Finance Executive - Accounts Payable

Red Bull UK is currently recruiting for a Finance Executive - Accounts Payable to be based in London, UK. At Red Bull, we don’t just give energy – we give wings. We’re looking for bold, driven individuals who are ready to soar in a fast-paced, innovative environment. Whether it’s empowering the world’s best athletes, creating groundbreaking marketing campaigns, or driving operational excellence, Red Bull gives you the tools to challenge the norm, think outside the box, and take your career to new heights.

If you’re ready to be part of a small but mighty AP team, supporting a multitude of businesses from energy drinks to rugby in our London shared service centre then this is your chance to spread your wings. You will be a key part of our transactional finance team that is core to keeping our businesses moving. This role sits in a team of three.

You will be responsible for maintaining standard processes, ensuring we keep our business partners and suppliers supported in a timely and accurate manner. This requires a level of self-management and motivation to drive high standards while living the Red Bull values. This role does not stop at the status quo. While AP is a nucleus of the business, the role also demands a need to be a team player, thinking as well as doing with high levels of responsibility to deliver for the team and oneself.

All the responsibilities we’ll trust you with:

• Day to Day

• Preparation of payment runs, proforma and ad-hoc payments.
• Deal with supplier queries and be accountable for resolution of any issues that arise in the course of business, both via email and over the phone.
• Process invoices from suppliers promptly, ensuring that suppliers are paid to terms.
• Ensure that all invoices are matched to purchase order receipts or other records of authorisation prior to payment.
• Ensure direct debit/proforma payments invoices are received and matched against payments.
• Ensure all undisputed creditor invoices being paid within agreed payment credit terms.
• Manage employee expenses, ensuring internal policies are adhered to at all times.

• Reconciliation of supplier statements to ensure all invoices have been input on the purchase ledger.
• Assist with month-end closing activities, including accruals and account reconciliations.
• Period end analysis and review of all payables activity, looking to optimise and develop our processes at all times.

• Generate detailed accounts payable reports, including aging reports, payment forecasts, and cash flow analyses.
• Prepare periodic reporting to support financial planning and analysis.
• Collaborate with the wider finance team to provide insights and recommendations based on accounts payable data.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to accounts payable and report on trends and variances.
• Assist in the preparation of financial statements and regulatory filings by providing accurate and timely accounts payable information.

Your areas of knowledge and expertise that matter most for this role:

• Self-managing with a desire to take responsibility and make an impact.
• Open minded with an enjoyment of personal and professional development.
• A desire to learn and to help others learn.
• Curious about the wider business, not just how to complete tasks.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Numeracy and an eye for detail, capable of working quickly to a high standard of accuracy.
• Communicate information effectively verbally and in writing with use of graphical tools as necessary.
• Proficient use of Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft products.
• Uses problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritising own work and the work of the team in an organised and accurate manner within tight deadlines, keeping calm and focussed.
• Be enthusiastic and versatile and be able to build, develop and maintain good working relationships with colleagues.

At Red Bull, we exist to give people wings. To achieve that, we recognise the value that comes from having a highly diverse workforce that has the freedom and responsibility to realise their ideas and seize opportunities. We make recruiting decisions based on experience, skills, potential and talent: everyone is welcome here.