Senior Commercial Collections Specialist

Senior finance professionals with a strong background in commercial collections, accounts receivable management, or credit control within enterprise or project based environments.

Role Overview

A structured corporate engagement responsible for end to end collections activities and commercial alignment across complex customer accounts. The position focuses on disciplined collections execution, proactive engagement with finance and delivery stakeholders, and the delivery of actionable receivables insights to leadership. Key areas of emphasis include AR ageing analysis, invoice validation, milestone linked settlements, and informed financial reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Full lifecycle management of accounts receivable collections in accordance with contractual and commercial terms.
• Engagement with customer finance, procurement, and internal delivery teams to facilitate timely invoice settlement and resolution of billing discrepancies.
• Preparation and presentation of AR ageing reports, collection forecasts, and payment behavior analytics for finance leadership.
• Coordination of deliverables validation, milestone acceptances, and supporting documentation to enable commercial closure.
• Identification and escalation of disputes or process gaps, with recommendations for commercial and operational improvements.

Person Specification

• Professional qualification in finance or accounting (eg: ACCA, CPA) preferred and/or equivalent senior level experience in commercial collections will also be considered.
• Extensive experience in commercial collections, accounts receivable, credit control, or related functions with enterprise and/or project portfolios.
• Background in banking, financial services, ERP/IT services, telecommunications, or large corporate finance functions, where complex billing and multi-party commercial terms are standard.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen, with the capability to interpret contracts, milestone schedules, and revenue recognition requirements to drive timely cash realization.
• Proven experience in stakeholder engagement, negotiation of payment commitments, and professional dispute resolution.
• Proven ability to engage, influence, and negotiate with senior customer finance and procurement stakeholders in a professional and structured manner.
• High proficiency in financial reporting, AR metrics, ageing analysis, and ERP systems.
• Methodical, discreet, and outcomes oriented, able to operate with senior internal and external stakeholders.

Engagement Model

Fixed term, outcome focused assignment with exposure to senior finance and commercial leadership.