Are you a driven finance professional with a passion for process excellence and stakeholder collaboration?
We're working with a leading international organisation seeking an experienced P2P Lead to take ownership of their Purchase to Pay operations across multiple regions.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, complex environment and enjoys driving process improvement, managing stakeholder relationships, and leading a high-performing shared services function.
The Role
As the P2P Lead, you'll act as the primary point of contact for all P2P operational matters - ensuring smooth day-to-day performance, managing escalations, and driving continuous improvement initiatives across accounts payable, supplier management, and procurement processes.
You'll play a key role in aligning P2P operations with wider business objectives, including working capital optimisation, sustainability, and transformation programmes. This is a hands-on, visible role that offers the opportunity to influence and shape the future of the P2P function within a global setting.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and oversee all aspects of Purchase to Pay operations, from supplier onboarding through to invoice and payment processing.
Act as the main escalation point for P2P-related issues, providing expert guidance and resolution support.
Drive efficiency, standardisation, and automation across P2P processes.
Collaborate with finance and procurement teams to deliver process improvements and implement new technologies.
Support direct and indirect tax reporting and act as a subject matter expert for tax-related P2P queries.
Lead and mentor the shared services team, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of all P2P activities.
Manage and review KPIs, SLAs, and supplier relationships to ensure consistent high performance.
Partner with senior stakeholders to deliver transformational change and system enhancements.
Promote best practices in compliance, internal controls, and regional regulations.
About You
You'll be a confident communicator with a strong track record in P2P management within a large, fast-paced, and often international business environment. You're proactive, detail-oriented, and comfortable working cross-functionally to deliver measurable results.
Skills & Experience
Essential:
Demonstrable experience in a senior P2P or Accounts Payable leadership role.
Proven success within a complex, Pan-European or global corporate environment.
Strong understanding of end-to-end P2P processes, including Travel & Expense management.
Experience with SAP and advanced Excel skills.
Background in managing offshore or shared service teams.
Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and presentation skills.
Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise competing demands.
Track record of driving operational improvements and delivering efficiency gains