Financial Accounting Manager - Hybrid

Eaton Syalon are delighted to be partnering exclusively with a highly successful business in Derbyshire to recruit a Head of Accounts Payable. This is a key leadership opportunity for an experienced Accounts Payable professional to lead the Accounts Payable function, driving operational excellence, governance, and transformation initiatives within a complex, fast-paced environment.

This pivotal role will suit a senior finance leader with extensive Accounts Payable and Procure-to-Pay experience, who is passionate about continuous improvement, stakeholder engagement, and developing high-performing teams.

• Provide leadership, direction, and development support to the Accounts Payable team
• Support talent development and succession planning initiatives across the function
• Ensure all Accounts Payable activities operate in line with internal policies, audit requirements, and regulatory compliance standards including VAT, CIS, and RCT
• Maintain oversight of legislative and regulatory changes, including IR35, to minimise business risk and ensure ongoing compliance
• Serve as the key Accounts Payable contact for audit activity, control reviews, and governance-related matters
• Oversee the full procure-to-pay (P2P) process in partnership with Procurement and wider finance teams
• Manage core Accounts Payable operations including invoice processing, supplier payments, master data maintenance, and query management
• Maintain effective operational controls across a large and complex supplier network
• Work collaboratively with Treasury, Credit, and Financial Control teams to support cash flow management and working capital objectives
• Maintain and strengthen the Accounts Payable control environment, ensuring audit actions and control improvements are implemented where necessary
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with senior stakeholders across Finance, Procurement, Business Services, and operational teams
• Support and lead system enhancement projects, implementations, and automation initiatives within the Accounts Payable function
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence across the wider finance function
• Identify and implement opportunities to streamline processes, strengthen controls, and improve overall service performance

Significant senior-level Accounts Payable leadership experience within a large, complex organisation (FTSE, PLC, or equivalent is essential). Proven experience managing large-scale or shared service Accounts Payable teams is essential. Strong understanding of Procure-to-Pay processes, financial controls, and audit requirements. Experienced in driving change, process improvement, and finance transformation initiatives. Strong analytical mindset with a focus on risk mitigation and continuous improvement.