Job reference
58043_1781107165
Company Name
Salary
£500 - £700 per day
Location
London
Industry sector
Accounting, Finance
Job type
Temporary | Full Time
Job start date
ASAP
Posted date
10/06/2026
Closing date
01/07/2026
A global, innovation-led group is seeking an experienced Head of P2P to take ownership of its international Procure-to-Pay operations within a large shared services structure. With teams based across multiple offshore hubs, this role will focus on strengthening delivery, enhancing efficiency, and shaping the long-term direction of P2P across the business.
Key Responsibilities:
* Full accountability for the end-to-end P2P cycle across a complex, multi-location environment, ensuring consistent and reliable service delivery
* Oversight of operational performance, including defining targets, tracking outcomes, and addressing any service gaps
* Establishing and maintaining a strong control framework, ensuring adherence to internal policies, regulatory requirements, and audit standards
* Creation and continuous refinement of procedural documentation, governance standards, and training materials to support global consistency
* Close alignment with data teams to ensure accuracy, standardisation, and effective use of master data across systems and processes
* Ownership of system interactions and integrations, ensuring seamless connectivity across internal platforms and third-party providers
* Development of meaningful performance insight through reporting and analytics, identifying trends and opportunities for optimisation
* Driving improvements through data-led decision making, enhancing efficiency and reducing operational friction
* Active participation in governance and steering groups, contributing to decision-making and resolving operational challenges
* Regular review and evolution of controls, frameworks, and documentation to ensure they remain relevant and effective
* Setting the future direction for P2P operations, creating a clear roadmap aligned to wider finance and digital strategies
* Leading key transformation initiatives, including involvement in major systems programmes and process standardisation efforts
* Championing simplification and scalability across global processes to support growth and efficiency
* Building strong relationships with senior stakeholders across finance, technology, and business functions
Person Requirements:
* Significant experience leading large-scale Procure-to-Pay functions within complex, international shared service operations
* In-depth understanding of the full P2P lifecycle, covering areas such as sourcing, invoice management, disbursements, employee expenses, account balancing, and financial close activities
* Strong background in delivering major change initiatives, including system rollouts and end-to-end finance transformation programmes
* Commercially aware thinker with a track record of shaping and executing long-term operational strategies and improvement plans
* Proven capability to engage and influence senior leadership, driving alignment and change across multiple business functions
* Committed to driving consistency, enhancing productivity, strengthening controls, and delivering high-performing, efficient operation
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