About the Company gateretail, part of gategroup, is a general leader in onboard retail and hospitality solutions for the travel industry. We partner with airlines and mobility operators to deliver innovative, data-driven retail experiences that enhance the passenger journey. With a strong focus on operational excellence, digital transformation, and customer-centric design, we empower our people to create value at every touchpoint while fostering a diverse, inclusive, and high-performance culture.

About the Role The Operation Billing Controller will be responsible for the end-to-end management to ensure the accurate validation, reconciliation and billing of operational catering services provided under the airline contract. The role is responsible for making sure all chargeable services are correctly recorded, supported with the required evidence, reconciled and invoiced, protecting revenue and ensuring compliance with contractual requirements. The role will oversee operational billing activities, including (but not limited to) Second Approaches, crew meal discrepancies, additional catering requests and other operational service variations.

It will also provide financial and operational analysis to support the Business Controller and drive continuous improvement across the operation.

Responsibilities

- Review and validate operational catering activities to ensure they meet agreed operational and contractual requirements.
- Review operational exceptions, including Second Approaches, crew meal discrepancies, additional catering requests and other chargeable operational services.
- Ensure all operational services are fully traceable from request through to delivery and invoicing.
- Reconcile operational records, supplier information and billing data to ensure all services delivered are accurately billed.
- Work closely with Operations, Finance,



OCC, Last Meal Provider (LMPs) and airline stakeholders to verify operational records and supporting documentation.
- Investigate billing discrepancies, missing information and invoice queries, ensuring issues are resolved promptly and revenue is recovered where applicable.
- Prepare and reconcile billing records before invoicing and support monthly financial reconciliations.
- Maintain accurate records, databases and supporting documentation for audit and contractual purposes.
- Produce regular reports and dashboards on operational billing performance, operational exceptions, revenue recovery and associated costs.
- Analyse trends and identify recurring issues, recommending improvements to strengthen billing controls and operational processes.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives to improve billing accuracy, reduce revenue leakage and increase operational efficiency.
- Provide financial and operational analysis to support the Business Controller in managing the account.

Required Skills

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
- Good financial reconciliation and data analysis skills.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills; Power BI experience is desirable.
- Good understanding of operational and financial processes.
- Strong organisational and time management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Good communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to work with cross-functional teams and build effective working relationships.
- Continuous improvement mindset.

Equal Opportunity Statement

At gategroup, we believe that diversity makes us stronger. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where every individual is respected, valued, and empowered to reach their full potential, regardless of their background or identity.

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