Head of Procure-to-Pay (P2P)

Head of Procure-to-Pay (P2P)

We are looking for a highly capable and strategic Head of Procure-to-Pay (P2P) to lead our Accounts Payable (AP), Travel and other expense control operations, while working closely with Procurement to ensure alignment across the end-to-end P2P process.

Leadership & Strategy

• Lead and manage the AP team, ensuring timely and accurate processing of invoices and payments.
• Define and implement the P2P strategy, aligning with broader finance and operational goals, while building strong relationships across the wider finance function to foster collaboration and shared accountability.
• Provide leadership and oversight for travel operations, including policy compliance, expense management, and vendor relationships.
• Collaborate closely with Procurement to ensure purchasing processes and controls are well-integrated and support business needs.
• Build strong relationships across the wider organisation to promote awareness and adherence to P2P-related policies and procedures.
• Play a key role in shaping the company’s ESG roadmap by ensuring P2P processes evolve in line with emerging reporting and compliance requirements.

Operational Excellence

• Oversee daily AP operations including invoice processing, payment runs, vendor management, and reconciliations.
• Drive continuous improvement and automation across AP, travel, and procurement touchpoints.
• Ensure robust internal controls and compliance with financial policies and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure accurate coding of invoices and expenses to support project-level financial reporting and analysis.
• Collaborate with Finance and FP&A teams to maintain data integrity for cube-based reporting structures.
• Continuously improve coding practices and controls to enable reliable and insightful reporting across business units.
• Proactively consider evolving Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) reporting requirements in P2P processes.
• Work with relevant teams to ensure data captured through AP, travel, and procurement supports future ESG disclosures.
• Identify opportunities to align operational practices with sustainability and governance objectives.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as the primary point of contact for travel-related matters, working with internal teams and external providers.
• Maintain a strong dotted-line relationship with Procurement to support sourcing, purchasing, and supplier management.
• Partner with Finance, Procurement, and business units to resolve issues and enhance service delivery.
• Proactively identify and manage operational risks within procurement-related processes, ensuring controls are in place and aligned with company policies and governance standards.

Systems & Technology

• Lead system enhancements and support ERP upgrades or transitions related to P2P.
• Promote the use of digital tools and automation to improve efficiency and accuracy across AP and travel.

Requirements

• Proven experience leading an Accounts Payable department within a shared services or large corporate environment.
• Strong understanding of travel operations, expense management, and procurement processes.
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite and Tipalti) and AP automation tools.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strong analytical mindset with a focus on process improvement and controls.
• Professional accounting or finance qualification (e.g., ACCA, CIMA) is desirable but not essential.

Benefits

• Competitive salary & company bonus
• Private healthcare, life insurance & income protection
• CycleScheme & TechScheme
• Free Calm app subscription
• Pension scheme with 6% company contribution (when you contribute 3%)
• 25 days annual leave (plus the option to buy up to 5 extra days) + your birthday off!
• Ongoing personal development opportunities
• WeWork office space & company-wide socials