Commercial Manager - Payment Collection Manager

Job Responsibilities Drive collection of outstanding payments from clients as per contractual terms. Act as a single point of contact for clients on invoice submission, certification, and approvals, billing and payment matters. Resolve billing disputes and commercial issues impacting collections.

Monitor Accounts Receivable (AR) ageing and ensure timely follow-ups. Develop and implement collection strategies to reduce overdue payments. Ensure adherence to credit policies and payment schedules.

Prepare weekly/monthly collection forecasts and MIS reports. Track collection performance vs targets and highlight risks. Provide inputs for cash flow planning and working capital management.

Verify supporting documents (RA bills, work completion, certifications). Review contracts for payment terms, milestones, and risk clauses. Ensure compliance with contractual obligations and identify potential delays or risks in collections and take proactive actions.

Coordinate with necessary internal stakeholders. Key Skills & Competencies Strong knowledge of commercial processes, billing, and collections Expertise in Accounts Receivable (AR) management Good understanding of contracts ( EPC / Infra / Project-based preferred) Excellent negotiation and client handling skills Strong analytical and reporting ability High ownership and result-oriented mindset Qualification & Experience MBA (Finance) / CA / CA Inter / B.Com or equivalent 5–15 years of experience in commercial and payment collection Experience in EPC / Infrastructure / Construction / Solar projects preferred