Accounts Payable SME - M&A Focused

At IVC Evidensia, we are a leading veterinary services provider in Europe and North America with over 2,500 clinics and hospitals across 19 countries and around 42,000 employees. As a GBS PTP Integration SME, your primary responsibility is to oversee the integration of newly acquired clinics into the respective PTP systems, processes and overall ways of working, in collaboration with GBS and Genpact PTP Integration teams. In this role you will partner with local market-based M&A, Local Finance and Global Acquisition Finance colleagues to ensure that GBS and Genpact are operationally ready for day‑one trading with new acquired clinics for all Purchase‑to‑Pay activities.

Key Accountabilities / Responsibilities

• Oversee the integration PTP reconciliation process and month‑end close reporting, ensuring accurate and timely processing in collaboration with multiple stakeholder groups.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with country CFOs, Group Finance, GBS and Genpact management to ensure seamless supplier invoice‑to‑pay and reconciliation reporting for all newly acquired clinics.
• Ensure compliance with global group policies, regulations and reporting requirements; support the Group completion accounts process for newly acquired clinics.
• Drive process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy and scalability of Purchase‑to‑Pay reporting.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to assess month‑end reporting performance and ensure service‑level agreements (SLAs) are met.
• Oversee and manage relationships with external and internal auditors, tax and other stakeholders for audits and compliance checks.
• Stay informed about industry best practices and participate in professional networks to foster knowledge exchange.

Experience / Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field (CPA, ACCA, CIMA preferred).
• Minimum of three years of progressive Purchase‑to‑Pay experience, preferably in a shared/central finance solution environment.
• Proficiency in a second language (e.g., French) is preferable.
• Proven track record of leadership and solution‑oriented traits in a PTP function.
• Strong knowledge of local banking, finance reporting, regulations and compliance requirements.
• Experience managing relationships within a finance reporting environment.
• Proficiency using finance software or systems such as Netsuite or Oracle.
• Strong leadership and people‑management skills.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strategic thinking and problem‑solving abilities.
• Strong analytical skills to assess Practice Management System data and banking information.
• Understanding of data protection regulations and confidentiality requirements.
• Proficient with MS Office, particularly Excel for data analysis and reporting.
• Continuous learning mindset.

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary and discretionary bonus.
• Work‑life balance and healthy work environment.
• 26 days annual leave and Cycle to Work scheme.
• Employee wellbeing initiatives.
• Pension plan.
• Discounted staff pet care and dog‑friendly office.
• Free parking available at Head Office.

Inclusion Commitment

We are an inclusive employer and embrace diversity. As a BAME, LGBTQ+ and Disability Confident Employer, we welcome applications from all minority and diverse groups and will provide reasonable adjustments where needed. We may use artificial intelligence tools to support the hiring process; final hiring decisions are made by humans.