Job Title Assistant Data Controller Department Profit Protection Team Reporting to Data Controller This role supports the management of inbound data ensuring that it is processed in a highly accurate and timely manner utilising automated workflows and GFS systems. The role works closely with colleagues in the Profit Protection team to enable the prompt automated billing of customers and reconciliation of supplier charges to minimise profit leakage and protect margin. Main Areas of responsibility Data Control Ensuring that all supplier invoices are processed promptly ensuring they can be validated and reconciled well in advance of payments being due. Ensuring the prompt and accurate upload of data into the GFS Billing Database is a pre-requisite for timely billing of customers, accurate accounting provisions and enhancing customer experience. Focus on automation of processes. All manual processes must be on a clear and short path to automation. Part of focused team driven to achieve a rolling weekly schedule of supplier invoicing processing, inline with GFS weekly billing routines, minimising the time to revenue generation, particularly for surcharge billing. Review and update of GFS systems of automated exception reporting to maintain the cadence, timeliness and accuracy of invoicing. Supporting colleagues in the Profit Protection team with input of rates, price increases, rate cards and other ad hoc tasks as required. Assisting ad-hoc queries from stakeholders across Sales, Accounts and Financial teams. Ensuring that all processes are documented and kept up to date. Change Management, Workflow and Automation Supporting the development, testing and implementation of automated solutions to ensure continuous improvement of GFS systems workflows, including new carrier integration. This includes highlighting requirements for change requests (CRs), participating in robust and through test scenarios and validation and monitoring once developments are live. Creating a positive perception of the work of the Profit Protection team through clear, professional communication, education and training where required. Facilitating automated reporting routines both internally and externally. Highlighting promptly where there is a risk of manual processing becoming part of business as usual routines. Financial Reporting Supporting the Financial Controller in reporting on the company’s monthly revenue and gross margin position, providing data for provisioning costs and revenues, and ensuring provisions are realised promptly. Working closely with colleagues in finance to ensure that supplier invoices are fully reconciled and approved for payment. Support improvement initiatives Supporting the development, testing and implementation to ensure continuous improvement of GFS systems and automated solutions. Learning new approaches and practices to ensure continual improvement across process and deliverables. Identifying areas of improvement that will result in increased efficiencies, productivity, controls, customer service and revenue across the business. Picking up ad-hoc projects as & when required. Qualifications and skills Ability to present findings & insights to key stakeholders in a clear and concise manner Able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines in a rapidly changing environment High levels of attention to detail and problem-solving skills Positive attitude & a team player Desire to learn for personal & professional development. Ability to multitask to meet deadlines.