Deputy Finance Global Process Owner - Procure to Pay

Bakkavor Group; England; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK fresh prepared food industry is seeking a Deputy Global Process Owner to lead the transformation of the Procure to Pay process. This role involves collaboration across teams, process design, and governance, with a focus on implementing a new ERP system. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills and a deep understanding of PTP processes, along with experience in managing large-scale transformations. Benefits include a competitive salary, car allowance, and comprehensive health coverage.

Benefits

Car Allowance

Private Healthcare for family

Annual Bonus Scheme

25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays

Life Assurance (2.5 x salary)

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Excellent understanding of the end-to-end PTP process.
• Experience managing large-scale transformation programs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supports the Global Process Owner in setting the PTP process vision.
• Plays a central role in the S/4 HANA deployment.
• Leads or supports transformation-related projects.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Change Management

Education

Professional Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Tools

S/4 HANA

Job description

Deputy PTP GPO

Proud to deliver high-quality products and develop a high-quality career.

Salary: Competitive Salary

Benefits: GBP8,400 Car Allowance, up to 20% Bonus, Private Healthcare for family

Location: Spalding, Newark or London

Ways of Working: Hybrid

Hours of work: Monday to Friday - 37.5 hours

Contract Type: Permanent

Why join us?

We are in the middle of a huge change program launching a new ERP to the business over the next 3 years, creating an exciting opportunity for a Deputy Global Process Owner who will be required to work independently, taking the lead in specific aspects of the PTP process transformation.

What We Do

We're the market leader in the UK fresh prepared food industry - supplying meals, salads, desserts, pizza, and bread to leading grocery retailers including Tesco, M&S, Sainsbury's, and Waitrose.

About the Role

Process Design & Governance

• Supports the Global Process Owner (GPO) - Procure to Pay (PTP) in setting and communicating the PTP process vision aligned with business strategy.
• Acts as a design authority, ensuring process integrity, consistency, and maintenance of the business process model.
• Defines data models and standards to support effective process operations.
• Collaborates across teams to identify and implement PTP process improvements and manage inter-process dependencies.

Transformation Programme (S/4 HANA)

• Plays a central role in the S/4 HANA deployment, from process design to testing and implementation.
• Works with system integrators to align SAP PTP solutions with business needs.
• Supports the design of a standardised, business-driven reporting solution.
• Assists in data migration, change activities, and alignment with internal controls and compliance requirements.

Change Management & Communication

• Partners with stakeholders to drive adoption of changes through structured change management.
• Maintains strong relationships with Finance Shared Services (FSS), Procurement, and the business purchasing community.
• Actively manages stakeholder queries and inter-functional issues.

Ad Hoc Projects

• Leads or supports transformation-related projects, ensuring timely and budget-conscious delivery.

External Monitoring

• Tracks external factors (e.g., legislation, mergers & acquisitions) and evaluates their impact on PTP processes.
• Works with the GPO to adapt processes accordingly to remain fit for purpose.

About You

• Excellent understanding of the end-to-end PTP process from procurement through to purchase order and invoice processing.
• Deep understanding of PTP leading practices, tools, & enablers, including hands-on experience in implementing these practices and realizing benefits.
• Good understanding of the Bakkavor business, PTP landscape, and existing pain points.
• Professional Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA).
• Able to influence without formal authority (persuasive, consensus builder, good communicator).
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Experience managing large-scale transformation programs preferred.
• Previous experience working at a senior management level preferred.
• Experience working with ERP, specifically S/4 HANA, preferred.

What you'll receive

As an equal opportunity employer, we're committed to providing a safe and rewarding environment for you to thrive in. This includes benefits, rewards, and wellbeing offerings that are important to you:

• Life Assurance (2.5 x salary)
• Private medical insurance (employee & family cover)
• Car allowance
• Annual Bonus Scheme
• 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays
• Staff Shop
• Stakeholder Pension Scheme
• Discount & cashback platform
• Personal Accident Insurance
• Free health check
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Voluntary benefits (holiday purchase scheme, additional life assurance, dental & hospital cash plans)
• Salary sacrifice car lease scheme
• Free independent mortgage advice
• Discounted tutoring for children
• Access to financial learning tools and affordable loans via salary

Plus, a commitment to your wellbeing, including emotional, physical, and financial support services delivered by our wellbeing champions.

Proud to be Bakkavor

We're proud to be the market leader in the UK fresh prepared food industry. We're proud to supply meals, salads, desserts, pizza, and bread to leading grocery retailers including Tesco, M&S, Sainsbury's, and Waitrose. We're driven by the hard work and passion of our people and offer a wide range of careers across our business - come and join our dedicated Bakkavor team!

Find out more and apply.