The finance department is responsible for managing the firm's
financial health. We have a presence in all offices and our teams
cover the following areas:
Cashiering: Handling incoming and outcoming
payments including client funds and vendor invoices.
Billing: Preparing and issuing invoices. Working
with matter teams to help them manage their WIP.
Credit control: Working to ensure timely and
accurate receipt of payments from clients.
Payroll: Processing employee payroll including
calculating wages, deductions and taxes. Processing employee expense claims.
Management Information: Providing financial reports
and analysis to the firm's management team. Preparation and audit of
statutory accounts.
Each team is headed by a manager or senior manager and ultimately
reports into the Head of Finance and CFO.
The role
A 12 month (with opportunity to extend further) fixed term contract,
managing the global credit control function as we move through a
finance transformation programme with a key focus on lock up improvement.
An opportunity to be a key part of a change leadership for a global
finance transformation programme, focusing on good practices and team development.
Responsibilities include:
Working with the finance transformation programme to move the firm
towards a central, standardised approach to credit control.
Focus on people and skills development and leadership as well as
process implementation.
Setting and reporting against targets.
Developing and implementing credit control processes and
procedures globally.
Reporting to key stakeholders on regular collections as well as
progress on key initiatives.
Reviewing the set up and use of the credit control systems to make
best use of features.
Building and maintaining relationships with key partners and other
stakeholders within the firm.
Collaborating with other teams both within finance and more widely
to achieve sustainable improvements in firm lock up.
Work with the credit control manager to review team member
performance, identifying strengths and skills gaps.
Knowledge, skills and experience
Demonstrates a growth mindset and is committed to lifelong
learning to build knowledge and expertise.
Experience of leading significant change within a credit control function.
Experience with implementing process, people and system changes.
Develops, influences and shapes internal client relationships to
deliver strong results and innovative solutions for clients.
Manages team(s) to deliver outstanding client service.
Manages people, resources, budgets and projects efficiently and commercially.
Manages change programmes, turns strategy into action, and
evaluates the benefits of projects.
A collaborative and influential leader within a team who coaches
and develops junior team members to achieve their full potential.
Committed to being part of a supportive, inclusive and
collaborative firm culture.
Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging
We are problem solvers. Whether in front of clients or behind the
scenes. To solve problems creatively for clients, we need diverse
collaborative thinking; drawing on different experiences, backgrounds
and perspectives. That means that everyone who either applies to, or
works for, the firm is treated equitably. Webelieve in removing
barriers to equal access not least because our people define us and
define what we do. If you need support and adjustments to do your best
work, whether that's during the recruitment process or throughout your
time at RPC, we're here to help.
Flexible working that supports your commitments outside of work is an
important part of our culture and, where possible, we will support
this across all roles. Please get in touch with our recruitment team
if you have any questions about our hybrid working approach or
flexible working policy.
