Job Description
A rare opportunity has arisen for an experienced Operations Manager to join a specialist division of a prestigious, globally renowned brand.
This is a high-impact role supporting a complex international client portfolio with annual billings in the region of $1bn. Reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer, the successful candidate will play a central role in overseeing contract governance, billing integrity, client account oversight and operational reporting across a sophisticated global business environment.
We are seeking a highly commercially astute credit management professional with senior-level experience, strong commercial acumen and the credibility to confidently operate at senior stakeholder level within a complex global environment. The ideal candidate will combine operational precision with strong relationship management capability, demonstrating the ability to interpret complex contractual frameworks, manage high-value client accounts and resolve multi-layered commercial matters.
This role will suit an individual who thrives in a detail-oriented environment, exercises discretion and professionalism, and is comfortable managing complexity at scale. The position offers a hybrid working environment based in Central London, alongside opportunities for international travel to engage directly with clients worldwide.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee the administration and governance of complex commercial agreements, ensuring accurate interpretation and application of contractual terms
- Manage and oversee billing structures across a high-value international client portfolio, ensuring accuracy, consistency and compliance
- Apply senior-level credit management expertise to monitor account performance, identify risk and support resolution of complex commercial matters
- Act as a key point of contact for global clients, building trusted relationships and maintaining high standards of service delivery
- Track contractual amendments, extensions and commercial changes, ensuring all operational and financial impacts are accurately captured
- Provide clear reporting and insight to senior leadership on portfolio performance, commercial developments and operational metrics
- Collaborate cross-functionally to support continuous improvement of internal systems and operational processes
- Represent the organisation professionally in client interactions, including periodic international travel
Skills & Experience
- Proven senior-level credit management experience within a complex commercial or asset-based environment
- Demonstrated experience managing high-value client accounts and billing frameworks
- Strong commercial acumen with the ability to interpret and apply complex contractual documentation
- Experience working with sophisticated or niche leasing, asset-backed or structured commercial arrangements is advantageous
- Exceptional attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving capability
- Highly organised with the ability to manage competing priorities effectively
- Confident communicator with the ability to influence and build credibility with senior stakeholders
- Strong interpersonal skills with a professional, solutions-focused approach to client management
- Advanced Excel capability and strong overall IT proficiency
- Self-motivated, adaptable and comfortable operating with a high degree of autonomy