Manchester
Head of Sales to Cash (9-Month Contract – Inside IR35) Location: Hybrid (UK-based) Day Rate: Competitive Are you a proven Order-to-Cash leader with a passion for transformation and performance improvement? Our client – one of the UK’s most recognised and respected brands – is seeking an exceptional Head of Sales to Cash to join their Central Business Services team on a 12-month contract. This is a high-impact leadership role where you’ll oversee the end-to-end sales-to-cash process, leading a team of around 50 professionals and partnering with senior stakeholders to drive operational excellence, process standardisation, and measurable improvements in working capital. Key Responsibilities • Lead and optimise the full sales-to-cash cycle, including billing, collections, and cash application., • Define and implement best practice processes across multiple locations., • Partner with senior leadership on working capital strategy and performance., • Drive transformation initiatives focused on efficiency, compliance, and commercial value., • Inspire and develop a large, high-performing team, fostering collaboration and professional growth. About You • Proven background working within Shared Services at a senior leadership level., • Extensive experience leading large-scale O2C/S2C operations (50+ FTEs)., • Deep expertise across credit control, collections, billing, and cash application., • Comfortable operating in fast-paced, high-change environments, with strong transformation experience., • Demonstrable success improving DSO, cash collection, and working capital metrics., • Qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA) or equivalent experience., • Strong stakeholder management, analytical thinking, and commercial acumen., • SAP experience is beneficial but not essential. Desirable • Experience within retail, FMCG, or large multi-site environments., • Background in delivering automation and process efficiency improvements., • Track record of embedding sustainable change in complex organisations. This is an excellent opportunity to join a market-leading organisation and play a pivotal role in shaping its financial operations. If you’re a transformational O2C leader with a Shared Services background and thrive in fast-paced change environments, apply today to learn more.