Group Manager-PTP SME

IBM; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

IBM Bengaluru is seeking a seasoned Finance Transformation Leader specializing in P2P and AP to drive process optimization, AI-enabled automation, and strategic efficiency initiatives across the AP value chain. The role requires engaging senior stakeholders across finance, operations and procurement, and delivering AI-powered solutions from proof-of-concept to scaled production in BPO environments.

You will quantify cost savings and ensure business continuity while partnering with ERP ecosystems

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in P2P/AP processes and shared services environments.
• Experience in finance transformation, AI-enabled automation, and process reengineering.
• Ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders in finance, operations, and procurement.

Skills

P2P/AP processes

Finance transformation

Stakeholder engagement

ERP: SAP S/4HANA

AI automation

AI deployment

Cost optimization

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

Oracle

Workday

AI-native AP platforms

Job description

Introduction

We are seeking a seasoned Finance Transformation Leader specialising in Procure to Pay (P2P) / Accounts Payable (AP) to spearhead process optimisation, AI-enabled automation, and strategic efficiency initiatives. This role requires a blend of value enablement and execution, stakeholder engagement, and transformation leadership to drive AI-powered financial improvements while ensuring seamless business continuity. The ideal candidate will bridge deep P2P domain expertise with hands-on capability in deploying Generative AI, Agentic AI, and intelligent automation solutions across the AP value chain

Required Professional and Technical Expertise

• Deep expertise in P2P / AP processes, procurement finance, and shared services environments
• Consulting experience in finance transformation, AI-enabled automation, and process reengineering.
• Proven ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders in finance, operations, and procurement.
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems (SAP S/4HANA, Oracle, Workday) and AI-native AP automation platforms.
• Ability to architect AI solutions from POC through to scaled production deployment in BPO environments.
• Strategic mindset with the ability to quantify and communicate AI-driven cost efficiencies