Global Head of Revenue Control

Overview

In this role you will lead the firm’s global revenue operations, partnering with senior leaders to drive revenue performance and financial discipline. You will standardise controls across offices, improve cash realisation, and optimise the revenue lifecycle. You’ll shape billing, collections, risk management, and reporting to support growth in a complex, multinational professional services environment. This is a high-impact role at a prestigious law firm that values collaboration, innovation, and responsible financial leadership. You will influence the partnership and drive strategic, data-informed decisions to unlock value.

Pay / Benefits

• pension
• private medical
• season ticket loan
• subsidised gym memberships
• lifestyle discount scheme
• on site café

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the full revenue lifecycle (time recording, billing, collections, write-offs, revenue recognition)
• Establish global standards, policies, and controls across offices and jurisdictions
• Drive continuous improvement in revenue cycle efficiency and effectiveness
• Develop and implement global billing and collections strategies to maximise cash flow
• Proactively manage aged debt and resolve billing challenges with regional leadership
• Provide strategic insight to partners on billing practices and matter profitability
• Monitor and report on key revenue KPIs (utilisation, billing, collections, lock-up)
• Act as trusted adviser to senior management on revenue-related matters
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal controls, oversee credit risk

Key requirements

• ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent (professional qualification) preferred
• Significant experience in a senior leadership role in revenue control, finance, or commercial finance within an international law firm or professional services
• Experience with global remit and multi-jurisdictional teams
• Proven track record leading global or multi-country teams
• Experience with Elite 3E and CreditForce preferred
• Deep understanding of law firm economics, including partner structures and client engagement dynamics

• Strong commercial acumen
• Excellent analytical skills
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management
• Revenue optimisation
• Billing processes and collections strategy
• Time and billing platforms, e-billing

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