Senior Analyst - Accounts Payable

WESCO International; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Wesco International is seeking a Senior Analyst - Transaction Accounting, Technology & Projects to strengthen Accounts Payable and the wider Transaction Accounting function.

You will drive technology-enabled change, process improvements and automation initiatives, partnering across Finance, IT and external providers to deliver measurable benefits and robust controls.

Qualifications

• Experience within Accounts Payable, Transaction Accounting, Procure-to-Pay or a related finance operations environment.
• Practical experience supporting technology, automation, system implementation or process improvement projects.
• Understanding of invoice processing, approvals, supplier data, payment processes, reconciliations, exceptions and financial controls.
• Experience gathering requirements, documenting processes and supporting testing and implementation activities.
• Strong analytical capability, with confidence interpreting data and investigating operational or system issues.
• Experience working across functions and with stakeholders at different levels of the organisation.
• Knowledge of ERP, workflow, e-invoicing, reporting or finance automation platforms is desirable.
• Formal project management, business analysis, process improvement or accounting qualifications are advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Accounts Payable activities supporting Transaction Accounting technology and transformation projects, including DDP, e-invoicing and LER-related initiatives.
• Partner with Accounts Payable, Finance, Procurement, Tax, IT and external providers to translate operational needs into clear process, system and data requirements.
• Document current- and future-state processes, identify operational pain points and recommend opportunities for automation, simplification and standardisation.
• Manage project plans, actions, risks, issues, dependencies and status reporting to support the timely delivery of agreed milestones.
• Coordinate system configuration, testing, defect management, user acceptance testing and implementation-readiness activities.
• Develop test scripts, process documentation, standard operating procedures, training materials and user communications.
• Analyse transaction and system data to identify trends, root causes, control gaps and opportunities to improve operational performance.
• Track project benefits and operational outcomes, including adoption, processing efficiency, exception rates, data quality and control effectiveness.
• Serve as the key liaison between operational teams and technical specialists, translating complex requirements and solutions into clear business language.
• Deliver change-management, training and post-implementation support to embed new processes and tools successfully.
• Maintain effective project governance and ensure solutions comply with applicable financial controls, policies, audit requirements and data standards.
• Contribute to the development and delivery of the Transaction Accounting technology roadmap and continuous-improvement pipeline.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Transaction Accounting

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Process improvement

Automation

Tools

ERP systems

Workflow automation

Data reporting tools

Job description

Job Description

As a Senior Analyst - Transaction Accounting, Technology & Projects you will support Accounts Payable and the wider Transaction Accounting function by delivering technology-enabled change, process improvement and automation initiatives. The role combines a strong understanding of transactional finance processes with practical project delivery, data analysis and stakeholder management. It will play a key part in initiatives such as DDP, e-invoicing, LERs, system implementations, integrations and reporting enhancements, helping to improve control, efficiency, standardisation and the user experience.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver Accounts Payable activities supporting Transaction Accounting technology and transformation projects, including DDP, e-invoicing and LER-related initiatives.
• Partner with Accounts Payable, Finance, Procurement, Tax, IT and external providers to translate operational needs into clear process, system and data requirements.
• Document current- and future-state processes, identify operational pain points and recommend opportunities for automation, simplification and standardisation.
• Manage project plans, actions, risks, issues, dependencies and status reporting to support the timely delivery of agreed milestones.
• Coordinate system configuration, testing, defect management, user acceptance testing and implementation-readiness activities.
• Develop test scripts, process documentation, standard operating procedures, training materials and user communications.
• Analyse transaction and system data to identify trends, root causes, control gaps and opportunities to improve operational performance.
• Track project benefits and operational outcomes, including adoption, processing efficiency, exception rates, data quality and control effectiveness.
• Serve as the key liaison between operational teams and technical specialists, translating complex requirements and solutions into clear business language.
• Deliver change-management, training and post-implementation support to embed new processes and tools successfully.
• Maintain effective project governance and ensure solutions comply with applicable financial controls, policies, audit requirements and data standards.
• Contribute to the development and delivery of the Transaction Accounting technology roadmap and continuous-improvement pipeline.

Qualifications:

• Experience within Accounts Payable, Transaction Accounting, Procure-to-Pay or a related finance operations environment.
• Practical experience supporting technology, automation, system implementation or process improvement projects.
• Understanding of invoice processing, approvals, supplier data, payment processes, reconciliations, exceptions and financial controls.
• Experience gathering requirements, documenting processes and supporting testing and implementation activities.
• Strong analytical capability, with confidence interpreting data and investigating operational or system issues.
• Experience working across functions and with stakeholders at different levels of the organisation.
• Knowledge of ERP, workflow, e-invoicing, reporting or finance automation platforms is desirable.
• Formal project management, business analysis, process improvement or accounting qualifications are advantageous but not essential.

About the Team

At Wesco, we build, connect, power and protect the world. As a leading provider of business-to-business distribution, logistics services and supply chain solutions, we create a world that you can depend on.

Our Company's greatest asset is our people. Wesco is committed to fostering a workplace where every individual is respected, valued, and empowered to succeed. We promote a culture that is grounded in teamwork and respect. With a workforce of over 20,000 people worldwide, we embrace the unique perspectives each person brings. Through comprehensive benefits and active community engagement, we create an environment where every team member has the opportunity to thrive.

Founded in 1922 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, Wesco is a publicly traded (NYSE: WCC) FORTUNE 500® company.

Wesco International, Inc., including its subsidiaries and affiliates ("Wesco") provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law. US applicants only, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Los Angeles Unincorporated County Candidates Only: Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.

This posting is for a current, active vacancy intended for immediate hire.