harper May is partnering with a leading consulting business that is seeking a Billing Manager to oversee the company's end-to-end billing operations. With a reputation for delivering complex, high-value projects across a range of sectors, this is a key role supporting the commercial and finance teams as the business scales.
Role Overview:
The Billing Manager will be responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely invoicing of client work across multiple service lines. This role will lead a small team, streamline billing processes, and act as the key point of contact for internal stakeholders and external clients on all billing matters.
Key Responsibilities:
Oversee and manage the full billing cycle across a range of client accounts and project types
Liaise with project managers and consultants to ensure correct billing structures and timescales are followed
Ensure accurate and timely issuance of invoices, including reconciliations and supporting documentation
Monitor unbilled work and aged debt, and collaborate with credit control to ensure prompt collection
Review billing processes regularly and implement improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy
Lead and mentor the billing team, ensuring performance standards and training needs are met
Support month-end close activities relating to revenue, WIP and billing reconciliations
Work closely with finance, commercial, and legal teams on contracts, rates, and billing compliance
Candidate Profile:
Proven experience in a similar billing or revenue management role, ideally within professional services or consulting
Strong understanding of billing systems, contracts, and client agreements
High level of accuracy and attention to detail, with excellent organisational skills
Confident communicator, able to liaise effectively with senior stakeholders and clients
Previous team leadership experience is advantageous
Proficient in Excel and familiar with billing/finance software (e.g. SAP, NetSuite, or similar)

Skills Required