Markets Billing & Charges Lead

Job Description

Programmes Billing and Charges Lead for MSS Transformation, part of MSS COO, providing dedicated thought leadership and execution in partnership with the Global Intercompany Controller to achieve the following goals: ·Effectiveness of all Risk, Control and Governance for MSS Programmes intercompany charges owned by MSS Transformation ·Ensure global processes are leveraged effectively across MSS Transformation ·Review of Intercompany MSS Programmes charges activities and processes (local/global) to improve efficiency of operational activities by increasing transparency and reduction of incorrect charges. ·Oversight of all Audits that the MSS Transformation function is actively involved in / owns ·Actively participate and support the delivery of all MSS change programmes across multi teams to enhance process ·Drive transparency of MSS Programmes charges around the group and ensure a single source of data. ·Set annual FTE rates and provide insight with financial modelling outlining risk. ·Review monthly MSS Programmes P&L and outline risks of any over or under/over recovery that will affect MSS Transformation ability to keep within tolerance of group policy. ·Oversight of all Audits that the MSS transformation function is actively involved in / owns ·Adviser/Member of Governance Board on behalf of MSS Transformation for Strategic Programs with an Intercompany view on Risk, Control impact and stakeholder impact.Key processes and activities include: ·Ensuring MSS Transformation is operating within its risk appetite in conjunction of the defined SOX audit process, by ensuring efficient and effective processes are adhered to globally for Intercompany Charges, disputes management, rate modelling andfinance risk to full recovery. ·Role responsibilities are to support the MSS Transformation function across all areas of intercompany charges and rate setting.This includes (but is not limited to): oAct as trusted advisor for the senior management on how to properly resolve intercompany challenges that may pose a risk and all related processes (Risk assessments, Control environment, issues management) in order to achieve accurate MSS Programmes charges. oEnhance financial modelling of FTE charges and outline potential risks with external market conditions working closely with other stakeholders to propose risk mitigation and options for resolution. oMonthly review of financials and outlining key drivers for any under / over recovery with remediation action plan to resolve within the financial year. oUnderstand and ensure intercompany charges are in line with any local regulatory rules. oManage core processes and drive improvements to enhance stakeholders experience. oActively challenge poor, inefficient or excessive controls, related tasks and behaviours by key stakeholders. oInstigate and manage initiatives to drive improvements to the control environment to ensure compliance with SOX audit process. oManage upstream systems like Clarity on reference data and resource management. oMember of relevant governance forums, Audit and regulatory reviews etc. oResponsible for embedding risk and control management framework within the Intercompany Charges process and Rate Setting for FTE. oKey point of contact within MSS Transformation for charges and any proposed changes, providing monthly commentary, following up with relevant Programme Managers on all outstanding areas of concerns that may affect MSS Transformation ability to fully recovercosts. oAttendance required at monthly working groups representing MSS Transformation.Customers/Stakeholders: ·Stakeholder management is multi-faceted across geographies and functions. ·Provide enhanced insight on charges to stakeholders within consuming businesses and functions. ·Presenting and reporting complex risk and control information in ways that are clear and meaningful for different stakeholders. ·Applying professional understanding, expertise and judgement to support resolution of challenges raised and ensure the health of the end-to-end control environment. ·Monitoring and analysing the performance of the control environment to drive more effective design to minimise risk. ·Providing advice, support, and challenge to stakeholders to obtain resolution that is acceptable to all parties.Leadership & Teamwork: ·Lead by example, demonstrating core behaviors and values including teamwork, focus, drive and determination. ·Act in a manner that transparently promotes values and delivers in an aligned manner. ·Cultivate an environment that supports diversity and reflects the brand ·Influences greater effective and open team communication and collaboration ·Understanding and energising others to attain individual and team outcomes and performance targets ·Developing, aligning, and translating strategies and plans to achieve business and functional goals ·Successfully delivering change through peopleKnowledge & Experience / Qualifications Key Skills, Attributes and Experience ·Transfer Pricing ·Financial Reporting ·Accounting Experience ·Change Experience ·Flexible and adaptable being able to handle and priorities competing demands in a fast-paced environment. ·Strong ability to translate large data sets into multi-dimensional views to support all stakeholders. ·Strong technical knowledge of Clarity, HIBS and GPDM proc