AP Transformation Leader | Advisory & Delivery

Grant Thornton Ireland; Makati; On-site; PHP 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Grant Thornton Ireland is seeking a senior AP advisory lead to drive delivery of advisory and managed services for a portfolio of clients. You will evaluate procure-to-pay processes, design future-state solutions and oversee vendor onboarding, master data governance and payment runs.

You will guide clients in AP process improvements, including automation and system enhancements, while mentoring junior staff and coordinating with global teams to deliver best-in-class solutions.

Qualifications

• Recognised finance or procurement qualification (ACCA, CPA, ACA, CIPS or equivalent).
• Minimum 5 years in a Shared Services Centre or multinational environment within P2P, AP, or R2R (AP focus).
• 2+ years in leadership or project management.
• Strong AP/R2R knowledge including PO compliance, invoice matching, vendor mgmt, payments and reconciliations.
• Experience in process improvement, controls optimisation and AP technologies.
• Advanced ERP experience, ideally SAP S/4HANA; familiarity with AP tools is a plus.
• Proficient Excel skills; exposure to Power BI/Tableau for reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage delivery of AP advisory and managed services across client portfolio.
• Evaluate procurement and payables processes; design future-state solutions.
• Oversee vendor onboarding, master data governance and payment runs.
• Support AP process improvements including automation and controls.
• Serve as trusted advisor with stakeholders at all levels.
• Plan, mobilize and execute AP transformation projects with resource management.
• Contribute to proposals, pricing and business development.
• Mentor and coach junior team members; promote high-performance culture.
• Liaise with FAAS and GT International for best-in-class solutions.

Skills

Accounts Payable

P2P processes

Leadership

Project management

Client management

Stakeholder management

Excel

Education

Recognised finance or procurement qualification (ACCA/CPA/ACA/CIPS)

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

Power BI

Tableau

Excel

Job description

Grant Thornton Ireland is seeking a senior AP advisory lead to drive delivery of advisory and managed services for a portfolio of clients. You will evaluate procure-to-pay processes, design future-state solutions and oversee vendor onboarding, master data governance and payment runs.

You will guide clients in AP process improvements, including automation and system enhancements, while mentoring junior staff and coordinating with global teams to deliver best-in-class solutions.