At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead Accounts Payable and Procure-to-Pay processes, ensuring timely payments and financial reporting.
- Company: Join a growing organisation with a fantastic company culture in Cumbria.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid working, generous leave, and pension scheme.
- Other info: Great opportunities for career progression and a supportive team environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by driving process excellence and automation in finance.
- Qualifications: Experience in leading finance teams and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 60000 £ per year.
We are seeking an experienced and proactive Head of Accounts Payable to lead our Procure-to-Pay (P2P) and cash management functions. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing organisation and play a key role in driving process excellence, standardisation and continuous improvement across the finance function.
Description
- Lead the end-to-end Accounts Payable and Procure-to-Pay process, ensuring timely invoice processing, approvals, and supplier payments.
- Oversee the cash management cycle, including accounting, reconciliation, forecasting, and reporting.
- Take ownership of the Purchase Order system, driving consistency, compliance, and standardisation across the business.
- Lead automation and technology projects to improve efficiency and strengthen financial controls.
- Produce accurate reporting, including AP ageing, accruals, payment forecasts, and management information.
- Develop and monitor KPIs for the P2P and cash management functions, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
- Manage team resources effectively to ensure key deadlines are met, particularly during month-end close and payment runs.
- Support the month-end process by reviewing site performance against budget and posting relevant journals.
- Conduct regular reviews of transactions, identifying potential capital expenditure and prepayment adjustments where required.
- Coach, develop, and support team members, ensuring the finance function continues to evolve in line with organisational growth.
Profile
- Previous experience leading Accounts Payable, Procure-to-Pay, or transactional finance teams.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build relationships across all areas of the business.
- Experience working with ERP systems, ideally within a complex or multi-site environment.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and strong financial systems knowledge.
- A proven track record of delivering process improvements, automation projects, and operational efficiencies.
- The ability to manage competing priorities and meet tight deadlines within a fast-paced environment.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen eye for detail.
Job Offer
- A salary between £50,000 - £60,000 per annum
- Hybrid working - 3 days in office, 2 days working from home
- Generous annual leave entitlement with option to buy more
- Flexible core hours
- Pension
- Free on site car parking
- Great company culture with opportunities to progress
Head of Accounts Payable in Lincolnshire employer: Michael Page Finance
Join a dynamic and growing organisation in Cumbria as the Head of Accounts Payable, where you will lead a proactive team dedicated to driving process excellence and continuous improvement. Enjoy a hybrid working model that promotes work-life balance, alongside generous annual leave, flexible hours, and a supportive company culture that prioritises employee growth and development. With opportunities for automation projects and a focus on innovation, this role offers a meaningful career path in a collaborative environment.
