About the Role
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Head of Purchase to Pay (P2P) to lead and transform the P2P operations. This pivotal role is instrumental in driving the strategic direction of the finance shared services function, ensuring operational excellence and delivering impactful change through innovation, automation, and continuous improvement.
As part of the Finance SSC leadership team and reporting to the Finance Shared Services Director, you will oversee the end-to-end P2P process, lead a high-performing team, and champion process enhancements. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of the P2P function in a fast-moving, multinational environment.
The ideal candidate is a dynamic communicator with a genuine passion for Purchase to Pay (P2P) operations. Leveraging their proven expertise in leading high-performing Accounts Payable teams and driving impactful projects, they will take charge of optimizing invoice processing, maintaining precise records, ensuring timely supplier and vendor payments, and inspiring their team to achieve ambitious departmental goals.
With a strong background in managing complex operations within large, fast-paced, multinational environments, they will thrive in a dispersed, high-growth B2B setting. This is a unique opportunity for a driven professional to make their mark and lead transformative change at scale.
Location: North Dublin
Package: Competitive salary + 15% bonus, pension, hybrid working, and on-site parking
Key Responsibilities
* Ensure timely and accurate processing of invoices, expenses and payments and support the accounting function on cash forecasting and reporting. Responsible for ensuring cash management targets are achieved and providing seamless support to the finance and operations teams.
* Accountable for creating, maintaining, and reporting on all metrics related to Accounts Payable. Weekly/monthly/quarterly reporting on all key metrics for senior management including MOM and YOY trend/variance analysis.
* Implementation of process improvements including the use of Artificial Intelligence to improve efficiencies in the Purchase to Pay cycle.
* Accountable for all audit requests from both internal and external auditors, including but not limited to process maps, reporting, sample documentation, etc.
* The position must ensure controls are in place to safeguard company assets, ensure supplier accounts are accurately reflected, supplier risks are managed properly, supplier inquiries are managed appropriately, and ensure overall high internal and external customer service and satisfaction.
* Support/drive initiatives to enhance both business value and the internal and external customer experience, while supporting projects, mentoring team members, and fostering a culture of continuous improvements
Person Specification & Qualifications:
* Extensive AP experience within a large MNC environment
* Proven record of supplier and expenses management in a corporate multinational environment with 8-10 years leadership experience supporting multiple business groups with increasing levels of responsibilities including successfully enhancing and streamlining processes.
* Subject Matter Expert in end-to-end purchase to pay processes.
* BA in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a related field and advantage.
* Extensive experience in large team management.
* Ability to actively engage stakeholders and suppliers to ensure standard processes and projects are developed and executed consistently within the business.
* Strong Interpersonal and communication and negotiation skills with an ability to establish credibility based on expertise within the organization. Ability to effectively present information to various levels of an organization.
* Ability to thrive under tight deadlines and high-pressure situations.
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