Operations Manager - Invoice to Pay (APAC)

Michael Page; Philippines; On-site; PHP 2,400,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking an Operations Manager - Invoice to Pay (APAC) to lead cross-market APAC invoice-to-pay operations and drive regional transformation across multiple markets. The role focuses on service excellence, governance, and people leadership within a large shared services environment.

You will collaborate with regional Finance, Procurement, and business stakeholders to enhance service delivery, manage escalations, and support automation initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline.
• 8+ years of experience within Accounts Payable, Invoice to Pay, or Finance Operations.
• 4+ years of people leadership experience within a shared services or multinational environment.
• Strong understanding of AP processes, invoice lifecycle management, and supplier operations.
• Experience supporting regional or multi-country operations within APAC.
• Working knowledge of ERP platforms such as SAP, Oracle, or similar systems.
• Proven track record in process improvement, automation, and operational excellence initiatives.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead Invoice to Pay operations across APAC markets, ensuring service excellence and compliance.
• Manage and develop large teams responsible for invoice processing, supplier inquiries, and payment support.
• Oversee regional KPI performance, SLA achievement, and operational governance.
• Drive standardisation and continuous improvement initiatives across APAC processes.
• Partner with regional Finance, Procurement, and business stakeholders to enhance service delivery.
• Resolve complex escalations involving invoices, POs, supplier master data, and payments.
• Support automation, digital transformation, and ERP optimisation projects.
• Prepare management reporting and provide operational insights to senior leadership.

Skills

APAC operations management

People leadership

Stakeholder management

ERP (SAP/Oracle)

Process automation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Business Administration

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

• Lead APAC Invoice to Pay operations across multiple markets.


• Drive regional transformation, automation, and process excellence.

About Our Client

Our client is a global science and technology organisation with a growing finance operations hub in BGC, Taguig City, Philippines. The business is committed to innovation, digital transformation, and developing future leaders within a collaborative and inclusive environment.

Job Description

The Operations Manager - Invoice to Pay (APAC) will

• Lead Invoice to Pay operations across multiple APAC markets, ensuring service excellence and compliance.


• Manage and develop large teams responsible for invoice processing, supplier inquiries, and payment support.


• Oversee regional KPI performance, SLA achievement, and operational governance.


• Drive standardisation and continuous improvement initiatives across APAC processes.


• Partner with regional Finance, Procurement, and business stakeholders to enhance service delivery.


• Resolve complex escalations involving invoices, POs, supplier master data, and payments.


• Support automation, digital transformation, and ERP optimisation projects.


• Prepare management reporting and provide operational insights to senior leadership.

The Successful Applicant

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related discipline.


• 8+ years of experience within Accounts Payable, Invoice to Pay, or Finance Operations.


• 4+ years of people leadership experience within a shared services or multinational environment.


• Strong understanding of AP processes, invoice lifecycle management, and supplier operations.


• Experience supporting regional or multi-country operations within APAC.


• Working knowledge of ERP platforms such as SAP, Oracle, or similar systems.


• Proven track record in process improvement, automation, and operational excellence initiatives.


• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and leadership skills.

What's on Offer

The Operations Manager - Invoice to Pay (APAC) role offers the opportunity to lead a regional financial services operations function within a highly respected global organisation. The successful candidate will influence operational strategy, process transformation, and service delivery across multiple APAC markets. This position provides significant exposure to senior regional stakeholders and large-scale transformation programmes. Employees benefit from a collaborative culture that encourages innovation, learning, and career development. It is an excellent opportunity for a finance operations leader seeking broader regional responsibility and visibility.