Accounts Payable Global Process Owner (GPO)

The Global Process Owner (GPO) for Accounts Payable is accountable for the end-to-end design, standardisation and continuous improvement of the global accounts payable process. The role ensures operational excellence, compliance, efficiency, governance and alignment with both HSBC and Procurement strategy. Accounts Payable ensures that, following purchasing activity within the wider Procure to Pay (P2P) lifecycle, appropriate channels are in place to receive, validate, process and pay supplier invoices accurately and on time. These channels are diverse and continue to evolve, leveraging technology and automation, in line with Procurement's future state architecture. The Global Process Owner (GPO) for Accounts Payable will ensure AP activities are underpinned by clearly defined, efficient, globally consistent processes and robust controls. They will work closely day-to-day with global AP operational teams to ensure appropriate documentation and knowledge base is embedded and will act as a point of contact for queries/escalations. Key to success is the ability to operate seamlessly with other parts of the P2P scope (GPOs and operational teams) to ensure the end-to-end process is considered and optimized. They will also promote and support digital transformation of the AP function, partnering with IT and Finance teams to design and enhance AP solutions and implementing automation tools (e.g e-invoicing). In a dynamic environment, the role will support critical change initiatives within Procurement and across the Bank, ensuring Accounts Payable is represented, requirements considered, and impacts embedded into operations.