Head of R2R

Systems Accountants; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Systems Accountants is seeking an experienced Global Process Owner in Greater London. The successful candidate will oversee the E2E design and governance of the R2R and P2P processes, driving continuous improvement initiatives and optimising systems. Key responsibilities include defining best practices, managing risks, establishing KPIs, and ensuring compliance. This is a senior finance role pivotal for the Finance Transformation Agenda and requires strong stakeholder communication skills across various functional teams.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in designing and governing finance processes.
• Strong knowledge of R2R and P2P processes.
• Proven ability to lead change management initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain the global R2R and P2P process framework.
• Drive standardisation of finance processes across regions.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives leveraging automation.
• Establish and monitor KPIs including DPO and time to close.
• Manage risk within the R2R and P2P process.
• Implement and optimise relevant systems including ERP solutions.
• Drive change management initiatives and communication.
• Foster a culture of best practice sharing.

Job description

SystemsAccountants are working exclusively with a global business who are seeking an experienced Global Process Owner to take ownership of the E2E design, governance and continuous improvement of the R2R process whilst supporting P2P. This is a highly influential, senior finance role working across global and regional teams enabling a Finance Transformation Agenda.

Role Responsibilities

• Define, document, and maintain the global R2R and P2P process framework, ensuring alignment with best practices and regulatory requirements.
• Drive standardisation of finance processes across regions and business units, resolving process variations and co‑owning relevant policies and procedures.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives, leveraging automation and technology to optimise process accuracy, efficiency, and quality.
• Establish and monitor KPIs including DPO and time to close.
• Lead stakeholder communication across functional teams including IT, Legal, Compliance, and SLT.
• Manage risk within the R2R and P2P process, ensuring compliance with internal controls and external regulations.
• Partner with IT to implement and optimise relevant systems including ERP and close cockpit solutions.
• Drive change management initiatives, ensuring clear communication and training for all impacted teams.
• Foster a culture of best practice sharing and continuous improvement across the global process community.