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Through Global Finance Services (GFS), we provide high-quality, efficient and compliant finance operations that support business performance worldwide.\nRole Overview\nWe are seeking a Director, OTC Operations to provide operational leadership and expert thought leadership across Collections and Billing within Global Finance Services (GFS). Reporting to the Head of Global OTC, you will lead the Collections and Billing supervisory teams, drive service quality, compliance and continuous improvement, oversee AI-assisted and automated operational tools, and ensure robust governance across the revenue cycle.\nThe role is based in Manchester with hybrid working arrangements in place. Working closely with the Global Revenue Controller, the Revenue Performance Lead and the OTC Governance and Compliance Lead, you will provide the operational expertise and insight that informs strategic direction and supports revenue integrity and financial reporting.\nHere's what you'll be doing\nOperating Model Leadership\nProvide expert thought leadership on Collections and Billing best practice, benchmarking GFS against industry standards and bringing well-formed recommendations to the Head of Global OTC.\nIdentify and evaluate emerging tools, technologies and process innovations in Collections and Billing, translating these into actionable proposals for the Head of Global OTC's consideration.\nDrive standardisation and harmonisation of Collections and Billing processes across all divisions and legal entities, bringing proposals for change where operating model improvement is needed.\nAct as a credible senior voice on OTC operational risk, performance trends and optimisation opportunities, informing the Head of Global OTC's strategic direction.\nEnsure operational readiness for growth, acquisitions and new business onboarding, advising the Head of Global OTC on capacity and capability requirements.\nCollections\nOwn cash collection performance and DSO objectives across all Inizio legal entities, ensuring adherence to collection targets and escalation protocols.\nOversee the AI-assisted external collections service, holding the provider to account for performance, data quality and control compliance.\nGovern the automated cash application bot, ensuring accuracy, exception management and audit readiness.\nLead the Collections supervisory team, setting clear targets and driving continuous improvement in recovery rates and process efficiency.\nOwn the collections risk framework, ensuring aged debt is appropriately monitored, escalated and reported to senior stakeholders.\nAct as senior escalation point for complex or disputed collection matters involving key clients or significant balances.\nBilling\nHold full accountability for accurate and timely billing across all Inizio divisions, including Oracle, Maconomy and Certinia billing streams.\nEnsure billing processes are aligned with revenue recognition policies and that billing data is consistent with the general ledger.\nLead the Billing supervisory teams, driving quality standards, SLA compliance and cross-divisional consistency.\nOwn the upstream data governance framework for billing inputs, ensuring BU-level coding, contract data and billing instructions are received accurately and on time.\nPartner with the Global Revenue Controller to resolve billing-to-revenue discrepancies and ensure period-end billing completeness.\nOversee billing system configuration, testing and change management activity across OTC platforms.\nGovernance, Controls & Compliance\nEnsure Collections and Billing operations comply with internal controls, SOX requirements and GFS governance standards.\nPartner with the OTC Governance and Compliance Lead to embed control frameworks, support CSA activity and maintain audit readiness across both process towers.\nMaintain robust SLA frameworks, performance dashboards and escalation protocols for all operational activity.\nPeople Leadership\nProvide senior leadership to the Collections and Billing supervisory teams, setting a clear vision, high standards and a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.\nDevelop team capability through coaching, performance management and succession planning.\nBuild an engaged, high-performing operational function with the skills and resilience to scale with the business.\nStakeholder Partnering\nPartner with FP&A, divisional Finance leads and commercial teams to ensure billing accuracy and collection performance support broader financial objectives.\nPresent operational performance insights to the Head of Global OTC and contribute to GFS leadership reporting.\nWhat you'll bring\nQualifications & Experience\nBachelor's degree or equivalent in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related discipline.\nProfessional accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) preferred.\nSenior leadership of a Billing or Collections function within a global shared service centre (SSC) or GBS environment - essential.\n10+ years' relevant experience including multi-entity, multi-currency OTC operations in a professional services or project-based organisation.\nExperience managing external service providers and AI-assisted or automated OTC tools.\nExperience with Oracle, Maconomy or Certinia billing platforms preferred.\nExperience with OTC transformation, process improvement and SOX compliance.\nTechnical & Operational Expertise\nDeep understanding of OTC processes: billing, collections, cash application and revenue cycle controls.\nExperience governing automated and AI-assisted operational tools.\nAdvanced analytical and reporting capability.\nProblem Solving & Innovation\nProven ability to identify and resolve systemic billing, collections and control issues.\nTrack record of leading operational improvement and managing change in a complex environment.\nAbility to identify opportunities in emerging technology and translate them into practical recommendations for senior decision-makers.\nStakeholder Management & Communication\nAbility to influence senior stakeholders, vendors and auditors with confidence and credibility.\nClear and structured communicator: able to present operational performance and risk at Finance leadership level.\nPerformance, Impact & Ways of Working\nCommercially focused leader who drives accountability, governance and continuous improvement.\nHigh attention to detail with a structured approach to risk management.\nCollaborative and self-directed, comfortable operating in a fast-paced, multi-division environment.\nWhy join us\nYou'll play a pivotal role in leading global OTC operations, providing the thought leadership that shapes Collections and Billing strategy, and delivering scalable, controlled services across Inizio. This is a high-visibility role with direct access to GFS and Finance leadership, and real scope to make a lasting impact on how we manage our revenue cycle.\nDon't meet every job requirement? That's okay! Our company is dedicated to building an inclusive and authentic workplace. If you're excited about this role, but your experience doesn't perfectly fit every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. 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