Sr. Manager, Payments (Travel & Expense & Disbursements) - HRBR

Mckesson Corporation; Cork; On-site; EUR 68,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

McKesson Ireland seeks an experienced Payments leader to manage the Payments team handling over $900 billion in annual payments across business segments. You will oversee 9 local contributors and 5 associates at a vendor location, ensuring accuracy, controls, and timely processing.

You will influence stakeholders, partner with Treasury and Sourcing & Procurement, and enforce Buy Smart and Travel & Expense policies, with NACHA compliance where relevant.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree or equivalent business experience.
• 3+ years in Finance Operations, Shared Services, Payments, Accounts Payable, Treasury Operations, or a related environment.
• 2+ years of experience leading employees and managing team performance.
• Experience overseeing payment processing, disbursements, Travel & Expense, corporate cards, purchasing cards, or related financial operations.
• Experience managing operational controls, reconciliations, exceptions, service performance, and issue resolution.
• Demonstrated experience building stakeholder relationships and influencing across business and functional teams.
• Experience identifying and implementing process improvements, automation, or operational-efficiency initiatives.
• Strong prioritization, organization, communication, business judgment, and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise vendor payment processing and disbursement operations with a focus on accuracy, timeliness, controls, and service delivery.
• Oversee Travel & Expense reimbursement operations, expense technology, treasury management systems, banking portals, and related reconciliations.
• Lead corporate card and purchasing card administration while enforcing Buy Smart, Send Smart, Travel & Expense, and card-program policies.
• Manage payment risk, issue resolution, exceptions, audit readiness, and compliance with applicable payment-processing standards, including NACHA requirements where relevant.
• Identify, prioritize, and implement process improvements, automation, standardized controls, and self-service capabilities.
• Establish clear service expectations and performance governance for BPO delivery, including quality, service levels, issue resolution, and continuous improvement.
• Build trusted partnerships with Treasury, Sourcing & Procurement, Finance, Compliance, Legal, business units, financial institutions, and technology teams.
• Lead talent selection, coaching, performance management, succession planning, employee engagement, and development of future leaders.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Process improvement

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Four-year degree or equivalent

Tools

SAP

PeopleSoft

Concur

JD Edwards

Job description

McKesson is an impact-driven, Fortune 10 company that touches virtually every aspect of healthcare. We are known for delivering insights, products, and services that make quality care more accessible and affordable. Here, we focus on the health, happiness, and well-being of you and those we serve – we care.

What you do at McKesson matters. We foster a culture where you can grow, make an impact, and are empowered to bring new ideas. Together, we thrive as we shape the future of health for patients, our communities, and our people. If you want to be part of tomorrow’s health today, we want to hear from you.

About the Role

Are you ready to be a pivotal force in Advancing Health Outcomes For All®? Join the Financial Services and Solutions (FSS) organization, where our focus is being a strategic business partner who creates value, provides efficiency, and ensures compliance for McKesson. In FSS, you'll gain exposure to all McKesson businesses while growing as a finance professional and fostering collaborative relationships with internal and external customers. Our high employee engagement scores reflect a vibrant and diverse workplace where your contributions have a tangible impact on the enterprise. If you're passionate about making a real difference and want to be part of a dedicated team that values professional growth, FSS is the place for you. Join us and energize your career with endless opportunities!

Our team is looking for an experienced leader to manage our Payments team, responsible for over $900 billion in annual payments across various McKesson business segments. This pivotal role involves leading a dynamic team of 9 local contributors alongside 5 associates at our BPO provider location who oversee vendor payment disbursements, manage Travel & Expense reimbursements, and reconciliations. The ideal candidate will focus on ensuring processing accuracy and delivering exceptional results, while actively seeking opportunities for process enhancements and operational efficiencies.

The position must be adept at influencing and nurturing talent, as engaging stakeholders and fostering development within the Payments organization are crucial aspects of this leadership role. Additionally, this role will be responsible for cultivating strong partnerships with key stakeholders, including Treasury and Sourcing & Procurement. Proficiency in utilizing treasury management systems, finance institution portals, and expense tools is essential. This role also demands rigorous enforcement of our 'Buy Smart, Send Smart' policies, Travel & Expense policies, and management of the corporate card and purchase card administration. Preferred: Candidates with a thorough understanding of NACHA (National Automated Clearing House Association) regulations and guidelines. Familiarity with NACHA's operating rules, compliance requirements, and payment processing standards is highly valued.

What You'll Do

• Lead enterprise vendor payment processing and disbursement operations with a focus on accuracy, timeliness, controls, and service delivery.
• Oversee Travel & Expense reimbursement operations, expense technology, treasury management systems, banking portals, and related reconciliations.
• Lead corporate card and purchasing card administration while enforcing Buy Smart, Send Smart, Travel & Expense, and card-program policies.
• Manage payment risk, issue resolution, exceptions, audit readiness, and compliance with applicable payment-processing standards, including NACHA requirements where relevant.
• Identify, prioritize, and implement process improvements, automation, standardized controls, and self-service capabilities.
• Establish clear service expectations and performance governance for BPO delivery, including quality, service levels, issue resolution, and continuous improvement.
• Build trusted partnerships with Treasury, Sourcing & Procurement, Finance, Compliance, Legal, business units, financial institutions, and technology teams.
• Lead talent selection, coaching, performance management, succession planning, employee engagement, and development of future leaders.

Basic Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in Finance Operations, Shared Services, Payments, Accounts Payable, Treasury Operations, or a related environment.
• 2+ years of experience leading employees and managing team performance.
• Four-year degree or equivalent relevant business experience.
• Experience overseeing payment processing, disbursements, Travel & Expense, corporate cards, purchasing cards, or related financial operations.
• Experience managing operational controls, reconciliations, exceptions, service performance, and issue resolution.
• Demonstrated experience building stakeholder relationships and influencing across business and functional teams.
• Experience identifying and implementing process improvements, automation, or operational-efficiency initiatives.
• Strong prioritization, organization, communication, business judgment, and decision-making skills.

Preferred Skills/Experience

• Knowledge of Treasury operations, treasury management systems, banking portals, and financial institution relationships.
• Understanding of NACHA operating rules, ACH payment-processing standards, compliance requirements, and related controls.
• Experience managing a BPO provider or outsourced Finance Operations service.
• Experience with SAP, PeopleSoft, Concur, JD Edwards, or comparable enterprise Finance and expense platforms.
• Experience administering corporate card and purchasing card programs.
• Experience enforcing enterprise Travel & Expense, sourcing, procurement, or spend-management policies.
• Lean Six Sigma, operational excellence, or continuous-improvement experience.
• Experience selecting talent, building high-performing teams, strengthening engagement, and developing succession pipelines.

Work Environment, Travel & Physical Requirements

• Traditional office environment.
• Up to 10% travel.
• A large percentage of time performing computer-based work is required.

At McKesson, we care about the well-being of the patients and communities we serve, and that starts with caring for our people. That’s why we have a Total Rewards package that includes comprehensive benefits to support physical, mental, and financial well-being. Our Total Rewards offerings serve the different needs of our diverse employee population and ensure they are the healthiest versions of themselves.

As part of Total Rewards, we are proud to offer a competitive compensation package at McKesson. This is determined by several factors, including performance, experience and skills, equity, regular job market evaluations, and geographical markets. The pay range shown below is aligned with McKesson's pay philosophy, and pay will always be compliant with any applicable regulations. In addition to base pay, other compensation, such as an annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities may be offered.

Our Base Pay Range for this position

€67,500 - €112,500