About the Role
The Director of Global Accounts Payable will lead the global transformation and ongoing management of our AP operations. Based in London, the role will centralise and standardise accounts payable functions into a best‑in‑class, scalable model that supports global growth and efficiency.
What You'll Take On
- Lead the design and execution of a global AP centralisation initiative, consolidating regional operations into a standardised, unified framework.
- Build and lead a high‑performing global team, including management of remote or regional staff.
- Establish and maintain global AP policies, procedures, and controls to ensure consistency, scalability, and compliance across NA, EMEA, and APAC.
- Develop a shared services or centre‑of‑excellence model where appropriate, aligned with overall finance transformation goals.
- Oversee global accounts payable functions, including invoice processing, payment execution, vendor management, and internal reporting.
- Analyse AP metrics (e.g. days payable outstanding, invoice cycle time, error rates) and continuously drive improvement through data and process optimisation.
- Design and implement efficient and accurate month‑end close processes, account reconciliations, and financial reporting related to payables.
- Leverage JD Edwards, Scanman, and other programs to improve automation, accuracy, and visibility across AP processes.
- Partner with IT and Finance to roll out Scanman to local territories, optimise system configurations, implement new modules, and ensure data integrity.
- Evaluate and integrate AP automation tools or complementary technologies (e.g. OCR, e‑invoicing, workflow tools) into the JDE ecosystem.
- Ensure compliance with global tax and regulatory requirements, including VAT, sales/use tax, and statutory reporting obligations.
- Own internal controls over AP processes and support internal/external audit requirements.
- Reduce risk through consistent application of payment terms, vendor vetting, and segregation of duties.
- Partner cross‑functionally with Procurement, Treasury, FP&A, Tax, and Legal to support broader finance and operational goals.
- Serve as administrator for travel and expense cards.
- Partner with Procurement on Concur management and expense reporting.
- Serve as a subject‑matter expert and trusted adviser on AP matters to senior leadership.
What You Bring
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- 10+ years of progressive experience in Accounts Payable or Finance Operations, with 5+ years in a senior leadership role leading global or multi‑regional teams.
- Extensive experience with JD Edwards (JDE), ideally in a large, complex, multi‑entity multinational environment.
- Demonstrated success leading AP centralisation and standardisation initiatives, ideally in organisations with $1 B+ revenue or similar complexity.
- Strong understanding of global regulatory and tax compliance requirements (VAT, 1099, use tax, etc.).
- Proven ability to lead change, implement technology solutions, and drive operational efficiency.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder leadership skills.
- Ability to operate effectively across time zones and cultures.
- Experience in a shared services function or Global Business Services (GBS) model.
- Experience with AP automation and digital transformation initiatives integrated into JDE.
- Experience with travel & expense systems, specifically Concur.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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