Lead Billing Co-Ordinator

Inenco Ribble House, Ballam Road United Kingdom Finance Team
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Company Description

Inenco was established in 1968. We have been delivering lasting value for our customers for over 50 years and we are proud of our heritage in the energy market. We deliver independent, transparent and integrated energy solutions that meet our customers' business needs today and will future proof them for tomorrow.

Our customers’ worlds are busier than ever before, and their demands from their energy partners are both changing and growing. At Inenco we believe our independence is core to our ability to champion our customers best interests. We bring unparalleled experience, insight and solutions to a rapidly advancing market place. We provide access not only to secure pricing and supply but also to emerging technology, sustainability and legislative developments – ensuring our customers always stay ahead of the field.

Position

The Billing team are 5 people within a wider Finance team of 17 and we are looking for someone to take a lead role, providing financial month end and MI reporting as well as Sales Invoicing. We are looking for someone who is numerate/has a financial background with good data analysis and IT skills.  We use our in-house system for creating invoicing but the ability to manipulate and interrogate data outside of this system is essential. We work mainly with the big 6 energy providers as well as clients. The ideal candidate should have most of the requirements listed but we will provide training for any knowledge gaps required for the role.

  • Sales Invoicing delivery
    • Direct fees to Clients in line with contract
    • Share of savings to Clients, producing calculation/proof of saving
    • Commission claims to Suppliers with supporting data: includes interrogation & comparison of data; progressing supplier queries
  • Monitoring & resolution of unbilled accounts to maximise cash collection.
    • Obtain missing information from clients in relation to direct fees to facilitate invoicing
    • Resolution of unbilled commission missing/under query on supplier statements
  • Set up of new fee / share billing records to ensure accurate and timely invoicing
  • Ongoing monitoring of commission billing records to maintain accuracy
  • Monitor targets and invoicing results
  • Provide Key Performance Indicators (KPI Data)
  • Regular supplier meetings to develop relationships, resolve problems and improve processes
  • Financial Reporting
    • Provision of actual month end data - accrued /deferred revenue; cost files
    • Assistance with compilation of revenue forecast and budget data.
  • Management Information (MI) Reporting – Provision of summary data and assistance with variance reporting.

The tasks and responsibilities listed are not exhaustive and will be revised regularly. Duties may be amended to meet the changing needs of the business.

Requirements

  • Min. A level academic achievement & Maths GCSE or equivalent
  • Strong numerical skills
  • Good interpersonal & communication skills
  • Good organisation skills and ability to manage time efficiently, prioritising workload to achieve targets
  • Good attention to detail
  • Good knowledge of generic Microsoft applications, primarily: Email/Word
  • Advanced Excel skills for summarising and analysing data
  • Good understanding of financial revenue and terms

The following skills would be useful but not essential:

  • Advanced IT skills including SQL reporting and data visualisation
  • Knowledge of the energy sector including specific energy charges