Accounts Payable & Expense Operations Specialist

We are a well‑established global insurance company with a strong presence in major international markets, recognised for financial strength, integrity and a focus on continuous improvement. We are seeking a Finance Operations Reporting Analyst to join our Treasury function on a 12‑month fixed term contract, based in London with hybrid working.

The Accounts Payable & Expenses team plays a critical role in ensuring suppliers and employees are paid accurately, on time and in line with regulatory and control requirements. This role is primarily focused on reporting, insight and project delivery, alongside some hands‑on operational responsibility to support business continuity.

You will work closely with Treasury, Finance, Procurement, IT and Tax, using data and analysis to drive improvement across accounts payable and expense processes.

• Reporting & MI
  • Lead annual and quarterly regulatory reporting, including UK Payment Practices Reporting and US tax reporting inputs.
  • Design, build and maintain AP and expense dashboards and reports using Power BI, Excel or similar tools.
  • Ensure data quality and governance by reconciling AP and expense data to SAP and the general ledger.
  • Provide analytical insight to identify trends, root causes and opportunities to improve service levels and reduce exceptions.
  • Deliver ad hoc analysis to support cash forecasting, supplier performance reviews and management reporting.
• Operations & Controls
  • Support oversight of invoice processing, approval workflows, payment runs and employee expense reimbursements.
  • Help maintain strong internal controls, audit documentation and segregation of duties (including SOX where applicable).
  • Review and update AP and expense policies, procedures and SOPs to ensure consistent and well‑controlled execution.
• Compliance & Tax
  • Operate in line with conduct, compliance and regulatory frameworks, ensuring audit trails and control standards are preserved.
  • Partner with Tax and Legal on contract reviews, tax documentation and audit enquiries.
  • Maintain awareness of regulatory requirements including VAT/GST, withholding tax and financial crime controls.
• Treasury, Systems & Transformation
  • Work closely with Treasury on payment timing, cash forecasting and fraud prevention.
  • Support relationships with system providers and strategic suppliers, including expense management and corporate card platforms.
  • Contribute to automation and transformation initiatives across AP, expenses and end‑to‑end purchase‑to‑pay processes.

• Experience in Finance Operations / accounts area's
• Strong analytical and MI capability, including advanced Excel and/or Power BI
• Strong understanding of AP and expense processes, reporting and control environments.
• Experience with SAP and expense management systems (e.g. Concur equivalents) is highly desirable.
• Accounting qualification or equivalent experience (AAT or similar preferred).
• High attention to detail with a control‑focused mindset.
• Confident communicator, comfortable working across multiple stakeholders and supporting change initiatives.

Why Join Us? You’ll be joining a collaborative and professional environment within a respected global organisation. The role offers exposure to meaningful reporting, regulatory interaction and transformation activity, alongside flexible working and the opportunity to develop your expertise in a complex, regulated environment.