AP Manager – Leasing – Immediate Start

Darwin Hawkins; Dublin; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Darwin Hawkins is seeking an AP Manager – Leasing for immediate start to join their Dublin team in the aircraft leasing sector. The role focuses on supplier payments, maintenance reserve disbursements, and end-to-end AP processes across global operations.

You will collaborate with operations, finance, legal, and commercial teams to ensure accuracy and timeliness in a dynamic aviation environment. Ideal candidates will have 3+ years in accounts payable or related fields, strong communication, and

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in accounts payable, finance operations or contract-based payment environments.
• Strong working knowledge of invoice processing, payment runs and AP controls.
• Experience managing high-value transactions and working with lease or ERP systems.
• Excellent communication skills for liaising with global vendors and internal teams.
• Team player with ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage full cycle AP processing including coding, approvals and posting.
• Execute weekly and ad-hoc payment runs across multiple currencies.
• Perform supplier reconciliations and resolve outstanding queries.
• Support maintenance reserve disbursements and related documentation checks.
• Partner with Commercial, Legal and Contracts teams to ensure compliance.
• Identify opportunities to enhance AP workflows and controls.
• Assist with audit requests and maintain strong financial governance.
• Utilise lease and ERP systems to track liabilities and payment status.

Skills

Accounts payable

Vendor management

ERP systems

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Job Title: AP Manager – Leasing – Immediate Start

Sector: Aircraft Leasing

Location: Dublin

Our Client

Our client is a fast-growing and highly regarded international aircraft lessor, providing innovative leasing and asset management solutions across regional and narrowbody markets. With strong financial backing and led by a team of seasoned industry professionals, the company has a global footprint and a dynamic, collaborative culture. This role is based in their Dublin office.

Why should you apply?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-performing team within a relationship-driven and expanding aircraft leasing company. The AP Manager role is pivotal in managing supplier payments, maintenance reserve disbursements, and ensuring accurate and timely financial processes. You’ll work with stakeholders across operations, commercial, legal, and finance, gaining exposure to the full accounts payable lifecycle in a global aviation environment. The company fosters a collaborative and inclusive workplace, with excellent opportunities for growth and international exposure.

Who should apply?

This role will suit finance professionals with strong attention to detail and stakeholder management skills, ideally with aviation, leasing or asset-based industry experience.

• 3+ years' experience in accounts payable, finance operations or contract-based payment environments
• Strong working knowledge of invoice processing, payment runs and AP controls
• Experience managing high-value transactions and working with lease or ERP systems
• Excellent communication skills for liaising with global vendors and internal teams
• Team player with ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment

Role and Reporting Lines

Reporting to the Senior Vice President – Operations, this role works closely with the global Operations and Finance teams to manage end-to-end supplier payment and reserve processes.

• Manage full cycle AP processing including coding, approvals and posting
• Execute weekly and ad-hoc payment runs across multiple currencies
• Perform supplier reconciliations and resolve outstanding queries
• Support maintenance reserve disbursements and related documentation checks
• Partner with Commercial, Legal and Contracts teams to ensure compliance
• Identify opportunities to enhance AP workflows and controls
• Assist with audit requests and maintain strong financial governance
• Utilise lease and ERP systems to track liabilities and payment status