Accounts Payable Manager

Role Overview

• Lead end‑to‑end Accounts Payable and P2P integration activity for newly acquired businesses, from acquisition through to BAU transition.
• Act as the primary Accounts Payable point of contact for M&A finance teams, markets, and external partners.
• Ensure AP processes, controls, and policy compliance are embedded prior to handover to BAU teams.
• Line manage and develop a small, retained Accounts Payable Integration team.
• Oversee day‑to‑day performance of ring‑fenced AP resources provided by the BPO partner.
• Ensure service readiness from day one of acquisition and throughout the integration lifecycle, maintaining a strong customer service focus.
• Track and resolve onboarding issues, including opening balances, supplier setup, and data migration challenges.
• Maintain accurate and timely financial reporting during integration periods.
• Identify Accounts Payable‑related financial, compliance, and operational risks and implement effective mitigation plans.
• Build strong working relationships with Global Process Owners, Market CFOs, IT, Operations, and third‑party service providers.
• Confidently represent Accounts Payable in integration forums, governance meetings, and senior stakeholder sessions.
• Translate complex requirements into clear delivery plans for both internal teams and outsourced partners.
• Drive standardisation and continuous improvement across the Accounts Payable and P2P integration model.
• Use data and insight to identify inefficiencies, improve service quality, and enhance controls.
• Contribute to the ongoing evolution of the Group’s Accounts Payable operating model and controls environment.

Requirements

• Proven experience leading a high‑volume Accounts Payable function, delivering excellent customer service with strong commercial awareness.
• Essential hands‑on experience using Oracle (Oracle Fusion) within an Accounts Payable and/or end‑to‑end P2P environment.
• Strong people management capability, with experience leading, coaching, and developing teams.
• Demonstrated success working with outsourced or shared service providers.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with confidence engaging at all levels of the organisation.
• Strong analytical and reporting capability, including advanced Excel, Power BI, and Microsoft Office skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced, time‑sensitive environment.
• Clear, confident communicator with strong written and presentation skills.
• Experience supporting Oracle Fusion implementations, integrations, or migrations.
• Experience in shared services or Global Business Services environments.
• Strong knowledge of Accounts Payable and end‑to‑end P2P processes.
• Experience working across multiple geographies.
• Additional language skills.

Tech Stack

• Oracle

Benefits

• Work-life balance
• 26 days annual leave
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing
• Pension
• Discretionary Bonus
• Discounted staff pet care
• Dog Friendly office
• Free Parking available at Head Office