Accounts Receivable Business Partner

.Accounts Receivable Business Partner page is loaded Accounts Receivable Business Partnerlocations: Remote - England, United Kingdomtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R Location: Remote - England, United Kingdom Job ID: R Date Posted: 2025-12-03 Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY UK LIMITED Profession (Job Category): Finance Job Schedule: Full time Remote: Yes Job Description: The opportunity Hitachi Energy has an exciting opportunity for an Accounts Receivable Business Partner in the UK and Ireland this role plays a key role in managing incoming payments, maintain strong customer relationships, and ensure healthy cash flow for their business. Core responsibilities include supporting invoices, collecting payments, reconciling accounts, and maintaining accurate financial records.As part of this role you'll also liaise with teams within the Business Units that are chasing debt to ensure customer payments are handled efficiently and support the organization's sales teams to carry out timely invoicing of customers. Please note we are unable to provide visa support for this position. This role will require 2 days working from our central Birmingham offices. How you'll make an impact: Support the prompt and accurate allocation of invoice payments to the relevant departments and functions. Collect overdue payments and resolve payment issues highlighted by customers. Perform day to day credit management activities and ensure credit information and analyses are up to date. Call customers and build relationships with and will be a standalone role and have stakeholder relationship building and be self-driven. Ensure timely collection of outstanding invoices, coordinate with internal teams and clients to resolve payment issues, client relationship management, act as a liaison between the finance department and key clients, support onboarding of new clients, including credit risk assessments and financial due diligence. Prepare and deliver monthly reports and analysis on debtors. Oversee cash collection in coordination with business and integration teams. Drive process standardization and automation in partnership with key stakeholders. Identify inefficiencies in the accounts receivable process, collaborate with stakeholders to implement automation and standardization initiatives. Ability to interpret aging reports, DSO (Days Sales Outstanding), and cash flow forecasts. Problem-Solving: Identifying and resolving discrepancies or inefficiencies in receivables processes. Background: Qualified or part qualified within ACCA or similar field. AAT qualification will be considered. Accounts Receivable Expertise: Deep understanding of invoicing, credit control, and collections processes. Excellent communication, negotiation and presentation skills. Proficiency in financial software SAP and Fiori and generic software (Excel, Powerpoint, Word) Analytical mindset with attention to detail and technical skills Excel & Financial Reporting: spreadsheet skills for data analysis, reconciliation, and reporting. Holistic experience of a Finance function. Qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process. This is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response.Our people love technology - and they love making a difference. They have a passion for finding new solutions and working with brilliant colleagues. Every day they dedicate themselves to a huge range of exciting projects, contributing to the Hitachi vision around the globe.From engineering new sustainability solutions that conserve water and energy to creating the infrastructure for the smart cities of tomorrow, there's no challenge too great for our pioneers. And there's no shortage of opportunities for you to make a difference.Come and experience the dynamic, collaborative and creative environments where your ideas are welcome and new discoveries are waiting. To help you grow to your full potential, we strive to support our employees in their career aspirations and promote the freedom to explore new horizons.