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We are looking for an experienced Heads of AP Accounts Payable to help drive the next phase of our transformation. This role offers the opportunity to establish clear ownership, introduce robust process structure, and build an AP organisation that is reliable, scalable and fit for the future. AP operates within Procurement as part of an integrated Procure‑to‑Pay (P2P) model. Working in close partnership with Procurement, you will ensure end‑to‑end accountability for purchasing and payments — delivering transparency, control and positive supplier experiences. You will also be part of a highly collaborative Finance ecosystem, working with Treasury, AR, Controllership and FP&A to design processes that work across the full financial value chain. Digitalisation, automation and AI are key enablers of our strategy. This role will help turn those capabilities into practical, embedded improvements that simplify work and raise quality.
Job Responsibility:
Own and drive transformation across the AP operations team through taking full accountability for AP outcomes, addressing invoice mismatches, reconciliations and data issues at pace
Lead a structured clean‑up of current processes and create sustainable governance and controls
Ensure strong compliance with financial policies and audit requirements
Lead an integrated P2P model through operating in close alignment with Procurement within a single P2P organization
Ensure understanding and support supplier onboarding, performance management against KPIs, policy adherence and creating clear quality control processes
Strengthen end‑to‑end flow from requisition and PO creation through to payment including ensure accuracy and completeness of Accounts Payable data, such as customer invoices, customer statements and credit notes
Help resolve customer queries and complaints related to Accounts Payable processes as specified by relevant service level agreements and escalating queries and complaints
Work without silos through partnering closely with AR, Treasury, Controllership and FP&A
Foster a culture on connection creating mechanism where insights are early, escalate risks clearly and support shared‑service ways of working
Drive data driven organization with use of digital and AI‑led improvement
Build processes to enable clear dashboards, insights and risk visibility
Maximising Workday AP capability and improve ERP integrations
Lead automation initiatives (invoice capture, auto‑matching, anomaly detection) and simplify approval flows and processes and remove unnecessary manual touchpoints
Build and foster a high performing team through leading, developing and coaching a team of AP professionals
Defined roles, expectations and accountability and build a culture of ownership, accuracy and continuous improvement
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or equivalent professional experience
Typically 7+ years in AP / P2P, with demonstrated experience stabilising or transforming AP operations
Strong understanding of financial controls, SOX compliance (if applicable), and risk management in AP
Solid grasp of accruals, month-end close, and collaboration with GL / Controlling teams
Experience ensuring compliance with IFRS or US GAAP accounting policies (as relevant to the environment)
Proven ability to analyse AP KPIs and drive improvements linked to cash flow, DPO, and working capital
Experience leading AP teams through change and transformation in a complex, multinational environment
Hands-on expertise with Workday (essential), and exposure to multi-ERP or hybrid system landscapes
Demonstrated partnership with Procurement in an integrated P2P model
Strong communication skills with the ability to operate effectively with senior leaders and executive forums