Senior Account Payable Manager
hace 19 días
London
Marc Daniels is partnering with a large, fast‑paced FTSE-listed business to recruit a Senior Accounts Payable Manager to lead a high‑performing AP function. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced AP leader to shape strategy, drive process excellence, and play a key role in an evolving Finance Shared Services environment. This role will suit a confident, forward‑thinking AP professional who thrives in a dynamic setting, enjoys leading sizeable teams, and is passionate about best‑in‑class service delivery. The Role Key responsibilities include: • Leading the Accounts Payable function, ensuring a smooth end‑to‑end process from invoice receipt through to payment * Managing, coaching, and developing a large AP team (20+), fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and service excellence, • Acting as a senior partner to Finance, Procurement, and operational stakeholders, building strong relationships across the business * Overseeing high‑volume invoice processing, credit notes, exception management, and supplier payments in line with SLAs * Serving as the senior escalation point for key suppliers and internal customers * Driving continuous improvement across processes, systems, reporting, and controls * Supporting transformation initiatives, embedding standardised processes and enhanced automation * Ensuring robust financial controls, compliance, and audit readiness * Monitoring KPIs, dashboards, and performance metrics to ensure targets are met The Ideal Candidate, • 6-8+ years' experience in a senior Accounts Payable or P2P leadership role within a shared services or complex environment * Proven track record of standardising and improving AP processes * Strong leadership skills with experience managing large teams * Excellent stakeholder management and influencing ability * Strong understanding of financial controls, compliance, and AP best practice * Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel; experience with ERP/AP systems, • Continuous improvement mindset with the resilience to thrive in a fast‑paced environment * Strong communication and interpersonal skills * Experience in change management By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Marc Daniels Specialist Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your personal data.