Interim Operations Lead Finance

Interim Operations and Process Lead – Source to Pay (Hybrid, Manchester)

We are seeking an experienced Interim Operations and Process Lead – Source to Pay to join our team on a hybrid basis (2 days on-site, 3 days from home). This role will be instrumental in supporting the Global Head of S2P and the Operational Excellence Team, driving continuous improvement initiatives, service management, and process optimisation within the Source to Pay function. This contract runs until December 2025.

Key Responsibilities

1. Operational & Service Management: Support the Global Head of S2P in maintaining high-quality service delivery, ensuring KPI targets are met sustainably.
2. Process Improvement & Change Management: Act as a change agent, driving adoption of standardised processes and minimising disruption during implementations.
3. Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong partnerships across Finance, Procurement, Shared Services, and Corporate Functions to drive strategic alignment.
4. Continuous Improvement: Use data-driven insights to monitor performance, identify inefficiencies, and implement solutions for enhanced operational effectiveness.
5. Project Ownership: Take full ownership of project support within the Source to Pay process area, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
6. Training & Best Practice: Lead knowledge-sharing initiatives and develop training programmes to enhance stakeholder capabilities.

Key Skills & Experience

1. Qualifications: Degree in Business Management, Finance, or Accounting. Preferred: PMP/Prince2 Project Management Qualification, CPA/CIMA Certification.
2. Experience & Knowledge: 5-10 years in Global Business Services and Source to Pay operations. Strong understanding of GBSO workstreams, service management, and finance processes. Proven expertise in project management, process optimisation, and lean principles. Hands-on experience with SAP & Invoicetrack.
3. Key Competencies: Strategic & Analytical Thinking, Leadership & Stakeholder Influence, Agility & Problem Solving, Customer Focus & Service Excellence.

Why Join Us?

Hybrid working (2 days on-site, 3 from home). Fixed-term contract until December 2025. Opportunity to drive operational excellence within a global organisation.

If you’re a results-driven professional with a passion for process transformation, continuous improvement, and operational excellence, we’d love to hear from you.

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