Purchase to Pay Manager

Clyde & Co; Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent UK finance firm is seeking a Purchase to Pay Manager to lead a high-performing team dedicated to efficient supplier processes. This role combines hands-on leadership with strategic oversight, driving continuous improvement across Accounts Payable. The successful candidate will have experience in finance team leadership and compliance, overseeing vendor management and performance metrics, while ensuring operational excellence. The position offers a hybrid working model from Glasgow or Manchester.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leading finance teams, specifically in purchase to pay processes.
• Strong understanding of regulatory compliance and financial controls.
• Ability to drive operational improvements through data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the PTP team, fostering engagement and high performance.
• Oversee end-to-end vendor management and invoice processing.
• Monitor performance metrics and implement improvements.

Skills

Leadership skills

Operational delivery

Financial compliance

Performance monitoring

Job description

Job Description

Type : Full Time

Time : Permanent

Location : Glasgow or Manchester (Hybrid)

Working Pattern : +2 days working from the office, 3 days remote

There’s no better time to join our UK Finance team. We’re undergoing an exciting transformation, paving the way for an even more promising future. As Purchase to Pay Manager, you’ll lead a high-performing team dedicated to delivering efficient supplier and employee expense processes across the organisation.

This is a hands‑on leadership role where you’ll combine operational delivery with strategic oversight, driving continuous improvement and embedding best practice across Accounts Payable processes. You’ll act as a subject matter expert, working closely with finance leadership and senior stakeholders to optimise service delivery and ensure accuracy and compliance.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and develop the PTP team, fostering engagement, accountability and high performance.
• Oversee end-to-end processes for vendor management, invoice and expense processing, supplier reconciliation and payments.
• Monitor and report on performance metrics, identifying trends and implementing improvements.
• Ensure robust controls, compliance with legal / regulatory requirements, and data integrity.

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