Billing Manager

Totum is recruiting for a Billing Manager to join a leading law firm in Manchester. This is a key role within the finance function, responsible for leading billing activity, improving working capital, and supporting overall financial performance.You will manage a small team and work closely with partners, fee earners, and finance colleagues across the business. The role suits someone who enjoys improving processes, influencing stakeholders, and driving better financial outcomes in a complex environment.This is a great opportunity to take ownership of a high-impact area, shape billing processes across the firm, and play a central role in improving efficiency and cash flow.The ideal Billing Manager will be responsible for:Lead and coordinate billing activity across the firmOwn billing performance against monthly and year-end targetsImprove WIP management, including reducing aged WIP and lock-upWork with stakeholders to resolve billing issues and unblock delaysManage and develop a small billing teamSupport improvements in billing processes and financial controlsContribute to system upgrades and automation projectsDeliver training to improve understanding of billing processes across the businessThe ideal Billing Manager will have:Previous experience in billing, WIP, or legal finance is essentialStrong experience working within a law firm environmentConfident working with senior stakeholders and influencing outcomesStrong commercial awareness with a focus on accuracy and ..... full job details .....