Billing Manager – New Role with Global Business

We are recruiting an experienced Billing Manager to oversee the billing function for a global firm, managing the creation of a high-quality finance support function in Northern Ireland. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in billing operations within a professional services environment, as well as a proven track record of successful process improvement and migration projects. 

We are representing a rapidly expanding global consultancy firm as they seek to bring a significant investment to the NI employment market. Award-winning for their client solutions, this firm drives innovation and best practices making them a stand-out leader in their field.

If you’re looking for a new challenge with real rewards and visible progression path, this could be a career defining role for you! Senior level Team Lead and Supervisor candidates will also be considered for an opportunity for career progression. 

The Role

Reporting to the Director of Finance, the Billing Manager will be responsible for ensuring that all billing processes are efficient and effective, and that invoices are timely, accurate, and compliant with client requirements. An overview of the role is as follows:

• Oversee the day-to-day billing operations, including initial hands-on role in invoice generation, review, and approval.
• Ensure compliance with client billing guidelines, as well as with the firms’ internal policies and procedures.
• Work closely with consultants and stakeholders to resolve any billing-related issues or disputes.
• Manage the migration of billing support functions to the firm’s NI based SSC, including process mapping, training, and quality assurance.
• Develop and implement best practices for billing processes and procedures, including automation and system enhancements.
• Prepare regular reports and analytics on billing performance, including KPIs and trend analysis.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage a team of billing professionals, providing coaching and mentorship to support their professional development.
• Support ad-hoc projects as needed.

The Candidate

We are seeking a candidate who can offer expertise in Billing to include:

• 4+ years of  billing management experience, including experience with complex billing arrangements.
• Strong understanding of billing processes, including knowledge of billing software and e-billing systems
• Experience in a legal, consultancy or similar professional services type firm
• Proven track record of successful team management and development
• Strong analytical skills, with experience developing and analysing billing-related reports and KPIs.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and prioritize tasks effectively.
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy

Desirable Experience

• Experience managing large-scale process improvement and/or migration projects.
• Bachelor’s degree in Management, Finance, Accounting, or related field
• Experience with other transactional functions e.g., AP/Credit Control/AR processes would be advantageous

If you’re interested in discussing this opportunity further, please submit your CV for a call back or get in touch with the team at Abacus Careers. 

Next Steps:
Please submit your application or speak to a specialist consultant from the Abacus team on 0044 (0) 28 9031 3157 for a confidential discussion. We aim to respond to all inquiries within 4 business hours.
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