Manager - Billing

Overview

Finance Shared Services (FSS) in Bengaluru, India is expanding its teams ahead of an imminent Global finance transformation, with new roles being created across multiple functions.

At AtkinsRéalis FSS, we deliver global value by managing a wide range of finance and accounting transactions while driving transformation and innovation. The Finance, Accounting, and Procurement functions are co-located, and our teams work closely with colleagues and partners worldwide. As the scope of activities and responsibilities within the FSS continues to grow, you will have strong opportunities for career progression and contribute to shaping the future of the FSS.

About The Job

Job title: Manager – Invoice to Cash Role family: Finance

Department: Finance Shared Services Location: Bangalore

Purpose of the role

The key purpose of this role is to manage and lead a significant portion of the Client Billing team responsible for preparing and issuing project invoices to customers. This role will ensure that processes within Project accounting scope are followed to optimize accounts receivables processes, support healthy cash flow, reduce global financial risk, and build strong relationships with customers and partners—ultimately delivering business benefits that align with our journey to World Class.

Key Accountabilities

• Manage a team of billing specialists and project accountants, ensuring accurate and timely billing, monitoring project financials (unbilled and PSR), and optimizing billing processes.
• Oversee billing and invoicing for all projects, ensuring accuracy and compliance with client contracts/specifications.
• Collaborate with project managers to understand project details and milestones for accurate billing.
• Conduct monthly governance meetings with Senior financial controllers and divisional finance directors to review performance against KPIs and other billing issues.
• Serve as the single point of contact for project managers across various divisions in the region for escalation management.
• Identify and manage invoice quality issues caused by technology or billing process failures, drive resolution of issues, and mitigate repeat occurrences.
• Meet agreed KPIs in line with the SLA for billing
  
  

Professional & Technical skills

• Strong knowledge of billing and receivable processes, including invoicing, analyzing lock-up tracker and project life cycle of a professional services firm.
• Proficiency in using ERP systems (preferably Oracle) and workflow tools to manage billing processes and produce accurate invoices.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
• Excellent English communication skills (written and verbal).
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and confidentiality when handling sensitive billing and financial information.
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, for data analysis and reporting
  
  

People Skills

• Ability to set clear performance goals and expectations aligned with FSS strategies and SLAs.
• Conduct regular performance evaluations and provide constructive feedback.
• Inspire and motivate the team to achieve optimal performance, productivity, and quality.
• Recognize hard work, performance, and initiatives from team members in a timely manner.
• Coach and mentor people within the team and across FSS.
• Promote a collaborative and inclusive team culture where each team member feels valued.
• Develop strong working relationships among team members, the line manager, peer group, and stakeholders
  
  

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

• B COM/MBA – Finance
• 10+ years of experience in O2C process of a International company
• Minimum 5 years of people management experience
  
  

Additional Information

Working hours: 4.00pm – 1.30pm (India Standard Time) Work Location: Yelahanka, Bangalore