Global Billing Administrator - Finance

Global Billing AdministratorLocation: Netherlands - Belgium - Remote UKDo you take pride in keeping a billing cycle clean from end to end? Are you someone who spots a discrepancy before it becomes a problem, and knows how to navigate a complex, multi-stakeholder environment without dropping the ball? If billing, invoicing and revenue operations are where you do your best work, this one's worth a look.At Cerba Research, we are committed to finding the best talent to join our team.

We have partnered with Vector Talent to manage the recruitment process for this role. If you're interested in applying, please direct all applications and questions to Vector Talent.The RoleCerba Research is looking for a Global Billing Administrator to own the billing and invoicing lifecycle for clinical trial projects. You'll be responsible for ensuring client invoices are accurate, timely and compliant, working across internal teams to keep the revenue cycle moving and resolving issues before they escalate.This is a role for someone who comes from a billing or accounts receivable background and understands what it takes to keep a high-volume, multi-entity invoicing function running cleanly.

SAP experience is essential, you'll be working within an established project billing structure and expected to hit the ground running.About Cerba ResearchWith over 40 years of clinical research expertise, Cerba Research has built a unique offering spanning clinical trial management, specialty lab and biomarker services, and medical devices and diagnostics. Supporting clients from research and development through to commercialisation, Cerba Research combines the deep therapeutic understanding of a specialist with the capacity and global reach of a central lab.Their global accredited laboratory network covers the US, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Australia and Africa, underpinned by a mission to transform clinical research and help patients access new treatments faster.Why Join?Real Ownership - You're not supporting someone else's billing process. You own it.

If something's wrong, you're the one who catches it and fixes it.Meaningful Complexity - Multi-currency, multi-entity, multi-stakeholder billing across a global clinical research business. It keeps you sharp.Cross-functional Reach - You'll work alongside Project Management, Finance, Contracts and Proposals, and client-facing teams. It's a role with visibility.Established Infrastructure - A structured SAP environment, clear processes, and a team that knows what good looks like.How You'll Add ValueOwning the end-to-end billing cycle for clinical trial projects, from invoice preparation through to cash collectionEnsuring accuracy and timeliness across all client invoices, working to agreed milestones and study

Requirements

Acting as the first point of contact for billing queries and disputes, resolving issues quickly and professionallyMaintaining clean billing data across SAP and aligned systems, flagging discrepancies before they become problemsSupporting month-end close activities related to billing and revenue recognitionProducing regular reporting on billing performance, aged debt and cash flow for key stakeholders

Your Responsibilities

Prepare, issue and track client invoices in SAP in line with project milestones and contractual termsManage billing master data and resolve invoice discrepancies, credit notes and disputes in a timely mannerMonitor accounts receivable and follow up on outstanding balances, escalating where necessaryLiaise with Project Managers, Contracts and Proposals, and the Finance team to ensure billing accuracy and completenessMaintain data integrity across SAP and connected systems, ensuring alignment between billing records and project budgetsSupport month-end close activities including accruals, reconciliations and revenue reportingPrepare dashboards and billing performance summaries for internal stakeholdersSupport audit

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and maintain compliance with internal controls

Requirements

About YouYou've built your career in billing, invoicing or accounts receivable and you know the revenue cycle inside out. You don't need to be chased to stay on top of your workload, and you're comfortable working across multiple projects and stakeholders simultaneously. A background in a project-driven or clinical research environment is a strong plus, but what matters most is that you're precise, proactive and reliable.3-5 years of experience in a billing, accounts receivable or Order to Cash role, ideally within a complex, multi-entity environmentHands-on SAP experience is essential, experience within a billing or accounts receivable context preferredStrong understanding of invoicing processes, revenue recognition principles and cash collectionExcellent attention to detail and organisational skills, able to manage high volumes accurately and to deadlineConfident communicator with a proactive approach to query resolution and stakeholder managementExperience in a project-driven or clinical research environment is a strong plus but not essentialTravelMinimal travel expected for this role.Originally posted on Himalayas