AP Payments Lead - Hybrid Role, Lead & Optimize FinOps

Michael Page; Taguig; Hybrid; PHP 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking an AP leader for a hybrid role based in BGC, Manila. You will own end-to-end AP operations, lead a team of AP professionals, oversee payment runs, resolve exceptions, and drive continuous improvement. The role requires 5+ years in AP, 4+ years in team leadership, and strong ERP experience (SAP/Oracle).

You'll collaborate with stakeholders across our client's healthcare, life sciences, and tech sectors, contributing to governance and month-end closing activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accountancy, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years end-to-end Accounts Payable operations experience.
• 4+ years of team lead or supervisory experience in finance operations.
• Strong knowledge of invoice processing, payments, reconciliations, issue resolution, and reporting.
• Experience with payment processing, payment clearing activities, and bank reconciliations.
• Proficiency in ERP platforms such as SAP, Oracle, or similar financial systems.
• Experience using payment platforms, banking tools, or electronic payment systems is highly advantageous.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data and identify discrepancies.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Background in a shared services, BPO, or multinational environment is preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership capability, including coaching, mentoring, performance management, and team development.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise Accounts Payable professionals to meet targets.
• Oversee payment run execution per established schedules.
• Monitor payment exceptions and coordinate timely resolutions.
• Manage daily operational planning, workload prioritisation, and staffing.
• Handle escalated stakeholder queries and ensure timely responses.
• Review performance metrics and implement corrective actions.
• Oversee month-end AP activities and reporting.
• Coach and develop team members through performance discussions.
• Drive process improvement and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to resolve issues.
• Maintain SOPs, policies, and work instructions for governance.

Skills

Leadership

AP processes

Invoice processing

Payments

Reconciliations

Reporting

Bank reconciliations

Payment processing

ERP SAP

ERP Oracle

Electronic payments

Stakeholder management

Communication

Coaching

Mentoring

Team leadership

Shared services

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accountancy, Finance, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Michael Page is seeking an AP leader for a hybrid role based in BGC, Manila. You will own end-to-end AP operations, lead a team of AP professionals, oversee payment runs, resolve exceptions, and drive continuous improvement. The role requires 5+ years in AP, 4+ years in team leadership, and strong ERP experience (SAP/Oracle).

You'll collaborate with stakeholders across our client's healthcare, life sciences, and tech sectors, contributing to governance and month-end closing activities.