Finance Operations Lead

My client is an impressive Energy business going through a period of change. Due to internal progression, a 12 month opportunity has opened up for an experience Accounts Payable Operations Manager to join them.

THE ROLE:

The Finance Operations Manager will oversee accounts payable, procurement, and Treasury functions, reporting to the Senior Treasury Manager. This crucial role manages the end-to-end invoice-to-payment (I2P) and purchase-to-payment (P2P) cycles. The manager will lead, support, and mentor a team of three Accounts Payable Assistants and collaborate with Treasury and Finance teams. A hands-on approach to managing complex daily invoice and payment operations is essential, as is driving process improvements to enhance efficiency and payment work flows.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage the day-to-day invoice and payment processes, ensuring adherence to established protocols and service level agreements.
• Authorise high-volume payment runs across multiple e-banking platforms and treasury management systems (TMS), while maintaining strict control and security.
• Ensure the consistent application of invoice approval and payment procedures, upholding compliance with policy framework and delegation of authority schedules.
• Act as the key liaison for Finance, addressing and resolving invoice and payment queries from both internal stakeholders and external vendors.
• Lead and develop a team of three Accounts Payable Assistants, promoting a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth.
• Liaise daily with outsourced service providers to facilitate accurate and timely month-end closing and financial reporting.
• Drive process optimisation by identifying and implementing enhancements to invoice approval and payment work flows, utilising automation tools to improve efficiency, accuracy, and reduce manual effort.
• Contribute to ongoing projects by providing support and expertise to achieve project objectives.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Proven team management in a high-volume setting.
• Payment review/approval experience (online banking/TMS).
• Strong P2P/I2P and ERP systems knowledge.
• Fundamental accounting principles understanding.
• Experience with SageX3 desirable

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