Sr. Manager Purchase to Pay - P2P Z1 Invoicing

527 Eli Lilly Cork Limited; Cork; Hybrid; EUR 63,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Vacation benefits

Healthcare benefits

Life insurance

Well-being benefits

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Eli Lilly Cork Limited is seeking a dynamic Senior Manager to lead the Invoicing team and drive the Finance Forward agenda within a premium shared services environment in Little Island.

You will oversee end-to-end invoicing, manage KPIs, and push automation with SAP/Ariba, collaborating with Procurement and Supply Chain to optimise cash flow and governance. The role demands strong leadership, stakeholder partnerships, and a data-driven approach to continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Degree-level qualification in Finance, Accounting, or related discipline.
• Significant experience in a senior finance operations or accounts payable leadership role.
• Proven track record leading teams in a fast-paced, complex environment.
• Strong understanding of end-to-end AP and invoicing processes, controls, and compliance.
• Experience in finance transformation or process improvement initiatives.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Analytical mindset with ability to translate data into actionable decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing invoicing team.
• Oversee end-to-end invoicing processes with controls and regulatory compliance.
• Monitor KPIs and SLAs, address performance gaps.
• Manage escalations and complex invoicing queries.
• Drive automation and digital tools in line with Finance Forward.
• Collaborate with Procurement and Supply Chain to streamline workflows.
• Provide regular reporting to senior leadership on invoicing performance.
• Represent invoicing in audits and governance discussions.

Skills

Team leadership

Stakeholder mgmt

Analytical mindset

AP/invoicing knowledge

Education

Finance or Accounting degree

Tools

SAP

Ariba

Job description

At Lilly, the work is demanding because patients are waiting. We unite caring with discovery to help make life better for people around the world, knowing that every decision, every detail, and every day matters. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, our over 50,000 employees around the globe take on complex challenges to discover and deliver life-changing medicines, strengthen how health is understood and managed, and support the communities we serve. This is hard, urgent, selfless work-but it’s work worth doing. If you’re driven by purpose and ready to bring your best to work that truly matters for patients, we invite you to join us.

Working hours are 1pm/2pm-9pm/10pm, with some flexibility available depending on business needs and individual circumstances.

Eli Lilly Cork is made up of a talented diverse team of over 2000 employees across 60 nationalities who deliver innovative solutions that add value across a variety of Business Service functions including Finance, Information Technology, Medical, Clinical Trials and more.

Eli Lilly Cork offers a premium workspace across our campus in Little Island, complete with flexible hybrid working options, healthcare, pension and life assurance benefits, subsidised canteen, onsite gym, travel subsidies and on-site parking.

Inhouse People Development services, Educational Assistance, and our "Live Your BEST Life" wellbeing initiatives are just some of the holistic benefits that enhance the career experience for our colleagues.

Come join our team - Be Creative, Be an Innovator, and most of all, Be Yourself!

About the Role

We are seeking a dynamic and commercially minded Senior Manager to lead our Invoicing team and play a pivotal role in driving our P2P Ambition & Finance Forward strategy. This is a leadership position responsible for delivering operational excellence, digital transformation, continuous improvement across the end-to-end invoicing function while ensuring engaged and elevated team performance. The successful candidate will combine strong technical finance expertise with forward‑thinking leadership to position the team as a high-performing, future-ready function.

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership & People Management

• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing invoicing team, setting clear objectives aligned to Finance Forward/ Lilly Overall goals.
• Drive talent development initiatives, succession planning, and capability building to future-proof the team.
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and performance-oriented team culture.
• Conduct regular performance reviews and provide ongoing feedback and development support.

Invoicing Operations Management

• Oversee the end-to-end invoicing process, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with internal controls and external regulatory requirements.
• Monitor and manage key performance indicators (KPIs) and SLAs, taking proactive action to address performance gaps.
• Manage escalations and complex invoicing queries, ensuring swift and effective resolution.
• Maintain a robust control environment, ensuring adherence to audit requirements and financial governance standards.
• Leverage deep AP expertise to optimise invoice matching, dispute resolution, and payment terms management.
• Work closely with procurement and supply chain stakeholders to streamline supplier onboarding and invoice processing workflows.
• Drive supplier relationship management initiatives to improve collaboration, reduce discrepancies, and support working capital objectives.

Strategic Leadership

• Champion and embed the Finance Forward strategy across the invoicing function, driving modernisation, automation, and data‑led decision making.
• Lead the development and execution of a clear roadmap to transform invoicing operations in alignment with the organisation's broader finance transformation agenda.
• Identify opportunities to leverage technology and process innovation to reduce manual effort, improve accuracy, and accelerate invoice cycle times.
• Act as a key stakeholder in finance transformation programmes, representing the invoicing function in cross‑functional working groups and steering committees.
• Build a culture of continuous improvement, agility, and innovation within the team.

Systems & Technology

• Utilize SAP and/or Ariba platforms to manage and improve invoicing processes (desirable).
• Partner with IT and finance systems teams to support system enhancements, upgrades, and automation initiatives.
• Promote the adoption of digital tools, e‑invoicing, and AI‑enabled solutions consistent with the Finance Forward strategy.

Stakeholder Engagement & Reporting

• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders including Procurement, Treasury, Commercial Finance, and the wider Finance leadership team.
• Provide regular reporting and insight to senior leadership on invoicing performance, risks, and opportunities.
• Represent the invoicing function in internal and external audits, providing relevant documentation and evidence as required.

Essential Requirements

• Education: Degree‑level qualification (minimum) in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related discipline.
• Significant experience in a senior finance operations or accounts payable leadership role.
• Proven track record of leading and developing teams in a fast-paced, complex environment.
• Strong understanding of end-to‑end AP and invoicing processes, controls, and compliance.
• Demonstrated experience contributing to or leading finance transformation or process improvement initiatives.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and translate insights into actionable decisions.

Desirable Requirements

• Professional finance qualification (e.g. ACCA, CIMA, ACA) or equivalent.
• Hands‑on experience with SAP and/or Ariba platforms.
• Experience working within a shared services or centre of excellence environment.
• Familiarity with e‑invoicing solutions, RPA, or AI‑driven finance tools.
• Experience in a large, matrixed organization undergoing significant finance transformation.

Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location.

The anticipated wage for this position is €63,000 - €92,400.

Full‑time equivalent employees may also be eligible for a company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance).

Benefits

• Eligibility to participate in a pension plan
• Vacation benefits
• Eligibility for healthcare benefits
• Flexible benefits (if applicable) life insurance and death benefits
• Certain time off and leave of absence benefits
• Well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities)

Lilly does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

#WeAreLillyUKandIreland At Lilly we strive to ensure our employees are part of a team that cares about them and our shared purpose of making life better for those around the world.

How do we do this? We continue to look for ways to include, innovate, accelerate and deliver while maintaining integrity, excellence and respect for people.

We hope that you seek to join us on our journey as we create medicine and deliver improved outcomes for patients across the globe!

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