AP Senior Lead (6mos Fixed Term)

Job description

JOB PURPOSEAs the P2P Tower Lead in our Global Finance Service Centre, you will play an important role in overseeing and managing the P2P processes and supporting the business to ensure vendors are paid on time in full. As the P2P Global Process Owner, you will ensure efficient, accurate, and timely delivery of invoice processing and vendor payments, and that query resolution is in line with SLA, while ensuring P2P financial controls are in place and evidenced. Your expertise in P2P processes and commitment to process improvement will contribute to the success of our finance function. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES AND MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES Core responsibilitiesAccountable for the running of the global P2P functionResponsible for ensuring timely and accurate invoice processing in line with SLA and effective query resolutionResponsible for ensuring timely, accurate, and well-controlled vendor paymentsCollaborate with Group Treasury to ensure cash flow forecasts are up to date and accurate, and that payment cycles align with forecastsDrive continuous improvement within P2P processes, implementing best practices and leveraging technology to enhance efficiencyDocument global processes, including controls, and establish and maintain performance monitoring against benchmarks and targetsEnsure adherence to Service Level Agreements (SLAs), including performance reporting and oversight of remediation through root cause analysis when performance does not meet targetsCollaborate with business stakeholders, internal customers, and vendors to ensure effective communication and service delivery Ad hoc responsibilitiesMaintain continuous professional development and stay up to date on internal, legislative, and industry best practicesSupport internal and external audit activities through the provision of required documentationUndertake additional duties consistent with the level and grading of the role QUALIFICATIONS Educational / Occupational Experience7+ years of experience in P2P tower (or AP function), with exposure to global processesHigher education qualifications or equivalent within Finance or a related fieldLean Six Sigma Green Belt is an advantage SkillsExpertise in P2P processes within a global organisationProficiency in ERP systems, particularly Oracle or SAPStrong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with suppliers and internal stakeholdersStrong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to make data-driven decisionsAbility to work independently, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlinesStrong problem-solving skills with the ability to resolve supplier and payment-related issues