Full job descriptionJob Description:
A growing international organisation is seeking an experienced P2P Team Leader to join its Shared Services Finance function. This is an excellent opportunity for a Procure-to-Pay professional who enjoys leading teams, driving process improvements, and working within a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
You’ll play a key role in ensuring the smooth delivery of P2P operations, leading a small team while supporting ongoing systems and process transformation projects.
The Opportunity
As P2P Team Leader, you’ll be responsible for overseeing day-to-day Procure-to-Pay activities, ensuring service levels are achieved and processes remain compliant, efficient, and customer-focused.
You’ll act as a subject matter expert across P2P processes and systems, working closely with stakeholders across Finance, Procurement, IT, and supplier networks.
Key Responsibilities
*Lead, motivate and develop a small P2P team
*Manage daily P2P operations, ensuring delivery against agreed service levels
*Oversee purchase requisition and purchase order processes
*Act as the escalation point for operational queries and issue resolution
*Monitor team performance and produce regular operational reporting
*Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and controls
*Support finance transformation and system enhancement projects
*Maintain process documentation, procedures and training materials
*Deliver training and support to internal users and suppliers
*Build strong relationships with stakeholders across multiple business functions
*Ensure adherence to internal controls, audit requirements and company policies
About You
We’re keen to speak with candidates who can demonstrate:
*Strong experience within Procure-to-Pay, Accounts Payable or Shared Services Finance
*Previous experience leading, supervising or coordinating a finance operations team
*Excellent understanding of P2P processes, controls and best practice
*Experience using ERP systems, ideally SAP
*Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
*A proactive approach to process improvement and operational excellence
*Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
Desirable Experience
*Experience with Ariba or similar e-procurement platforms
*Exposure to finance transformation or systems implementation projects
*Shared Service Centre or global business experience
*Finance-related degree or professional qualification (or studying towards)
What’s on Offer?
*Hybrid working arrangement
*Opportunity to lead a high-performing finance operations team
*Exposure to international projects and transformation initiatives
*Supportive and collaborative culture
*Career development opportunities within a growing organisation
Benefits:
*Company pension
*Free parking
*On-site parking
*Work from home