W&A is supporting a global organisation to appoint a Purchase to Pay Transformation Lead to play a key role in a major Finance Transformation programme.
Based just outside Glasgow with hybrid working, this two-year fixed-term opportunity will give you the scope to shape and improve Purchase to Pay across a complex, global environment.
The Opportunity
This is a highly visible transformation role for an experienced Purchase to Pay professional who wants to make a meaningful impact.
You'll lead the P2P workstream, working closely with Finance, Procurement and wider stakeholders to simplify processes, strengthen controls and create more consistent ways of working. With a strong focus on transformation and continuous improvement, you'll help shape a P2P model that is efficient, scalable and ready for the future.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the Purchase to Pay workstream as part of a wider Finance Transformation programme.
- Shape and improve end-to-end P2P processes and ways of working.
- Identify opportunities to simplify processes, improve efficiency and strengthen controls.
- Support the design and implementation of systems and process change.
- Translate transformation priorities into clear plans and deliverable actions.
- Manage key risks, dependencies and workstream priorities.
- Provide P2P expertise throughout the wider ERP transformation.
- Help develop the longer-term roadmap for Purchase to Pay.
- Establish meaningful KPIs to support performance and continuous improvement.
- Build strong relationships across Finance, Procurement and the wider business.
Candidate Profile
- Strong Purchase to Pay or accounts payable experience.
- Experience in transformation, process improvement or process standardisation.
- Exposure to ERP implementation or systems change would be beneficial.
- Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.
- The ability to turn complex challenges into practical, workable solutions.
- A collaborative approach and confidence challenging existing ways of working.
- Experience within a global or complex organisation would be advantageous.
- LEAN or Six Sigma experience would be beneficial.
- Generous holiday entitlement with buy and sell options.
- Private healthcare and remote GP service.
- Generous company pension contributions.
- Life assurance.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Cycle to Work scheme.
- Learning and development resources.
- Additional employee and charitable benefits.
Why Apply
- Take ownership of an important P2P transformation workstream.
- Shape how Purchase to Pay operates across a global organisation.
- Gain exposure to a significant Finance and ERP transformation.
- Work closely with Finance, Procurement and senior stakeholders.
- Make a lasting impact on processes, controls and ways of working.
Please note that, due to the volume of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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Purchase to Pay Transformation Lead in Cumbernauld employer: Wilkinson & Associates
W&A is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in the heart of Edinburgh where financial professionals can thrive. With a strong focus on employee growth and development, the company fosters a culture of collaboration and innovation, allowing you to engage with senior finance leaders and contribute to impactful projects. The role of Financial Accountant not only provides a broad scope of responsibilities but also encourages a hands-on approach to process improvement, making it a rewarding opportunity for those looking to make a meaningful impact.
