Global Senior Accounts Payable Lead – Interim
Location: Central London
Rate: £300 to £350 per day
Hybrid: 2 to 3 days office based

We are working with a private equity backed global consumer goods business operating in a fast-paced FMCG environment.

They are seeking an experienced Interim Senior Accounts Payable Lead to provide hands on leadership during a critical systems implementation period. This is a senior, operational role with full accountability for stabilising AP operations, protecting supplier relationships, and ensuring continuity of service while the permanent team transitions to a new system environment.

You will lead an established AP team, manage offshore resource, and take ownership of end to end payables performance across UK and international entities.

Key Responsibilities
*Own end to end Accounts Payable operations from invoice receipt through to payment
*Lead and support the AP team through live system implementation and stabilisation
*Manage offshore AP team ensuring performance, accuracy, and service levels
*Review invoice processing, coding, approvals, and payment runs
*Oversee supplier reconciliations and resolve escalated queries
*Maintain strong control over aged payables and unallocated balances
*Optimise workflows within Business Central and drive process improvements
*Enhance supplier service levels during transition period
*Ensure strong documentation, audit trail, and compliance with internal policies
*Partner with Financial Control, Procurement, Supply Chain, and FP&A
*Support audit requests relating to payables and working capital
*Identify risks and implement corrective actions to ensure continuity of service
Requirements - Global Senior Accounts Payable Lead
*Proven experience leading Accounts Payable teams in a complex environment
*Strong hands on end to end AP knowledge
*Experience managing offshore teams
*Business Central experience essential
*FMCG or consumer goods background essential
*Experience operating in PE backed, transformation, or system change environments desirable
*Strong understanding of controls and working capital management
*Confident stakeholder management skills
*Able to operate calmly under pressure
This role offers the opportunity to step into a high growth, private equity backed environment during a period of change. You will play a key role in stabilising operations, strengthening controls, and protecting supplier relationships while systems and processes evolve.

If you are a technically strong, hands-on AP leader with Business Central experience and a track record of managing offshore teams, we would welcome a confidential discussion.

To apply, please submit your CV for immediate consideration.

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