Head of Income

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Head of Income to join a leading London-based university on an interim basis. Reporting directly to the Director of Finance, this role will provide strategic leadership across the institution''s income function, overseeing the full income lifecycle and ensuring robust financial controls, operational excellence, and continuous improvement across both student and commercial income streams. Key Responsibilities: Lead and manage the University''s income function, including student billing, accounts receivable, credit control, debt management and non-student income activities Provide strategic leadership and direction to the Head of Student Fees and Finance and wider operational teams Ensure resources are effectively deployed to deliver high-quality services and achieve operational objectives Develop a high-performing, customer-focused income function that supports students and internal stakeholders Oversee financial controls across the income lifecycle, ensuring accuracy, compliance and effective governance Monitor reconciliations, suspense accounts, debt provisions, bad debt management and audit actions Identify, assess and mitigate operational and financial risks Investigate historical issues and implement sustainable corrective actions Drive continuous improvement, standardisation and automation of income management processes Work closely with Finance Systems and key stakeholders to improve efficiency, controls and reporting ..... full job details .....