Regional I2P Operations Leader – Europe (Hybrid)

YSI Inc.; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Xylem is seeking a Regional INvoice-to-Pay Operations Manager for Europe to lead cross-country teams in a hybrid work model. The role focuses on accurate, timely, and compliant invoice processing and payment execution across multiple European shared service locations.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance and has 8+ years in I2P/SSO environments, with strong collaboration skills and a drive for process improvements and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in Accounts Payable, Invoice-to-Pay, Procure-to-Pay, Finance Operations, or Shared Services.
• Experience leading teams in a shared services accounts payable or invoice-to-pay environment, preferably across multiple countries or service locations.
• Strong understanding of end-to-end invoice-to-pay processes, including invoice processing, payment support, supplier issue resolution, compliance controls, reconciliations, SOX, and audit requirements.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify issues and implement practical process improvements.
• Ability to collaborate across functions, regions, and stakeholder groups.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day regional I2P operations for Europe, ensuring timely and compliant invoice-to-pay execution.
• Manage managers and team leads across multiple European locations, prioritizing workload and engaging staff.
• Monitor service outputs, identify gaps, and drive continuous improvement in performance and controls.
• Maintain SLAs and KPIs like invoice cycle time, on-time payment, and touchless processing across the region.
• Coordinate with Controllership, Procurement, Finance, Treasury, and others to resolve issues and improve end-to-end processes.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field

Job description

Xylem is seeking a Regional INvoice-to-Pay Operations Manager for Europe to lead cross-country teams in a hybrid work model. The role focuses on accurate, timely, and compliant invoice processing and payment execution across multiple European shared service locations.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance and has 8+ years in I2P/SSO environments, with strong collaboration skills and a drive for process improvements and regulatory compliance.