Escalation Email Templates (CC Finance Director)

When a normal thread goes nowhere, adding a senior finance contact can force ownership. Use these templates to stay professional and get a scheduled payment date.

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When to use / when to send

Checklist / what to include

Invoice #{{InvoiceNumber}} and amount {{Amount}}
Due date {{DueDate}} and that it remains unpaid
One-line summary of attempts (no long timeline)
One payment link {{PayLink}}
Ask for scheduled payment date and owner name
Optional deadline {{DeadlineDate}} if you will enforce it

How to use

Copy/paste templates

Hi {{Name}},

I’m following up on invoice #{{InvoiceNumber}} for {{Amount}}, due {{DueDate}}.

We’ve attempted to confirm payment scheduling but still don’t have a scheduled payment date. Could you please confirm who owns this in finance/AP at {{Company}} and what date it is scheduled to pay?

If it can be resolved immediately, payment link: {{PayLink}}.

Please reply by {{ReplyByDate}}.

Regards,
{{YourName}}
{{Company}}
{{Phone}}

Hi {{Name}},

Invoice #{{InvoiceNumber}} ({{Amount}}) remains unpaid since {{DueDate}}.

Please confirm the scheduled payment date by {{ReplyByDate}} or complete payment via {{PayLink}}. If it isn’t resolved by {{DeadlineDate}}, we will proceed with the next step in our process.

Thank you,
{{YourName}}
{{Phone}}

Follow-up plan + common mistakes

Send escalation once; don’t spam leadership
If no reply in 48 hours, call and request the AP owner and scheduled date
Confirm any date in writing immediately
Do not add multiple new people without purpose
Avoid emotional language—stick to invoice facts
If you state {{DeadlineDate}}, follow through

FAQ

Yes when normal routes fail and you need an owner. Keep it factual and focused on scheduling, not blame.