Head of Purchase To Pay

Talent Acquisition Business Partner for Nomad Foods

Head of Purchase to Pay

Based in Hammersmith (Hybrid)

We are seeking a highly motivated Head of PTP to join our diverse shared finance centre playing a key role in leading the Purchase to Pay department. You will be working alongside a talented, like‑minded team for some of Europe’s largest frozen food brands including Birdseye, Aunt Bessie, Findus and Goodfella pizzas and help us achieve our vision of becoming the world’s frozen food champion.

About the role:

The role will play a key role in embedding the new ERP system whilst building and leading a best‑in‑class accounts payable team.

You will be an experienced leader within accounts payable and will have overall responsibility and accountability for the Accounts Payable function across all markets covered by the SSC.

Key Accountabilities

• Ownership and management of the end‑to‑end Accounts Payable activities within the Source to Pay (S2P) stream
• Accountable and oversight of invoices for all markers covered by the SSC, ensuring all invoices are processed in a timely and accurate manner
• Reviews applicable accounting reports and accounts payable register to ensure accuracy
• Lead and develop the team and support their professional growth
• Ownership of the relevant internal and external audit requests
• Responsible for sign‑off of monthly sub‑ledger reconciliations
• Setting ambitious but achievable targets and keeping the team updated on progress
• Build, lead, and motivate a high‑performance accounts payable team to deliver an outstanding and efficient operating framework that supports all our selling channels, products, and businesses activities
• Accountable for the GRNI review process
• Ensure key performance indicators (KPIs) are in place and targets are constantly monitored and reviewed as a team to drive continuous improvement
• Play a leading role in Nomad Food’s finance transformation activities
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and demonstrate leadership within the finance function whilst embracing a culture of continuous improvement
• Review and challenge existing process and controls with a view to implementing improvements
• Ownership of all AP related Sarbanes‑Oxley (SOX) controls for the SSC and ensuring they are completed in an accurate and timely fashion
• Ownership of the relationship with external and internal auditors with regards to Accounts Payable related matters

About you

• Prior experience in leading large AP functions particularly in an SSC environment
• Track record of leading, motivating and managing an Accounts Payable function
• Track record of driving continuous improvement of entity accounting, close and reporting related systems and processes
• Experience partnering senior stakeholders and developing plans to meet working capital and KPI targets
• Effective interpersonal skills with the ability to work cross‑functionally and establish strong relationships
• Ability to influence 3rd party vendors and internal stakeholders
• Ability to have a hands‑on approach but also to delegate as required and supervise the work of others
• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) – desirable
• SOX knowledge (knowledge from a business with strong focus on controls may be ok)

What we can offer you

• An ambitious employer with recognised brands and growth potential
• The potential to progress your career across different areas of Birds Eye and Nomad Foods
• A culture where you feel encouraged to make a difference

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We look forward to receiving your application.

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