Joanne Mills
About Joanne Mills
Joanne Mills serves as the Head of Financial Operations at MVF, where she manages a team responsible for processing over 1500 invoices monthly and oversees significant cash collections and payments. With a background in credit management and a professional qualification from the Chartered Institute of Credit Management, she has extensive experience in financial operations and team leadership.
Current Role at MVF
Joanne Mills serves as the Head of Financial Operations at MVF, a company recognized as the 1st in the Sunday Times Best Companies to Work For. She has held this position since 2018, overseeing the financial operations team in London, United Kingdom. In her role, she manages a team responsible for processing over 1500 invoices each month, which includes self-bills and portal upload invoices. Mills is also responsible for overseeing cash collections amounting to £12 million monthly from over 500 global clients, as well as managing outgoing payments totaling £5 million to major suppliers.
Previous Experience at MVF
Prior to her current role, Joanne Mills worked at MVF as the Head of Accounts Receivables from 2013 to 2018. During her five years in this position, she contributed to the company's financial operations and helped maintain its status as a leading workplace. Her experience at MVF has equipped her with a deep understanding of the company's financial processes and client management.
Career Background at Adecco UK
Joanne Mills has extensive experience in credit management, having worked at Adecco UK in various roles. She began her career there as a Senior Credit Controller in 2005, followed by positions as Office Angels Credit Manager from 2009 to 2013, and Adecco Credit Manager from 2006 to 2009. These roles provided her with a solid foundation in credit control and financial operations.
Education and Professional Qualifications
Joanne Mills studied at the Chartered Institute of Credit Management, where she achieved the designation of MCICM. This qualification reflects her expertise in credit management and her commitment to professional development in the financial sector.
Key Responsibilities and Initiatives
In her current role, Joanne Mills leads the integration of new company acquisitions into MVF's systems and processes. She conducts monthly meetings with commercial leaders to discuss product launches and associated credit risks. Additionally, she administers company credit cards, manages the expense policy, and negotiates supplier payment terms to optimize cash flow. Mills also collaborates with tech and product teams to implement system changes that support the company's growth.