Job Details

• Leading and developing a team of circa 50 AP Analysts/AP Specialists, 2+ Operational managers across payables process
• Drive development and expansion of systems and processes required to execute on-time payments to Vendors
• Owns defining / adhering to policies related to AP and drive consistency with entities globally.
• Solving complex customer/vendor issues and proactively heading off negative service trends. Understanding and correctly utilizing resources provided by internal systems, departments, policies, and procedures.
• Build and monitor performance metrics, with principal focus on ensuring on-time payments, cost out initiatives and estimating future headcount growth by country
• Drive the expansion of self-service functionality in order to improve vendor experience and reduce manual processes
• Maintain weekly and monthly communications and metrics reporting with Director and VP level business partners in Digital business and finance teams.
• Developing, modifying and maintaining the operational and design effectiveness of internal controls
• Partnering with Internal Audit
• Lead cross functional systems and process improvement initiatives

• 8+ or more years of post-qualification experience in Shared Services, Accounts Payable
• Past experience in effectively managing groups of at least 100 - 120 associates.
• Strong Customer focus (both Internal / External).
• A work ethic based on a strong desire to exceed expectations.
• Strong interpersonal skills — including written and oral communication skills.
• Expertise in Six Sigma defect reduction techniques (DMAIC, etc.)
• Retail industry experience (Preferred)
• Experience using Oracle Financial Applications (Preferred)

Reference ID - GH/BFSI/JC//24092019//86742/FinOps Manager – AP