Commercial Settlement Lead
Who we are
About this Role
We are seeking a Commercial Settlement Lead who will manage end-to-end settlement processes for International Voice Carriers, with a strong focus on debtor accounts. This role ensures accurate monthly Settlement preparation, Bilateral Deal positions, and Deal True-ups, while supporting team members through supervision, development, and knowledge sharing. The individual will play a vital part in identifying risks and opportunities, improving cash flow, and contributing to departmental KPIs.
What you will do
- Prepare monthly Settlements, Bilateral Deal positions, and end-of-period Deal True-ups in line with departmental priorities and timelines.
- Manage a portfolio of complex and large carriers, overseeing the resolution of billing and settlement disputes efficiently and collaboratively.
- Collaborate with Sales, Commercial, Legal, Reporting and external partners, using proactive communication to remove obstacles and deliver the best outcomes for the organisation.
- Act as a key contributor to departmental performance, supporting the manager by strengthening team capability and reducing single points of failure.
- Ensure accurate reporting of revenue and cost, and identify risks, disputes, and opportunities through effective interpretation of complex rating contracts and data modelling.
Who you are
- Experienced in accounting functions within a large process-driven environment, ideally in the telecommunications sector.
- Skilled in communicating with diverse internal and external stakeholders, including both finance and non-finance partners.
- Comfortable engaging with global partners using culturally sensitive and professional communication.
- Knowledgeable in commercial settlement processes with hands-on exposure.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and advanced formulas
- A qualified accountant or an individual with equivalent industry experience.
Not a Perfect Fit?
Concerned you may not meet every requirement? Vodafone is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. If you are excited about this role but your experience does not align exactly with every aspect of the job description, you are encouraged to apply. You may be the right candidate for this or another opportunity, and the recruitment team will support you in exploring where your skills fit best.
What’s in it for you
- The opportunity to work with international stakeholders across Sales, Commercial, Legal and Finance, enhancing your global business exposure.
- Experience in managing complex settlement processes that directly impact cash flow and P&L performance.
- A collaborative environment where your analytical skills, decision-making and problem-solving capabilities will be recognised and developed.
- The ability to contribute meaningfully to departmental success while strengthening your expertise in settlement processes and financial governance.
- Development through supporting and guiding team members, building leadership capabilities without direct line management responsibilities.
What skills you will learn
- Advanced knowledge of commercial settlement processes for international voice carriers.
- Enhanced capabilities in financial interpretation, contract analysis and modelling complex rating structures.
- Strengthened stakeholder engagement skills through frequent interaction with diverse internal and external partners.Improved risk identification, dispute resolution and analytical thinking in high-value commercial environments.
- Broader experience in managing large carrier portfolios and understanding end-to-end settlement cycles.
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