Job Description

A leading FMCG business is seeking an experienced Accounts Receivable Manager on a contract basis to support its finance function during a period of transformation and high transactional volume.
This role is paying up to 300 a day inside ir35 with hybrid working available.
Key Responsibilities:
Oversee the full accounts receivable process, ensuring timely collections, accurate reporting, and compliance with company policy.
Manage a small UK-based team and coordinate performance of an outsourced AR team located overseas.
Monitor and reduce Days Sales Outstanding (DSO), unapplied cash, and overdue debt.
Handle deductions, billbacks, and disputes, working closely with the commercial, finance, and sales teams.
Support ERP system reconciliation between internal systems and third-party reports.
Work collaboratively with auditors, preparing documentation and responding to queries.
Lead or support system upgrades and process improvement initiatives.
Provide regular reporting and insights to senior finance stakeholders.
Ensure AR KPIs are tracked, monitored, and communicated effectively across teams.
Key Skills and Experience Required:
10+ years' experience in accounts receivable, credit control, or financial operations within high-volume sectors (e.g., retail, FMCG, manufacturing, services).
Strong track record managing internal and outsourced AR teams across multiple geographies.
In-depth understanding of deductions, billbacks, and collections processes.
Experience reducing DSO and driving cash flow improvements.
ERP system experience (e.g., SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards, NetSuite).
Advanced Excel and reporting skills.
Strong communicator with proven stakeholder and cross-functional collaboration.
Experience preparing for and supporting external audits.
Familiarity with international AR processes; French language skills are a plus.
Preferred Qualifications:
Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field (or equivalent experience).
Experience in AR transformation or system migration projects.