Location:Remote - England, United KingdomJob ID: R0114014Date Posted:2025-12-03Company Name:HITACHI ENERGY UK LIMITEDProfession (Job Category):FinanceJob Schedule: Full timeRemote:YesJob Description:The opportunityHitachi 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: <ul><li>Support the prompt and accurate allocation of invoice payments to the relevant departments and functions.</li><li>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.</li><li>Call customers and build relationships with and will be a standalone role and have stakeholder relationship building and be self-driven.</li><li>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.</li><li>Prepare and deliver monthly reports and analysis on debtors.</li><li>Oversee cash collection in coordination with business and integration teams.</li><li>Drive process standardization and automation in partnership with key stakeholders.</li><li>Identify inefficiencies in the accounts receivable process, collaborate with stakeholders to implement automation and standardization initiatives.</li><li>Ability to interpret aging reports, DSO (Days Sales Outstanding), and cash flow forecasts. Problem-Solving: Identifying and resolving discrepancies or inefficiencies in receivables processes.</li></ul>Background: <ul><li>Qualified or part qualified within ACCA or similar field. AAT qualification will be considered.</li><li>Accounts Receivable Expertise: Deep understanding of invoicing, credit control, and collections processes.</li><li>Excellent communication, negotiation and presentation skills.</li><li>Proficiency in financial software SAP and Fiori and generic software (Excel, Powerpoint, Word)</li><li>Analytical mindset with attention to detail and technical skills</li><li>Excel &amp; Financial Reporting: spreadsheet skills for data analysis, reconciliation, and reporting. Holistic experience of a Finance function.</li></ul><h2>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 <a href="https://www.hitachienergy.com/contact-us/general-inquiry?type=I+have+a+General+question">general inquiry form</a> on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.</h2><h2>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. </h2>

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We serve customers in the utility, industry and infrastructure sectors with innovative solutions and services across the value chain. Together with customers and partners, we pioneer technologies and enable the digital transformation required to accelerate the energy transition towards a carbon-neutral future. We are advancing the world&rsquo;s energy system to become more sustainable, flexible and secure whilst balancing social, environmental and economic value. Hitachi Energy has a proven track record and unparalleled installed base in more than 140 countries.

Accounts Receivable Business Partner

Location:Remote - England, United KingdomJob ID: R0114014Date Posted:2025-12-03Company Name:HITACHI ENERGY UK LIMITEDProfession (Job Category):FinanceJob Schedule:&nbsp;Full timeRemote:YesJob Description:The opportunityHitachi Energy has an exciting opportunity for an Accounts Receivable Business Partner&nbsp;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: <ul><li>Support the prompt and accurate allocation of invoice payments to the relevant departments and functions.</li><li>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.</li><li>Call customers and build relationships with and will be a standalone role and have stakeholder relationship building and be self-driven.</li><li>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.</li><li>Prepare and deliver monthly reports and analysis on debtors.</li><li>Oversee cash collection in coordination with business and integration teams.</li><li>Drive process standardization and automation in partnership with key stakeholders.</li><li>Identify inefficiencies in the accounts receivable process, collaborate with stakeholders to implement automation and standardization initiatives.</li><li>Ability to interpret aging reports, DSO (Days Sales Outstanding), and cash flow forecasts. Problem-Solving: Identifying and resolving discrepancies or inefficiencies in receivables processes.</li></ul>Background: <ul><li>Qualified or part qualified within ACCA or similar field. AAT qualification will be considered.</li><li>Accounts Receivable Expertise: Deep understanding of invoicing, credit control, and collections processes.</li><li>Excellent communication, negotiation and presentation skills.</li><li>Proficiency in financial software SAP and Fiori and generic software (Excel, Powerpoint, Word)</li><li>Analytical mindset with attention to detail and technical skills</li><li>Excel &amp; Financial Reporting: spreadsheet skills for data analysis, reconciliation, and reporting. Holistic experience of a Finance function.</li></ul><h2>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 <a href="https://www.hitachienergy.com/contact-us/general-inquiry?type=I+have+a+General+question">general inquiry form</a> on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.</h2><h2>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.&nbsp;</h2>

Accounts Receivable Business Partner

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