Interim Accounts Receivable Manager

A leading FMCG business is seeking an experienced Accounts Receivable Manager on a contract basis to support its finance function during a period of transformation and high transactional volume.

This role is paying up to £300 a day inside ir35 with hybrid working available.

• Oversee the full accounts receivable process, ensuring timely collections, accurate reporting, and compliance with company policy.

• Manage a small UK-based team and coordinate performance of an outsourced AR team located overseas.

• Monitor and reduce Days Sales Outstanding (DSO), unapplied cash, and overdue debt.

• Handle deductions, billbacks, and disputes, working closely with the commercial, finance, and sales teams.

• Support ERP system reconciliation between internal systems and third-party reports.

• Work collaboratively with auditors, preparing documentation and responding to queries.

• Lead or support system upgrades and process improvement initiatives.

• Provide regular reporting and insights to senior finance stakeholders.

• Ensure AR KPIs are tracked, monitored, and communicated effectively across teams.
  
  

• 10+ years' experience in accounts receivable, credit control, or financial operations within high-volume sectors (e.g., retail, FMCG, manufacturing, services).

• Strong track record managing internal and outsourced AR teams across multiple geographies.

• In-depth understanding of deductions, billbacks, and collections processes.

• Experience reducing DSO and driving cash flow improvements.

• ERP system experience (e.g., SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards, NetSuite).

• Advanced Excel and reporting skills.

• Strong communicator with proven stakeholder and cross-functional collaboration.

• Experience preparing for and supporting external audits.

• Familiarity with international AR processes; French language skills are a plus.

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field (or equivalent experience).

• Experience in AR transformation or system migration projects.