Finance Manager
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About the Role
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:
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Oversee and manage the full billing cycle across a range of client accounts and project types
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Liaise with project managers and consultants to ensure correct billing structures and timescales are followed
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Ensure accurate and timely issuance of invoices, including reconciliations and supporting documentation
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Monitor unbilled work and aged debt, and collaborate with credit control to ensure prompt collection
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Review billing processes regularly and implement improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy
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Lead and mentor the billing team, ensuring performance standards and training needs are met
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Support month-end close activities relating to revenue, WIP and billing reconciliations
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Work closely with finance, commercial, and legal teams on contracts, rates, and billing compliance
Candidate Profile:
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Proven experience in a similar billing or revenue management role, ideally within professional services or consulting
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Strong understanding of billing systems, contracts, and client agreements
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High level of accuracy and attention to detail, with excellent organisational skills
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Confident communicator, able to liaise effectively with senior stakeholders and clients
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Previous team leadership experience is advantageous
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Proficient in Excel and familiar with billing/finance software (e.g. SAP, NetSuite, or similar)