Interim Accounts Receivable Analyst
We’re currently engaged with a software client who is looking for an Accounts Receivable analyst with 4+ years experience to take ownership within the receivables function and play a key role in scaling our finance operations, on an interim contract for three months.
This is a hands-on role within a fast‐growing software business, partnering closely with Commercial, Customer Success and senior leadership you’ll combine your AR expertise with a broader finance operations mindset — improving processes, driving automation, and building a best‐in‐class function fit for growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Own the full accounts receivable lifecycle, including billing, collections, cash allocation, reconciliations and debt management reporting
- Develop the AR / finance operations team, setting clear standards and performance metrics
- Drive cashflow optimisation, debtor days reduction and accurate forecasting
- Oversee revenue-related controls, ensuring compliance with internal policies and audit requirements
- Continually improve and automate AR and finance operations processes, leveraging financial systems and data
- Support month‐end close activities, reporting and board‐level insights
- Act as a subject matter expert on AR processes during system implementations or scale initiatives
About You
- Proven experience leading Accounts Receivable cycles
- Strong understanding of recurring revenue models, billing cycles and contract-based accounting
- Comfortable operating in a high‐growth, changing environment
- Confident stakeholder manager, able to work cross‐functionally and influence at all levels
- Track record of improving processes, controls and cash collection performance
- Detail-oriented with a strong analytical mindset
- Experience with Netsuite and salesforce
- Professional finance qualification (ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) is desirable but not essential