Global Accounts Payable Manager in Southampton

Ocean Infinity is seeking an experienced and driven Global Accounts Payable Manager to lead and continuously enhance the Group's end-to-end Procure-to-Pay (P2P) function across a global, multi-entity organisation.

This is a key leadership role responsible for ensuring a high-performing, well-controlled and scalable Accounts Payable function that supports the Group's financial operations. Working closely with Procurement, Treasury, Finance and operational teams, you will be responsible for strengthening governance, improving processes and delivering an outstanding service to suppliers and internal stakeholders.

It is an opportunity for someone looking to make a significant impact, drive transformation and build a best-in-class global Procure-to-Pay function that supports Ocean Infinity's continued growth.

What you will do:

• Own and continuously improve the end-to-end Procure-to-Pay process across the Group
• Ensure compliance with the Group's No PO, No Pay policy and promote strong purchasing governance
• Drive high standards in Purchase Order creation, approvals, coding, tax treatment and purchasing compliance
• Ensure supplier invoices are accurately matched to Purchase Orders and receipts, resolving exceptions promptly
• Monitor and improve key P2P metrics including PO compliance, three-way matching, GRNI, unmatched invoices, approval times and aged Purchase Orders
• Partner with Procurement and business stakeholders to improve purchasing behaviours and strengthen controls
• Lead the day-to-day operation of the global Accounts Payable function across multiple legal entities
• Manage the outsourced Accounts Payable provider, ensuring delivery against agreed KPIs and service levels
• Ensure supplier invoices are processed accurately, efficiently and in accordance with Group policies
• Oversee supplier reconciliations, query resolution and month-end Accounts Payable activities
• Own the Group supplier payment process, ensuring payments are accurate, appropriately authorised and aligned with agreed payment terms and cashflow requirements
• Work closely with Treasury and Finance to prioritise payments based on business needs, supplier risk and cash availability
• Coordinate payment runs and manage urgent or exception payments through the appropriate approval process
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders across Finance, Procurement and Operations, ensuring payment priorities are understood and managed effectively
• Maintain a robust financial control environment across the Procure-to-Pay process
• Support internal and external audits and ensure appropriate documentation and audit trails are maintained
• Identify opportunities to automate, simplify and standardise Accounts Payable processes across the Group
• Develop and maintain policies, procedures and best practice guidance
• Use data and KPIs to identify inefficiencies and drive operational excellence
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, innovation and accountability across the Accounts Payable function

Who you are:

• Significant experience leading an Accounts Payable or Procure-to-Pay function within a complex, multi-entity organisation
• Experience managing outsourced Accounts Payable teams or Shared Service providers
• Strong understanding of Procure-to-Pay processes, financial controls and working capital management
• Experience managing supplier payment runs within a fast-paced environment
• Strong ERP experience, with NetSuite experience preferred
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication and leadership skills
• Proactive, organised and solutions-focused, with a passion for continuous improvement
• Comfortable working across multiple teams, functions and international locations
• Able to balance operational delivery with strategic process improvement initiatives
• Motivated to help build a scalable, best-in-class finance function within a growing global business

What you can expect:

At Ocean Infinity, we believe in creating equal opportunities for all and celebrating everyone’s differences. We are driven by transforming our industry through technology, innovation and the way we work. Inclusion and respect are fundamental to who we are and enable creativity and innovation to thrive.

There is always more work to be done and we know we are not perfect, but our commitment to these values is unwavering. They are central to our mission and the impact we have on our industry.