AP Payments Lead

• Take on a leadership role with end-to-end ownership of AP payments operations.
• Hybrid and Midshift opportunity with office in BGC.
  
  

About Our Client

Our client is a leading global organisation operating within the healthcare, life sciences, and advanced technology sectors.

Job Description

• Lead and supervise Accounts Payable professionals to ensure operational efficiency and service delivery targets are achieved.
• Oversee payment run execution in accordance with established schedules and controls.
• Monitor payment exceptions and coordinate timely resolution and communication of failed transactions.
• Manage daily operational planning, workload prioritisation, resource allocation, and contingency coverage.
• Handle escalated stakeholder queries and ensure issues are resolved within agreed turnaround times.
• Review team performance metrics and implement corrective actions to maintain service level and KPI compliance.
• Oversee month-end Accounts Payable activities, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
• Coach, mentor, and develop team members through regular performance discussions and training initiatives.
• Support employee engagement and manage team-related behavioural and performance concerns where required.
• Drive process improvement projects and enhance operational efficiency through continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to resolve operational challenges and improve service delivery.
• Maintain and update standard operating procedures, policies, and work instructions to support compliance and governance requirements.
  
  

The Successful Applicant

• Bachelor's degree in Accountancy, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience across end-to-end Accounts Payable operations.
• At least 4 years of Team Lead or supervisory experience within a finance operations environment.
• Strong knowledge of invoice processing, payments, reconciliations, issue resolution, and reporting.
• Experience with payment processing, payment clearing activities, and bank reconciliations.
• Proficiency in ERP platforms such as SAP, Oracle, or similar financial systems.
• Experience using payment platforms, banking tools, or electronic payment systems is highly advantageous.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data and identify discrepancies.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Background in a shared services, business process outsourcing, or multinational environment is preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership capability, including coaching, mentoring, performance management, and team development.
  
  

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to lead a critical finance operations function.
• Involvement in transformation and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Competitive compensation and career development opportunities within a global environment.
  
  

Quote job ref: JN-092026-7101572