Billing Team Lead - 12 months FTC

Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands; hybrid working; willingness to travel to European offices where required.

Salary: €40,000–€50,000 per year.

Company

Independent, employee-owned organisation providing cost management, quantity surveying, project management, and advisory services for the built environment across Europe and globally.

What you will do

• Lead, coordinate, and support Billing Coordinators and Billing Administrators across Europe, allocating responsibilities, priorities, and workloads.
• Oversee and personally perform end-to-end monthly billing, including accurate invoice review and issue through D365, e-billing platforms, and client portals.
• Coordinate with Contract Owners and Finance & Operations on billing requirements, expected billing, unbilled work, outstanding items, reconciliations, and month-end accounts.
• Set up and maintain contracts, opportunities, and projects in D365, including supporting documentation, system records, and off-system arrangements.
• Manage billing exceptions and related activities such as credit notes, invoice reissues, reimbursable expenses, purchase orders, and client-specific arrangements.
• Monitor billing performance and controls, maintain records and trackers, support team development, and implement process improvements across the region.

Requirements

• Previous experience in billing, contract administration, project finance, or a similar role, preferably within an international organisation.
• Previous experience leading, supervising, or coordinating a billing or finance administration team.
• Strong understanding of end-to-end billing processes, financial controls, and month-end requirements.
• Experience working with senior stakeholders, including Partners, Contract Owners, and Finance & Operations teams.
• Ability to review and constructively challenge billing information while taking responsibility for accuracy and completion.
• Strong organisational, prioritisation, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Demonstrable experience implementing process improvements and driving operational efficiency.
• Knowledge of VAT regulations; strong communication skills; a collaborative, service-focused approach; discretion; and commitment to confidentiality.
• Fluency in English is essential, together with willingness to travel to European offices where required.

Nice to have

• Experience with D365 and e-billing platforms.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid working patterns designed to support work-life balance and family-friendly policies.
• Competitive salary, generous holiday entitlement, and the option to purchase up to five additional days.
• Continuous learning and development, including training, APC support, and mentoring schemes.
• Professional membership subscriptions and exposure to diverse projects across sectors and regions.
• Inclusive, collaborative, employee-owned culture with team events, charity fundraising, and volunteering activities.