Head of Accounts Receivable & AI Transformation

ROLE SUMMARY:

This is a unique opportunity for an experienced finance professional who combines strong billing, collections and accounting expertise with a genuine passion for technology, business intelligence and artificial intelligence.

Reporting directly to the Finance Director, Spain, and based in the Madrid Head Office, the successful candidate will lead the Billing, Collections and Accounting function while acting as a key driver of innovation, automation and AI adoption within the department.

The role will oversee a team of 10 professionals (2 direct reports and 8 indirect reports) and will be responsible for modernizing processes, improving reporting capabilities, developing dashboards and identifying opportunities to leverage AI to increase efficiency, enhance decision-making and improve customer experience.

We are looking for someone who is naturally curious about emerging technologies, comfortable challenging existing processes, and excited by the opportunity to lead meaningful transformation within a growing international organization.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead the Billing and Collections function across Inspired Education Spain.
• Lead key Accounts Receivable accounting activities, including revenue recognition, deferred revenue reconciliations, deposit reconciliations, and balance sheet reviews.
• Support month-end close, audit processes, cash flow analysis, and financial reporting, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and strong financial controls.
• Manage, coach and develop a team of 10 professionals through 2 direct managers.
• Monitor KPIs, service levels, cash collection performance and operational effectiveness.
• Design, develop and maintain dashboards, reporting tools and performance metrics.
• Identify opportunities to streamline and automate manual processes.
• Lead the adoption of AI-driven solutions within billing and collections operations.
• Partner with Finance, Admissions, and School Leadership teams to improve business processes.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

• Significant experience leading billing, collections or accounts receivable.
• Significant experience with accounting, revenue recognition and income analysis.
• Previous management experience with responsibility for developing and leading teams.
• A strong interest in technology, automation and artificial intelligence, with a desire to develop and apply these tools to real business challenges.
• Experience developing reports, dashboards, KPIs and business intelligence solutions.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced Excel skills and confidence working with large datasets.
• Experience identifying and implementing process improvement initiatives.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Very high English proficiency.
• Experience with ERP and finance systems.
• Knowledge of AI-enabled tools, automation platforms, Power BI or similar business intelligence solutions would be highly advantageous.

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT:

Inspired Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.