Business Governance Specialist

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.