Head Of Purchase To Pay Operations

Aspect Resources Limited; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 104,000 - 136,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspect Resources Limited seeks a Head of Purchase to Pay Operations in Birmingham. The role is hybrid with up to 3 days on site per week, and a 12-month contract. The daily rate is £650 (Umbrella), with Inside IR35 status.

You will lead P2P policy implementation, collaborate with senior stakeholders, ensure compliance, drive improvements, and oversee the integration of P2P and Shared Services teams into a high-performing function.

Qualifications

• Significant leadership experience in P2P/Accounts Payable or Shared Services.
• Proven track record leading large-scale operational transformation programmes.
• Experience implementing policies, processes and controls in a complex organisation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of P2P policies, processes, communications, and engagement activities.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders to develop and implement new policies and operating procedures.
• Ensure compliance with P2P policies through governance, controls and performance monitoring.
• Drive process improvements and change initiatives with business readiness and adoption in mind.
• Oversee integration of P2P Support, Transactions and Shared Services into a single function.

Skills

P2P leadership

Accounts payable

Shared services

Finance operations

Procure‑to‑Pay

Education

CIPS/ACCA/CIMA/CIPFA

Tools

SAP ERP

Oracle ERP

Unit4 ERP

Job description

Job Title: Head of Purchase to Pay Operations
Location: Birmingham (Up to 3 days/week on site as per business needs)
Contract Duration: 12 Months
Daily Rate: £650/day (Umbrella)
IR35 Status: Inside IR35

As a Head of P2P Operations, your main responsibilities will be:

• Lead the implementation of Purchase to Pay policies, processes, communications, and engagement activities to support the successful transformation of P2P services.
• Work closely with senior stakeholders and subject matter experts to develop, agree, and implement new policies and operating procedures.
• Ensure compliance with P2P policies through effective controls, governance frameworks, and performance monitoring.
• Lead and manage process improvements and operational change initiatives, ensuring business readiness and successful adoption across the organisation.
• Oversee the integration of existing P2P Support, Transactions, and Shared Services teams into a single high-performing function.
• Develop capability, expertise, and leadership within the team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and customer service excellence.
• Drive operational performance through the use of service metrics, insight, and effective resource management.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure efficient and effective service delivery.
• Champion innovation, process optimisation, and best practice across the P2P operating model.
• Undertake any other duties commensurate with the grade and responsibilities of the role.

Essential:

• Significant leadership experience within a Purchase to Pay (P2P), Accounts Payable, Shared Services, Finance Operations, or Procure-to-Pay environment.
• Proven track record of leading large-scale operational transformation and change programmes.
• Experience implementing policies, processes, and controls within a complex organisation.
• Strong understanding of end-to-end P2P processes, governance, risk, and compliance requirements.
• Demonstrable experience leading and integrating teams through periods of organisational change.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and engage senior leaders across multiple business areas.
• Experience developing high-performing teams, driving service excellence, and delivering continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with experience using performance data and management information to drive decision-making.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of translating complex operational and policy requirements into clear business outcomes.

Desirable:

• Professional qualification in Finance, Procurement, Business Management, or a related discipline (eg, CIPS, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA).
• Experience working within large public sector, government, or highly regulated environments.
• Knowledge of Shared Services operating models and service management frameworks.
• Experience implementing or optimising ERP and finance systems such as SAP, Oracle, Unit4, or similar platforms.
• Understanding of change management methodologies and organisational design.
• Experience establishing service performance frameworks, KPIs, SLAs, and customer satisfaction measures.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, or Operational Excellence frameworks.

Disability Confident

As a Disability Confident employer, CLIENT encourages applications from disabled and

neurodivergent candidates. Applications from candidates who identify as having a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role will be prioritised for review. Where application volumes are high, additional role-specific and desirable criteria may be applied as part of the shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.

Armed Forces Covenant

As a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, CLIENT welcomes applications from veterans, service leavers, reservists and military spouses or partners. Applications from eligible candidates who meet the essential criteria for the role will be prioritised for review. Where application volumes are high, additional role‑specific and desirable criteria may be applied as part of the shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.