Working Capital Project Manager

• Locations

  City of London, London

• Salary

  £100000 - £120000 per annum

• Sector

  Finance, Procurement & Legal, Operations/Transactional Finance

• Type

  Permanent

Pentagon Talent have partnered with a top 50 US Law firm, operating on a global capacity. Boasting with close to 70+ years’ worth of experience and more than 1000 employees, my client is seeking a dynamic Working Capital Project Manager to join their experienced and well supported team of Revenue Controllers who operate out of the firm’s Central London Office.

The Working Capital Project Manager will report into a seasoned CFO who has extensive experience in the firm’s processes. Working closely with the CFO and Director of Operations, this individual will be responsible for a variety of projects, which include the reduction of lock up days, reviewing the annual rates review process, matter set up and another of process improvements when it comes to system upgrades.

Duties/Responsibilities of the Working Capital Project Manager

• Lead and develop the revenue teams across EMEA, fostering a collaborative and high-performing culture.
• Manage relationships with central service centres, setting clear KPIs and objectives for collections.
• Standardise operating models and best practices across all offices, ensuring alignment with global financial strategies.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance revenue processes and systems.
• Work closely with Finance leadership to develop clear and consistent financial reporting.
• Oversee lock-up management, with a strong focus on reducing WIP and debtor days.
• Set and monitor billing, collections, and lock-up targets across multiple offices and practice groups.
• Analyse realisation levels and identify strategies to minimise revenue leakage.
• Improve time recording compliance and reporting mechanisms.
• Assist in the annual rates review and rollout, ensuring strategic alignment across EMEA offices.
• Collaborate with the e-billing team to improve matter setup and rate-setting processes.
• Lead and contribute to key financial projects, including reviews of payment terms and write-off policies.

Desired experience of the Working Capital Project Manager

• Extensive experience in revenue management, billing, and collections within a multinational environment.
• Strong leadership skills, with a track record of developing and aligning teams.
• Expertise in financial reporting, performance metrics, and process optimisation.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and work effectively across multiple teams.
• Experience in driving strategic change and implementing best practices.

If you are a seasoned Working Capital Manager who is looking for a role that offers a good level of autonomy, the opportunity to work primarily within more project focused work and to join one of the fastest growing law firms about, then this is the perfect role for you.

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