Team Lead - Finance

aptiagroup; Mumbai; On-site; INR 2,000,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Aptia Group is seeking an experienced P2P and Accounts Payable leader in Mumbai to oversee invoice processing, payments, and reporting. You will manage a global AP team, drive SLA/KPI adherence, and ensure compliance with policies and controls.

The role emphasizes process excellence, automation opportunities, and robust KPI reporting to management, with a 10–15 year background in Procure to Pay and strong ERP/D365 skills preferred.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of procure-to-pay (P2P) best practices and industry standards.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Sharp analytical abilities with data-driven mindset.
• Problem solving and decisive decision-making capabilities.
• Excellent presentation and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop the P2P team to meet SLAs and KPIs.
• Oversee invoice processing, PO/Non-PO, and payment approvals.
• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closings with accurate reconciliations.
• Strengthen internal controls and assist audits (SOX/compliance).
• Identify and drive automation and process improvements (RPA, OCR, workflows).
• Develop dashboards and KPI reporting for management.
• Collaborate with Internal Audit, Compliance, and Risk teams.

Skills

P2P best practices

Communication

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Presentation skills

Problem solving

Decision making

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Dynamics (D365)

Advanced Excel

Job description

About Aptia

Founded to shape the future of pensions, health, and insurance solutions, Aptia is a leading professional services firm dedicated to simplifying complexity for businesses and individuals.

We bring together cutting-edge technology and deep industry expertise to help organisations navigate an evolving landscape with clarity and confidence.

With a presence in the US, UK, India, and Portugal, we support over six million people and more than 1,100 clients, delivering solutions that drive efficiency, enhance financial security, and provide peace of mind.

Our strength lies in the combination of smart technology and expert teams, ensuring that managing pensions, health, and insurance is more effective. By focusing on innovation, accessibility, and client success, we help businesses take care of their people, so they can focus on what they do best.

And we are expanding. Aptia Group is not only fueled by our investors' backing but also by our commitment to foster the growth and success of our people. At Aptia, we're investing heavily in learning and development, paving unique career paths for our colleagues.

Specialist. Responsive. Thoughtful. Our values aren't just words; they are the backbone of our business. Our team embodies our values daily, to surpass client expectations, evolve constantly and nurture genuine relationships for the long-term.

Job Requirements

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership & Management

• Lead, coach, and develop the P2P team to achieve operational goals.
• Allocate work, monitor productivity, and ensure adherence to SLAs and KPIs.
• Conduct performance reviews and provide regular feedback and training.
• Support employee engagement and career development initiatives.

Invoice Processing & Accounts Payable Operations

• Oversee invoice processing and ensure accuracy and timeliness.
• Monitor PO and Non-PO invoice processing.
• Resolve invoice discrepancies and exceptions.
• Ensure compliance with approval matrix and company policies.
• Implement corrective and preventive actions for recurring issues
• Manage vendor relationships and address payment-related queries.
• Ensure timely vendor payments and statement reconciliations.
• Review and approve payment proposals.
• Ensure payments are processed accurately and within agreed timelines.
• Monitor urgent and exception payments.
• Ensure compliance with banking and treasury controls.

Month-End & Reporting

• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities.
• Review AP accruals, GRIR accounts, and reconciliations.
• Prepare management reports and KPI dashboards.
• Analyse trends and recommend corrective actions.
• Generate reports and dashboards for management

Compliance & Controls

• Support internal and external audits.
• Maintain documentation of processes and controls.
• Drive compliance with procurement and finance policies.
• Generate reports and dashboards for management
• Ensure process improvements comply with financial controls, company policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Partner with Internal Audit, Compliance, and Risk teams to strengthen control frameworks.
• Support SOX and internal control compliance initiatives.
• Assess risks associated with process changes and automation solutions.

Process Excellence & Automation

• Identify automation opportunities within invoice processing, vendor management, payment processes, and reporting activities.
• Partner with Digital, IT, and Automation teams to implement RPA, AI, OCR, workflow, and analytics solutions.
• Manage automation projects from business case development through implementation and stabilization.
• Track automation benefits and ensure realization of expected savings and efficiencies.
• Support adoption of emerging technologies and intelligent automation tools.
• Identify automation and process improvement opportunities.
• Participate in transition and transformation projects.
• Drive standardization and simplification of P2P processes.
• Support ERP enhancements and system implementations.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Develop and monitor KPIs, dashboards, and operational scorecards.
• Analyze process performance data and identify improvement opportunities.
• Prepare management reports and executive presentations.
• Leverage data analytics to improve process effectiveness and efficiency.
• Monitor SLA compliance and recommend corrective actions.

General Skills

• Strong understanding of P2P best practices and industry standards in the Vendor domain.
• Good communication and stakeholder management skills
• Strong analytical skills including analysis of complex data
• Problem solving and decision-making ability
• Very good presentation skills
• Strong analytical skills

Technical Skills

• Hands-on experience with ERP and data tools
• Experience of Microsoft Dynamics (D365) P2P transactions and workflows.
• Advanced Excel and reporting skills

Prior Experience

• 10-15 years of experience in Procure to pay.
• Previous working experience from Service industry.
• Experience in global market strictly from UK, US and Europe.