Revenue Controller

The Revenue Controller is responsible for the effective management of the working capital cycle across assigned practice groups and partners. Acting as a trusted finance business partner, the role ensures timely, accurate billing, proactive WIP and disbursement management, and compliance with complex client billing arrangements, while driving improvements in lock-up, recovery, and financial hygiene:

Duties :

End-to-end ownership of WIP, disbursements, billing and revenue control for assigned partners and practice groups

Proactive review of WIP and disbursement ledgers, identifying aged balances (to include client account balances) risks and opportunities for billing or write-off

Production and communication of accurate billing estimates to Head of practice group and the head of Billing & Credit Control

Coordination and processing of write-offs, revaluations, transfers and file closures in line with firm policy

Acting as the primary finance contact for assigned partners, building strong, credible and trusted relationships

Holding monthly partner meetings to review WIP, billing progress, attributions, rates, lock-up and performance against targets

Adhoc reporting

Working alongside a dedicated Billing, E-billing and credit control teams

Proven experience in a Revenue Controller or senior billing role within a professional services firm (legal environment strongly preferred)

Strong understanding of the full working capital cycle: WIP, billing, disbursements, debt and lock-up

Confident communicator with the ability to influence and challenge partners constructively

High attention to detail, strong numeracy, and the ability to manage competing deadlines under pressure

Oversight of complex monthly billing cycles, including multi-matter, multi-currency and high-value invoices

Reviewing and approving significant write-offs, revaluations and adjustments in line with authority limits and policy

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