Accounts Payable Analyst

Russell Tobin; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Part time

Job summary

Russell Tobin is seeking a Payment Operations Lead (Global Accounts Payable) for a 9-month contract in Dublin. The role involves leading AP policy, process ownership across global regions, and mentoring cross-functional teams.

You will drive continuous improvement, analyze payment data for cost savings, and partner with offshore delivery teams to ensure high accuracy and strong controls. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years in AP/P2P, experience with Oracle Fusion or similar ERP systems, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of Accounts Payable / Procure-to-Pay experience; global scope preferred.
• Experience with ERP/AP systems (e.g., Oracle Fusion) and payment platforms.
• Experience operating at a global or multi-region scope.
• Strong analytical and communication skills with attention to detail for data-informed decisions.
• Understanding of internal controls and SOX compliance.
• Experience applying AI tools to analysis, reporting, and documentation.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment with ambiguity.

Responsibilities

• Act as subject matter expert on accounts payable policies, processes, and controls, owning assigned global process areas end to end and mentoring team members.
• Contribute to the AP continuous improvement strategy and KPI targets, maintain performance reporting, and analyze payment data to identify exceptions and cost savings.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to advise on complex payment matters and drive upstream data quality.
• Direct, review, and train offshore delivery teams, elevate systemic performance issues, maintain desktop procedures and knowledge content, and retain hands-on proficiency to execute their processes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Ambiguity tolerance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Oracle Fusion

Job description

Payment Operations Lead (Global Accounts Payable)

Join a world-leading technology company that is shaping the future of digital communities and artificial intelligence at global scale. This opportunity offers the chance to work on high-impact products used by billions of people, partnering with cross-functional teams to enhance user safety, improve operational excellence, and influence how emerging AI technologies are governed and supported. You'll gain exposure to complex global operations, data-driven decision making, cutting-edge AI initiatives, and a fast-paced environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and professional growth.

• 09-month contract
• Dublin 4, Ireland (Hybrid: 3 days a week onsite)

Responsibilities include:

• Act as subject matter expert on accounts payable policies, processes, and controls, owning assigned global process areas end to end and mentoring team members.
• Contribute to the AP continuous improvement strategy and KPI targets, maintain performance reporting, and analyze payment data to identify exceptions and cost savings.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to advise on complex payment matters and drive upstream data quality.
• Direct, review, and train offshore delivery teams, elevate systemic performance issues, maintain desktop procedures and knowledge content, and retain hands-on proficiency to execute their processes.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)
• Minimum 5 years of Accounts Payable / Procure-to-Pay experience, depth in payment and disbursement operations preferred but not required
• Experience with ERP/AP systems (e.g., Oracle Fusion) and payment platforms
• Demonstrated experience operating at a global or multi-region scope
• Strong analytical and communication skills, with attention to detail and the ability to interpret operational metrics to drive data-informed decisions
• Demonstrated understanding of internal controls and SOX compliance
• Demonstrated experience applying AI tools to analysis, reporting, and documentation work
• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment with ambiguity.

Accommodations

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.