Business Governance Specialist
Hybrid
Reading, United Kingdom
Freelance
24-04-2025
Job Specifications
Job Title: Invoice Validation and Demand Governance Specialist (3-Month Extendable Contract)
Contract Duration: 3 months (with potential for extension)
Location: Berkshire/remote
Start Date: May 2025
Overview:
We are looking for a detail-oriented and process-driven Invoice Validation and Demand Governance Specialist to support our financial operations and governance frameworks. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical abilities, a deep understanding of invoicing practices, and the discipline to ensure rigorous compliance with established processes. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on a high-impact program within the telecom sector.
Key Responsibilities:
Invoice Validation
Review and validate incoming invoices for accuracy and compliance with contract terms and internal guidelines.
Resolve discrepancies in collaboration with vendors and internal stakeholders.
Maintain accurate and organized records of all validated invoices and liaise with finance teams as necessary.
Demand Management
Oversee network demand processes, ensuring performance KPIs and SLAs are consistently met.
Perform commercial analysis on program rollouts and forecasted demand.
Support the creation of demand responses including Impact Assessments and Demand Specifications.
Govern all network-related demands across internal and external customers, ensuring alignment with contractual obligations.
Governance and Process Optimization
Contribute to the development and continual improvement of demand governance and invoice validation frameworks.
Design and document standard operating procedures to ensure clarity and consistency.
Review and refine existing processes to drive efficiency and mitigate risk.
Cross-Charging Oversight
Manage cross-charging processes between key infrastructure partners, ensuring transparency and accuracy.
Compliance and Monitoring
Enforce adherence to financial policies, regulatory standards, and legal requirements.
Work with relevant teams to quickly address and resolve compliance issues.
Stakeholder Engagement
Collaborate with procurement, accounts payable, and operational teams to ensure seamless financial and demand-related workflows.
Educate and support internal teams on governance best practices and validation standards.
Reporting and Data Analysis
Prepare and deliver reports on validation activities, compliance performance, and process efficiency.
Utilize data insights to highlight trends, flag potential risks, and propose process improvements.
Ideal Candidate Profile:
Strong background in invoice validation, financial governance, or telecom operations.
Exceptional attention to detail and process discipline.
Experience working with large-scale vendor or demand management frameworks.
Skilled in cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder communication.
Comfortable analyzing complex datasets to inform decision-making.
Interested?
If you're an analytical thinker with a passion for clean processes and cross-functional impact, we’d love to hear from you.
About the Company
We are a leading, global recruitment company within Telecommunications, Technology, Data Centre and Energy. We love being part of the evolution of telecommunications, data centre, technology and energy. In doing so, we recruit for a range of businesses, from the world's largest tech/telco companies and hyperscalers to emerging start-ups and consultancies. Our recruitment services have been recognised over the last 20 years through many awards including 'Best International Recruitment Agency' & 'Best Client Service' with m... Know more
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